David Valdes, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Locations

Memorial Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

3702 Washington Street
Suite 303
Hollywood, FL 33021

Phone: 954-518-2424

Fax: 954-981-3476

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About Me

I am a physiatrist at Memorial Healthcare System. I specialize in treating patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and disorders including those that affect the shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, hip and knee. I also treat those with neck pain, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ulnar neuropathy.

As a physiatrist, I love having the opportunity to interact with patients and create treatment plans to help restore function and quality of life. I know it can be nerve-racking to see a doctor, especially when dealing with complex conditions and musculoskeletal pain. It is a privilege to be entrusted with someone’s health and well-being, and I take that privilege seriously. I ensure that each patient is heard and treated with respect and kindness.

In addition to providing nonsurgical pain solutions and treatments, I also perform procedures for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain. This includes a variety of landmark-based and ultrasound-guided peripheral joint, tendon and ligament injections.

My team and I are here to help do everything we can to make our patients feel better so they can get back to doing the things they love.

Areas of Focus

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Musculoskeletal pain
Non-interventional back and neck pain
Peripheral Joint Pain
Tendinopathies/Tendonitis
Trigger point injections
Ultrasound Guided Joint and Bursa Injections
Ultrasound Guided Tendon Injections
Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Nerve Injections

Education

Residency

Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System, 2021, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Internships

University of Texas Health Science Center, 2018, Internal Medicine

Medical Education

University of Texas Health Science Center, 2017

Awards, Achievements, and More

Presentations

“Neurogenic Bladder Overview” (August 2018). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.
“Vasculitis Cuccurullo Review” (October 2018). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.
VA Presentation: “Osteoarthritis at the Molecular Level” (December 2018). Audience: PM&R residents, Miami VA PM&R attendings.
“Wheelchair Cuccurullo Review” (January 2019). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.
Lunch and Learn: “Neurosarcoidosis Review” (February 2019). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists
Journal Club: “Amantadine for Severe Traumatic Brain Injury” (April 2019). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.
VA Presentation: “Autonomic Dysreflexia Review” (June 2019). Audience: PM&R residents, Miami VA PM&R attendings.
Lunch and Learn: “Management of Parkinson Disease” (September 2019). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists.
“Wrist and Hand Cuccurullo Review” (November 2019). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.
“EMG/NCS SAE Review” (December 2019). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.
VA Presentation: “Hyaluronic Acid Review” (January 2020). Audience: PM&R residents, Miami VA PM&R attendings.
Journal Club: “Inpatient Rehab Effect on Lung Transplant Patients” (February 2020). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.
“An Overview of Kienbock’s Disease” (May 2020). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.
“Case Report of Jujitsu and Cervical Radiculopathy” (October 2020). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.
Diagnostic Ultrasound Lectures (September 2020-Present). Audience: PM&R residents, PM&R attendings.

Awards

Resident of the Quarter (Fall 2019). Awarded by University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Residency program director.
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Qualifier (2016). Awarded for being top 25% of Long School of Medicine Class of 2017.