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David P. Speach, M.D.

David P. Speach, M.D.

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance , Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

4.9 out of 5 stars
284 Ratings
31 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-5321
Office (585) 341-9315
Fax (585) 784-7981

Locations

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Brighton

Clinton Crossings, Building H
2400 South Clinton Avenue, Suite 150
Rochester, NY 14618

(585) 341-9200 Get Directions
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Greece

South Pointe Landing
10 South Pointe Landing
Rochester, NY 14606

(585) 341-9200 Get Directions
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Brockport

Strong West
156 West Avenue, 3rd Floor
Brockport, NY 14420

(585) 341-9200 Get Directions
The Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance - Henrietta

Marketplace
10 Miracle Mile Drive
Rochester, NY 14623

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About Me

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, Resident, University of Rochester School of Medicine. 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

Association of Ultrasound and Electrodiagnostic Studies in Patients Evaluated for Ulnar Neuropathy.

Sheen S, Speach D, Jones CMC, Raiford ME, Hammert WC

The Journal of hand surgery.. 2025 January 10 Epub 01/10/2025.

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.. 2025 January 20 (1):87-91. Epub 09/25/2023.

Association between electrodiagnosis and neuromuscular ultrasound in the diagnosis and assessment of severity of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Sheen S, Ahmed A, Raiford ME, Jones CMC, Morrison E, Hauber K, Orsini J, Hammert WC, Speach D

PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation.. 2024 November 16 (11):1190-1194. Epub 03/26/2024.

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

Balliere's Clinical Neurology (1995)

Chapter: Recovery from Stroke: Rehabilitation

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Excellent!

Jan 13, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Speach is excellent. He listens and responds to what is asked, he doesn't assume, he genuinely cares and he's a nice guy -- someone you want to handle your care.

Dec 16, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Speach is the best. He is ever present when you see him, follows up with everything, and is on top of everything. He gets the highest score you have!

Oct 11, 2024

5.0 stars

I consistently receive outstanding care from Dr. Speach.

Oct 07, 2024

4.4 stars

Dr. Speach and his counterpart (I don't remember his name) were very considerate of my condition in performing the test. They made efforts to insure I was comfortable. They were very respectful.

Sep 24, 2024

5.0 stars

I have been recommending Dr. Speach two people. He's terrific. Very knowledgeable and help expedite an injection. I need to get quickly! Hands-down I think he's the best specialist around!

Aug 24, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Speach took the time to talk with my son and wife. He explained in terms we could understand what the test meant and offered several suggestions to make daily life easier and safer in regards to falls. We were so appreciative of his kind, caring manner

Aug 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent care!!!

Aug 05, 2024

5.0 stars

He is outstanding

May 04, 2024

5.0 stars

Exceptional, caring provider!

Dec 30, 2023