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Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD
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Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Cookeville, TN.
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Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Cookeville, TN
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Cookeville, TN.

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Dr. Joseph Jestus, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Cookeville, TN and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center, Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Livingston Regional Hospital. Dr. Jestus has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jestus received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Jestus is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Broken Neck
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
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 Edema
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
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
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
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Cord Stimulation
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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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

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 Cookeville Regional Medical Center
    1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville, TN 38501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (931) 372-7716
  3. 3 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 - 17:00
  4. 4 Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics A Division of Toa
    35 Taylor Ave, Crossville, TN 38555
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    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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Jestus
3.8
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (27)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Apr 29, 2022
Dr. Jestus has performed several successful spinal fusion surgeries on me. He is very thorough and careful. He's a very nice person and cares about his patients. I trust him completely, and his staff are polite and professional. I highly recommend him to anyone with spine problems.
Laurie Murdock — Apr 29, 2022
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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
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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: Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication. 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