
David Doward
MD
Dr. David Doward is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine. He specializes in comprehensive pain management treatments. He is recognized for his patient-centered, non-surgical approach to musculoskeletal (MSK) care, helping individuals regain mobility and return to an active lifestyle.
Dr. Doward earned his Doctor of Medicine from Weill Cornell Medical College after completing his premedical studies at Columbia University and receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering from Lafayette College. He completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics, followed by advanced fellowship training in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Doward has authored nine peer-reviewed publications and contributed to six research studies. He has served as a team physician for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Jacksonville Sharks and has provided medical coverage for high-profile international tennis events, including the Davis Cup and Fed Cup.
Known for his thoughtful clinical insight and hands-on approach, Dr. Doward partners closely with patients and referring providers to develop customized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each individual’s goals.
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Doward enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and spending quality time with his family.
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Education
Doctor of Medicine
Cornell University Medical College
(New York, NY)
Training
Fellowship | Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery (New York, NY) |
Residency | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Stanford University Hospital & Clinics (Palo Alto, CA) |
Internship | General Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital (New York, NY) |
Certifications
Specialties
- • Epidural steroid injections
- • Peripheral nerve blocks
- • Radiofrequency nerve ablation
- • Neuromodulation
- • Peripheral joint and bursa injections
- • Trigger point injections
- • Platelet rich plasma injections
- • Tenotomy
Dr. David Doward Practices at the Following Locations

Southside
10475 Centurion Pkwy North, Ste. 301 Jacksonville, FL 32256
Our Specialists
The team at Southeast Orthopedic Specialists consists of highly-trained physicians who have spent years researching and developing cutting edge methods and new technologies to provide the best treatments possible.

Jorge I. Acevedo
MD
Foot & Ankle Specialist

Stephen R. Arndt
MD
Foot & Ankle Specialist

Pavel Balduyeu
MD
Pain Management Specialist

Aaron M. Bates
MD
Joint Specialist

Alex J. Brown
MD
Sports Medicine Specialist

Jeffrey B. Burnette
MD
Joint Specialist

Frank R. Collier Jr.
MD
Pain Management Specialist

Rahul V. Deshmukh
MD
Joint Specialist