David Haustein, M.D., M.B.A.

Associate Clinical Professor, Specialties: Neuromuscular Medicine & Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation


220 Abraham Flexner Way 502-588-2160

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Dr. Haustein is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He serves as the Problem-Based Learning Director for the UofL School of Medicine and sees patients at both Frazier Rehab and the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, where he serves as the medical director of the ALS and amputee clinics. He previously worked as the Section Chief of PM&R and as the medical director over major medical equipment for the VA. He is board certified in PM&R with additional subspecialty certification in neuromuscular medicine. He is also certified by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Recently, Dr. Haustein was asked to serve as an Advisory Dean for the UofL School of Medicine.

Dr. Haustein cares for patients requiring neurological, orthopedic or musculoskeletal rehabilitation and has a special interest in electrodiagnostic testing and nerve and muscle disorders. In addition, he enjoys medical education, healthcare administration, and clinical informatics. He serves on several national committees and editorial boards and has contributed to over forty publications, including national board examinations.

Dr. Haustein completed his medical degree and residency training at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky and enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and four kids.

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Areas of Expertise:

  • Electrodiagnosis - also known as nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMGs)
  • Nerve injuries due to trauma
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Fibular (peroneal) neuropathy
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Parsonage-Turner syndrome - also known as idiopathic brachial neuritis or neuralgic amyotrophy
  • Lumbosacral plexus injuries
  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease
  • Motor neuron disease
  • Radiculopathy
  • Peripheral nerve ultrasound
  • Orthotics/braces
  • Amputations and prosthetic limbs
  • Electronic health record (EHR) design
  • Clinical informatics
  • Undergraduate and graduate medical education