Dr. David Tunnell

Dr. David Tunnell is a family medicine physician with additional expertise in anesthesiology who brings 21 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he received comprehensive training in osteopathic principles that emphasize treating the whole person. His dual specialization allows him to provide both primary care services and specialized pain management approaches for his patients.

Dr. Tunnell practices in Hickory and King, North Carolina, where he treats a variety of conditions including colon polyps, osteoarthritis, and helps patients manage postoperative pain. His anesthesiology background enables him to perform specialized procedures such as spinal and epidural anesthesia for childbirth, femoral nerve blocks for pain relief, and various forms of sedation. This combination of family medicine and anesthesiology expertise allows him to offer comprehensive care that addresses both routine …health needs and complex pain management situations.