CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSVIDEOSDavid P. Speach, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 275-5321Administrative: (585) 341-9238Office: (585) 341-9238Fax: (585) 340-3051A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations156 West AveStrong West AnnexBrockport, NY 14420-1229Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: (585) 275-532110 South Pointe Landing, Ste 100Rochester, NY 14606-3481Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: (585) 275-5321Clinton Crossings Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation4901 Lac de Ville Blvd Bldg DRochester, NY 14618-5647Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: (585) 275-5321Clinton Crossings Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation4901 Lac de Ville BlvdBldg DRochester, NY 14618-5647Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: (585) 275-5321Clinton Crossings Orthopedic Surgery4901 Lac de Ville BlvdBldg DRochester, NY 14618-5647Orthopedic Surgery: (585) 341-9186Faculty AppointmentsAssociate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (SMD) Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD) - JointPatient Care SettingsOrthopaedics & Physical Performance, Physical Medicine & RehabilitationBiographyDr. 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.CredentialsSpecialtiesNeuromuscular Medicine - American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation - American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabEducation1988MD | State University of New York Health Science CenterPost-doctoral Training & Residency09/01/1993 - 06/30/1996Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry09/01/1988 - 06/30/1989Internship in at St Joseph's Hospital Health CenterAwards2012Faculty Teaching AwardLocation: Department of PMR University of Rochester2004Faculty Teaching AwardSponsor: Department of PMR University of Rochester SMD1987Alpha Omega AlphaVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2016David P. Speach; Daniel J. Lee; John Elfar; Patrick Abt. "Is medial elbow pain correlated with cubital tunnel syndrome? An electrodiagnostic study ,". Muscle & Nerve Volume 53, Issue 2, February 2016, Pages: 252–254. 2016; 53(2): 252-254.10/2004Everett CR, Baskin MN, Speech D, Novoseletsky D, Patel R. "Flushing as a side effect following lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection." Pain physician.. 2004 Oct 0; 7(4):427-9. 3/1998Speach DP, Wong TM, Cattarin JA, Livecchi MA. "Hypoxic brain injury with motor apraxia following an anaphylactic reaction to hymenoptera venom." Brain injury. 1998 Mar 0; 12(3):239-44. Books & Chapters2010 Chapter Title: Aquatic Therapy Book Title: The Comprehensive Treatment of the Aging Spine: Minimally Invasive and Advanced Author List: Cesarz T. Speach DP. Edited By: Yue JJ. Guyer R. Johnson JP. Khoo LT et al. Published By: Saunders 20101995 Chapter Title: Recovery from Stroke: Rehabilitation Book Title: Balliere's Clinical Neurology Author List: Speach DP, Dombovy, ML Published By: Bailliere Tindall 1995VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSVideosplay_circle_filledDavid P. Speach, MDClose WindowSchedule an appointment with David P. Speach, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. David P. Speach, M.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.