Dr. Essman is a board-certified physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2020 before completing his residency at the University of Washington, where he also served as chief resident. He went on to complete a fellowship in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine at the University of Utah.
With a background as a physical therapist, Dr. Essman brings a holistic perspective to his intervention-focused practice, combining his broad clinical experience with a patient-centered approach to care. His clinical interests include complex conditions of all spinal levels, acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, cancer-related musculoskeletal care, persistent post-surgical pain, peripheral nerve injuries and spasticity management.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Essman enjoys mountain biking, skiing, mountaineering and backpacking with his wife and their German Shepherd. He’s also an avid sports enthusiast and loves exploring Bend’s many restaurants and breweries.
