David P. Speach, M.D.

Dr. Speach is a physiatrist, or physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, who specializes in the non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His primary focus is evaluation and treatment of neck disorders, back disorders, and neck and lower back sources of radiating pain. Treatment opt...

Dr. Speach is a physiatrist, or physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, who specializes in the non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His primary focus is evaluation and treatment of neck disorders, back disorders, and neck and lower back sources of radiating pain. Treatment options include therapy, medications, and spinal injections. Dr. Speach has additional certification in Neuromuscular Medicine and the use of electrodiagnostic studies to evaluate disorders of muscle and nerves.

He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Center and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at URMC. Dr. Speach has written or reviewed several medical papers and books on rehabilitation topics. He is a board-certified physician and an Associate Professor in the Departments of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at URMC.

Certified Specialties

Neuromuscular Medicine - American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Part-Time) - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (SMD)

Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics (Part-Time) - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD) - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Rochester School of Medicine GME. 1993 - 1996

Internship, St. Josephs Hospital and Health Center. 1988 - 1989

Education

MD | State University of New York at Syracuse. 1988

Awards

Faculty Teaching Award. 2012

Faculty Teaching Award. 2004

Alpha Omega Alpha. 1987

Publications

Journal Articles

Where Does Ultrasound Fit in the Diagnostic Algorithm for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome?

Chirokikh AA, Carroll TJ, Hoffman S, Speach D, Jones CMC, Ketonis C

Hand : official journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery.. 2023 September 25 :15589447231200645. Epub 09/25/2023.

Ultrasound Assessment of the Ulnar Nerve Around the Elbow and Diagnosis of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Clinical Outcomes

Catanzaro, M.; Santangelo,G.; Ketonis, C.; Speach D.

Hand. 2023; 18(6).

David P. Speach; Daniel J. Lee; John Elfar; Patrick Abt.

Is medial elbow pain correlated with cubital tunnel syndrome? An electrodiagnostic study

Flushing as a side effect following lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection.

Everett CR, Baskin MN, Speech D, Novoseletsky D, Patel R

Pain physician.. 2004 October 7 (4):427-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Hypoxic brain injury with motor apraxia following an anaphylactic reaction to hymenoptera venom.

Speach DP, Wong TM, Cattarin JA, Livecchi MA

Brain injury. 1998 March 12 (3):239-44. Epub 1900 01 01.

Recovery from stroke: rehabilitation.

Speach DP, Dombovy ML

Baillière's clinical neurology.. 1995 August 4 (2):317-38. Epub 1900 01 01.

Books

The Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Spine: Minimally Invasive and Advanced (2010)

Chapter: Aquatic Therapy

Authors: Cesarz T. Speach DP.

Publisher: Saunders 2010

Balliere's Clinical Neurology (1995)

Chapter: Recovery from Stroke: Rehabilitation

Authors: Speach DP, Dombovy, ML

Publisher: Bailliere Tindall 1995

Ratings & Reviews

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