- Neurosurgeons
- NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Dr. Joseph Stern, MD
Dr. Joseph Stern, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 60
Neurosurgery
Dr. Joseph Stern, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Greensboro, NC and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Mi Med Sch medical school in 1989. He is affiliated with The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. His office accepts new patients.

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates
1130 N Church St Ste 200 Greensboro, NC 27401 ()Make an Appointment
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5.0
Based on 242 ratings
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Education
Languages
- English
- French
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Joseph Stern, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Joseph Stern, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Stern's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Joseph Stern, MD accept my insurance?
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What are Dr. Joseph Stern, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Stern frequently treats Low Back Pain, Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement), and Spine Deformities. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Stern treats.
Where is Dr. Joseph Stern, MD's office located?
Dr. Stern's office is located at 1130 N Church St Ste 200, Greensboro, NC 27401. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Stern, MD speak?
Dr. Stern speaks French and English. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. Joseph Stern, MD offer telehealth services?
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Dr. Stern's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Stern treats Low Back Pain more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Stern treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Stern treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Stern treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Brachial Neuritis
- Neuritis
- Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
- Optic Neuritis
- Peripheral Neuritis
- Polyneuritis
- Radiculitis
- Ulnar Neuritis
- Vestibular Neuritis
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Stern treats Spine Deformities more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Stern treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Acrodysplasia Scoliosis
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
- Adult Scoliosis
- Cavernous Malformation of Spine
- Degenerative Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Lordosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Occult Spinal Dysraphism
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis as Part of Neurofibromatosis
- Scoliosis With Unilateral Unsegmented Bar
- Spinal Instability
- Spinal Stenosis
- Split Spinal Cord Malformation
Dr. Stern's conditions and procedures:
- Aneurysm
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
- Brain Abscess
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epilepsy
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Decompression Therapy
- Lumbar Microdiscectomy
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skull Base Surgery
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Upper Back Pain
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Dr. Stern accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Blue Options PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GEHA
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- MedCost
- MedCost PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- United Healthcare
Locations
Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.76% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% higher than the national average
9 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
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