Former pro sports doctor joins Southeast Orthopedic Specialists to treat residents in Northeast Florida

Dr. David Doward to help deliver spine and sports medicine care

JACKSONVILLE, June 9, 2025 – Southeast Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is excited to welcome Dr. David Doward to its expanding team of musculoskeletal (MSK) experts. Dr. David Doward is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and fellowship trained in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Doward specializes in comprehensive pain management treatments and is recognized for his patient-centered, non-surgical approach to musculoskeletal (MSK) care, helping individuals regain mobility and get back to activities they love.

Dr. Doward earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College following undergraduate and premedical studies at Lafayette College and Columbia University. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics and pursued advanced fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr. Doward has authored nine peer-reviewed publications, contributed to six research studies, and served as a team physician for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Jacksonville Sharks. He has also provided medical coverage for elite international tennis events, including the Davis Cup and Fed Cup.

Known for his thoughtful clinical insight, hands-on care, and collaborative treatment planning, Dr. Doward partners closely with patients and referring providers to craft individualized care plans that align with each patient’s goals and lifestyle.

“We are so excited to have Dr. Doward on our team and look forward to the positive impact his care and expertise will bring to our patients and the Northeast Florida community,” said Donnie Romine, CEO of Southeast Orthopedic Specialists. “His impressive academic background, experience treating elite athletes, and dedication to delivering personalized, high-quality care makes him an exceptional addition to the SOS family as we continue to expand access to exceptional orthopedic and spine care in the region.”

Outside of medicine, Dr. Doward enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and spending quality time with his family.

With the addition of Dr. Doward, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to strengthen its mission of delivering comprehensive, patient-centered musculoskeletal care to communities across Northeast Florida. At SOS, patients can count on a seamless experience — from initial evaluation and non-surgical treatment to surgery and recovery — all managed by a trusted team under one roof.

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About Southeast Orthopedic Specialists 

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists has grown into the regional leader in musculoskeletal care. Southeast Orthopedic Specialists was founded on the principle of providing high-quality, comprehensive care in the Northeast Florida region. The entire spectrum of musculoskeletal healthcare services is provided to patients including orthopedic surgery, spine care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, chiropractic and podiatry. Services including physical therapy, regenerative medicine, advanced imaging, durable medical equipment and musculoskeletal urgent care are offered in multiple locations throughout the region. Physicians at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists are leading experts in their field with decades of experience, including the completion of multiple fellowships and groundbreaking research. Visit www.se-ortho.com to learn more.

 

About Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo)  

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) is the national leader of integrated musculoskeletal value-based health outcomes management, practice management and health system service line management. This includes comprehensive expertise across all MSK specialties, including orthopedics, spine, neurosurgery, hand, pain management, rehabilitation and neurology. HOPCo’s integrated care, analytics and facilities development and management platforms have proven to increase the quality of patient care while reliably reducing the total cost of care across the care continuum for practices, health systems and payors alike. HOPCo’s affiliated payors, practices and health systems successfully participate in highly efficient value-based contracting (bundled payments, chronic episodes of care initiatives, population health programs and other advanced risk-based arrangements) utilizing HOPCo’s proprietary platforms, IT solutions, integrated analytics and evidence-based comprehensive care pathways. Visit https://hopco.com to learn more.

 

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Annebeth Ahrenholz

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Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo)

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