David Tom, MD, is a highly trained physician who achieved triple board certification with the American Board of Medical Specialties in Internal Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Anesthesiology. His distinguished career has been marked by a compassionate approach to patient care and expertise in diagnosing and treating chronic pain conditions affecting the spine, joints, muscles, and nerves. Dr. Tom has employed multidisciplinary strategies to address pain and suffering, including minimally invasive surgical techniques. David Tom, MD is a founding physician at NovaSpine Pain Institute.
Dr. Tom’s medical journey began at the prestigious University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He further honed his skills through residency training in Anesthesiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, followed by an ACGME-accredited fellowship in interventional pain medicine at the same institution. Prior to transitioning to Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Dr. Tom completed Internal Medicine residency training and worked as an internist in California and Texas, enriching his comprehensive understanding of patient care.
He has been an active member of several esteemed professional organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Spine Intervention Society, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.
Throughout his career, Dr. Tom has taken pride in designing customized treatments to ease patients’ pain and improve their overall quality of life. His approach has involved using the latest advances in diagnostic testing to provide patients with comprehensive answers and create individualized care plans for long-term chronic pain relief.
Dr. Tom’s extensive training, years of experience, and ongoing engagement with current pain management practices have established him as a respected figure in pain medicine.