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.
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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Excellent
May-2025
Refreshingly honest and straightforward. A pleasure to discuss my options going forward.
Apr-2025
I agree to watch symptoms as I am not in pain and a definitive diagnosis cannot be made at this point from my symptoms.
Apr-2025
Hw was very nice, also rhw nurse. U will be back
Apr-2025
Very knowledgeable explained issue thoroughly very professional and compassionate. Very good experience and comfortable with tier 1.
Apr-2025
Very thorough
Apr-2025
Outstanding!
Apr-2025
2nd. Time I had to visit him. Very professional and experienced!
Apr-2025
Dr. Jestus is so caring and he actually listens to you! He’s top notch in my book!
Apr-2025
Very caring understanding takes time with you to help in any way
Apr-2025
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Tier 1 Crossville: Orthopedics, Neurosurgery & Sports Medicine
35 TAYLOR AVENUE CROSSVILLE, TN 38555
Tier 1 Main: Neurosurgery & Orthopedics
105 S Willow Ave 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.
Excellent
Refreshingly honest and straightforward. A pleasure to discuss my options going forward.
I agree to watch symptoms as I am not in pain and a definitive diagnosis cannot be made at this point from my symptoms.
Hw was very nice, also rhw nurse. U will be back
Very knowledgeable explained issue thoroughly very professional and compassionate. Very good experience and comfortable with tier 1.
Very thorough
Outstanding!
2nd. Time I had to visit him. Very professional and experienced!
Dr. Jestus is so caring and he actually listens to you! He’s top notch in my book!
Very caring understanding takes time with you to help in any way