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Dr. Joseph Stern, MD

Neurosurgery ·  Male · Age 57

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(336) 272-4578

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Dr. Stern
(336) 272-4578

Dr. Joseph Stern, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Greensboro, NC and has been practicing for 30 years. He graduated from University of Mi Med Sch in 1989 and specializes in neurosurgery.

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(336) 272-4578
Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates
1130 N Church St Ste 200
Greensboro, NC 27401

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Dr. Stern accepts the following insurance:

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No malpractice claims found for North Carolina
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Stern's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Herniated Disc Surgery
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Stern performs Herniated Disc Surgery more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Stern performs this procedure more than 98% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Plating & Fusion
  • Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
  • Arthroscopic Microdiscectomy
  • Cervical Discectomy
  • Cervical Microdiscectomy
  • Lumbar Discectomy
  • Lumbar Microdiscectomy
  • Microdiscectomy
  • Percutaneous Discectomy
  • Spinal Discectomy
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Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Stern treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Stern treats this condition more than 97% 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
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Low Back Pain
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Stern treats Low Back Pain more than 93% of his peers

Dr. Stern treats this condition more than 93% of his peers

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Dr. Stern's conditions and procedures:

  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Aneurysm
  • Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
  • Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Disorders
  • Brain Surgery
  • Broken Neck
  • Cancer
  • Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage
  • 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
  • Ear Disorders
  • Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
  • Epidural Hematoma
  • Epilepsy
  • Fracture
  • 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
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Paracentesis
  • Pathological Spine Fracture
  • Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Scoliosis
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Spinal Cord Tumor
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Nerve Block
  • Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spine Fracture Treatment
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Stereotactic Surgery
  • Stereotaxis
  • Stroke
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Subdural Hemorrhage
  • Thoracic Spine Fracture
  • Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
  • Thrombosis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Vascular Disease
  • Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

About Me

Care Philosophy

Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, which was established in 1940, is one of the oldest and largest neurosurgical practices in the country. Our group includes 44 board-certified or board-eligible physicians in the specialty areas of neurosurger...
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Specialties

  • Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

  • Neurosurgery
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Education

1989
University of Mi Med Sch
Medical School
1989

Languages

  • French
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Stern's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stern

5.0

Based on 168 reviews

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Had had a very back lower lumbar pain for about 4 years. Can't stand more then 2 to 3 minutes. He glanced at my MIR said I had some problems . Loose weight .Ride a bike. I am 81 and had knee replacement and walk with a cane. He then said join YMCA and swim. I was really disappointed with his demeanor . Now a year later can hardly walk . Had shot in back locally, Danville, Va. Didn't help. Doctor said he couldn't get to where I needed shot.
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Very happy and blessed for Dr, Stern, I have no pain from a fractured L2 Vertibrae after the great surgery performed by Dr Stern, This was my second surgery for different back issues and both were very successful with no pain and easy recovery,.
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Excellent job on my back surgery.
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Had a microdiscectomy 100 percent happy with the results no pain at all.
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TLIF bilateral,double L3L4 L4L5 Great result, care prior to surgery to try everything. So pleased with the result and with Dr. Stern and Brian Poteat.
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I am doing excellent since my surgery.
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Great. Pain is so much less. .
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I am very pleased ,from no balance and an inability to walk to normal balance and walking. It is a miracle for me. Thank you.
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Had bulging disk on both sides along with a slight slip of my spine. Dr. Stern put in 4 screws and 2 rods. First 2 weeks after surgery, I had pain, but he provided suffice to pain relief. After that I began to start my recovery. Developed a skin infection and was on an antibiotic. it completely healed. Very satisfied with surgery. No more leg pain immediately after surgery. Standing straighter and no more pain now. Can begin exercising now and doing things I previously had to give up.
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I had back surgery and I am feeling so much better!
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Before lumbar fusion I was in extreme pain and had trouble walking. Dr. Stern did such a great job with the surgery I am close to pain free. He sure knows what he is doing! Greatest surgeon!
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Have had three surgeries and were superior. The last surgery I had rods and got along great. Dr Stern is a superior Doctor and would send all my friends to him. He has done two upper back surgeries on my daughter and they went great Dr Stern is an A plus.
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He made my life great again no pain fantastic surgeon. Would highly recommend him.
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Dr Stern and his office are excellent!
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I had immediate relief from my procedure. The doctor and his practice have been more than accomidating and caring through out this entire process.
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Exceptional. Very compassionate. Listened to my concerns. Addressed my every need. Office staff are very friendly, warm, and welcoming.
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Excellent results, minimal discomfort. Dr. Stern explained all aspects of the procedure in depth. Professional staff, results of spinal fusion were better than I had hoped for. Pain was minimal.
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Was a successful surgery performed. Repaired my s1 and L5 with a micro disckectomy.
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Wonderful service and great results! Would reccomend Stern to everyone.
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Ruptured disc got surgery much better now.
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