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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Very informative
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Very attentive to my questions and issues. Provided me with information and to follow up if needed. Staff was very helpful in getting me in when they had a cancellation, Paul was great at returning my call.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
He’s been understanding and caring.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Explained well.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great visit. All questions answered and great plan for recovery.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Been seeing him for years. Multiple surgeries, with awesome results. Dedicated and smart.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Wonderful team! Dr. Jestus called me personally to address questions I had concerning an upcoming procedure. That is very RARE. I cant speak highly enough of Dr Jestus.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional. Took his time and explained what we were going to do.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
He is a great Dr. He is caring, informative, pays attention to detail. Also you don’t have to wait in the waiting room for a hour or two. Thank you Dr Jestus!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr.Jestus is a fantastic doctor. I'm just coming off of two surgeries and a year and a half later under his care and could not be more pleased. We're lucky to have him in a small town like Cookeville!
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
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Tier 1 Crossville: Orthopedics, Neurosurgery & Sports Medicine
35 Taylor Ave 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.
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Very informative
Very attentive to my questions and issues. Provided me with information and to follow up if needed. Staff was very helpful in getting me in when they had a cancellation, Paul was great at returning my call.
He’s been understanding and caring.
Explained well.
Great visit. All questions answered and great plan for recovery.
Been seeing him for years. Multiple surgeries, with awesome results. Dedicated and smart.
Wonderful team! Dr. Jestus called me personally to address questions I had concerning an upcoming procedure. That is very RARE. I cant speak highly enough of Dr Jestus.
Very professional. Took his time and explained what we were going to do.
He is a great Dr. He is caring, informative, pays attention to detail. Also you don’t have to wait in the waiting room for a hour or two. Thank you Dr Jestus!
Dr.Jestus is a fantastic doctor. I'm just coming off of two surgeries and a year and a half later under his care and could not be more pleased. We're lucky to have him in a small town like Cookeville!