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Dr. Mark Stern, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 72
Dr. Mark Stern, MD
4.4 (87 Ratings)

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Dr. Mark Stern, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 72
Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mark Stern, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Escondido, CA.
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Dr. Stern graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1977 and completed a residency at USC University Hospital. Dr. Mark Stern, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Escondido, CA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Stern currently practices at Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Stern has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease and Herniated Disc among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Stern received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 87 times. Dr. Stern's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Stern also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Stern is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery
    705 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
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    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 416, La Jolla, CA 92037
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  3. 3 Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery
    326 S Melrose Dr Fl 2, Vista, CA 92081
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Experience and Background Check

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Disc Replacement
Facet Blocks
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Nerve Ablation
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astrocytoma
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Brain Tumor
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Coccygeal Pain
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medulloblastoma
Myelomalacia
Neck Pain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Permanent Vegetative State
Persistent Vegetative State
Piriformis Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Neurostimulator Implantation
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Facet Denervation
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stern
4.4
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Feb 14, 2023
I met Dr Stern, by referral, around 2015-16. He implanted an intrathecal Baclofen pump. All I knew was the name. Dr Stern explained the pump procedure, answered my questions & what would occur at my 1st refill. I had my 1st, required, pump replacement in 2022. Dr Stern is pleasant, nice & easy to talk to. My pump med refills, every 3 months, are painless & quick. I couldn't have asked for a better Dr! Dr Stern has terrific bed side manners. He is the absolute best!
— Feb 14, 2023
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Mark Stern, MD is a neurosurgeon in Escondido, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1977. He specializes in Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Neck Surgery, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Georgetown University Hospital|Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • USC University Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • National Institute of Health
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Stern frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease and Herniated Disc. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mark Stern, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Yes, Dr. Mark Stern, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Dr. Stern has over 48 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

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