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David M. Witter, M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Dr. Witter’s practice focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the spine, nerves and musculoskeletal structures. He has extensive experience performing interventional spinal procedures, joint injections and EMG/nerve conduction studies.
Within his specialty, he often works collaboratively with our orthopedic surgeons to treat patients with disabling conditions using minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Witter obtained his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and then served as chief resident during his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Ohio State University Hospital. Prior to joining Orthopedic ONE, he served as director of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Associates in Orthopaedic Surgery at Jordan Valley Medical Center and Granger Medical Clinic in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dr. Witter’s practice focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the spine, nerves and musculoskeletal structures. He has extensive experience performing interventional spinal procedures, joint injections and EMG/nerve conduction studies. Within his specialty, he often works collaboratively with our orthopedic surgeons to treat patients with disabling conditions using minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. Witter enjoys biking, hiking, canoeing and skiing in his free time.
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Facet Joint Syndrome – Facet Joint Arthritis
- Spinal Radiculopathy – Lumbar and Cervical
Commonly Performed Procedures
Clinic Location
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
University of Michigan -
Medical School:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio -
Residency:
The Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio -
Board Certification:
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Title
Former Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Associates in Orthopedic Surgery at Jordan Valley Medical Center and Granger Medical Clinic -
Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Associations
- International Spine Intervention Society (SIS)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
- Ohio Orthopedic Society (OOS)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I see an orthopedic specialist?
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist when pain persists, limits your movement or interferes with daily activities. A specialist can identify the cause and discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Traumatic bone or joint injuries caused by an accident or fall may require immediate orthopedic trauma and fracture care.
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
Can physical therapy help me avoid surgery?
Yes. Physical therapy is often a first-line treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries. A treatment plan may include therapeutic exercise, manual treatment, pain-relief techniques, activity changes and injury-prevention education.
For some patients with osteoarthritis, physical therapy and other conservative treatments may help delay or avoid joint-replacement surgery. Learn more about Orthopedic ONE’s approach to joint preservation.