Dr. David Hanscom holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Pacific Union College and an M.D. in Medicine from Loma Linda University. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in surgical correction of complex spinal deformity including kyphosis and scoliosis. Much of his practice was devoted to performing surgery on patients who had undergone multiple prior spine surgeries.

In 2019, he left surgical practice and transitioned to a career of educating patients and medical providers on solving chronic pain. He is the author of several books and is currently developing digital resources for patients and providers that help guide care decisions for chronic conditions.