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Joseph Jestus, MD
Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute
Neurosurgery
Crossville, Cookeville
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.8
685 Ratings
249 Comments
Dr. Joseph A. Jestus, M.D. is a board-certified neurosurgeon on the team at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute. He strives to provide the highest quality of care to patients throughout Cookeville and Crossville, Tennessee. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Jestus received his medical degree in 1991 from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He subsequently completed his residency in neurological and spinal surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
4.8
685 Ratings
249 Comments
Dr. Joseph A. Jestus, M.D. is a board-certified neurosurgeon on the team at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute. He strives to provide the highest quality of care to patients throughout Cookeville and Crossville, Tennessee. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Jestus received his medical degree in 1991 from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He subsequently completed his residency in neurological and spinal surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
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Tier 1 Crossville: Orthopedics, Neurosurgery & Sports Medicine
35 TAYLOR AVENUE
CROSSVILLE, TN 38555
CROSSVILLE, TN 38555
Tier 1 Main: Neurosurgery & Orthopedics
105 S Willow Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
Cookeville, TN 38501
Dr. Joseph A. Jestus, M.D. is a board-certified neurosurgeon on the team at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute. He strives to provide the highest quality of care to patients throughout Cookeville and Crossville, Tennessee.
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Jestus received his medical degree in 1991 from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He subsequently completed his residency in neurological and spinal surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he was involved in research and clinical trials in the areas of stroke and spinal pathology. Recruited right out of residency by CRMC, Dr. Jestus moved with his family to Cookeville and started the neurosurgical program here.
Dr. Jestus is a diplomate to the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, the Tennessee Medical Association, and the Putnam County Medical Society. He also serves as chairman of the Surgery Quality Committee at CRMC.
While not practicing medicine, Dr. Jestus enjoys training for road races and spending time with his family.
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Very easy and comfortable to talk with
I always enjoy my visits with Doc Joe.
Super.
Everyone at Tier1 is really nice. Of course if I smile, they respond! And Dr Jestus's staff is always wonderful. Dr.Jestus has a calm, straight forward personality. He listens carefully and tells you what he thinks and what steps should be taken. I have been to him twice with terrible pain caused by back problems, and both times he set up surgery quickly. It went smoothly and I was given new life. He has my sincere gratitude.
He was great and explained everything to me
Took time to explain my issue fully explained my options showed me the CT scan images and explained where the problem was very professional and understanding
He’s just lacking a little bit of bedside manner but I like him anyway.
Dr, Justus laid out the issues and the treatment clearly. I appreciate that he explained everything to me.
He takes time with you when you're there for your checkup and he's an excellent surgeon very knowledgeable!
Pleasant doctor….addressed my needs in a way that I could understand the findings of my test.