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Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 59
Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD
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Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Cookeville, TN.
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Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 59
Cookeville, TN
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Cookeville, TN.

About

Dr. Jestus graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Cookeville, TN and has 33 years experience. Dr. Jestus currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center, Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Livingston Regional Hospital. Dr. Jestus has experience treating conditions like Lumbar Spine Fracture, Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jestus received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 62 times. Dr. Jestus' office accepts new patients. Dr. Jestus is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbar Spine Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Broken Neck
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelitis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Deep Brain Stimulation
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Principal Financial Group
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Tier 1 Neurosurgery
    105 S Willow Ave Ste 200, Cookeville, TN 38501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 372-7716
  2. 2 Upper Cumberland Orthopedic Surgery
    105 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 526-9518
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  3. 3 Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics a Division of Toa
    35 Taylor Ave, Crossville, TN 38555
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 526-9518
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  4. 4 Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics a Division of Toa
    35 Taylor Ave, Crossville, TN 38555
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 253-1973

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jestus
4.1
Based on 62 Reviews
5 Stars (46)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Dec 11, 2024
Seen promptly.Clear and helpful discussion regarding bone spur surgery option.
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Jestus communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Jestus offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Jestus offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Jestus have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jestus' profile.

Dr. Jestus frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbar Spine Fracture, Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD is affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center, Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Livingston Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cumberland Medical Center

    421 S Main St, Crossville, TN

  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN

  • Livingston Regional Hospital

    315 Oak St, Livingston, TN