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Joseph Jestus, MD
Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute
Neurosurgery
Crossville, Cookeville
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.8
614 Ratings
225 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
614 Ratings
225 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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This man saved my life. I love him to death. He is a wonderful, wonderful neurosurgeon. I give him the highest rating there is I can walk and I couldn’t when I went to see him. He’s my angel.
very nice man. answered all my questions . Seems to be very knowledgable
He is always cordial and timely in decisions.
New patient visit and Dr Justus was very thorough, answered all my questions and took the time to explain my condition in laymen’s terms. Very satisfied and comfortable with his answers.
Good conversation. He is not pushy, I like that.
Excellent bedside manner. Shared facts with options available and long term outlook with clarity and empathy.
He asked my issues and my symptoms, listened attentively , then he answered all my questions. Kind in his manner , gave me options for treatment and very thorough.
Very good on time this morning dr. Very nice
Awesome
Dr.Jestus and his staff were really nice.