Dr. Joseph Stern, MD
Neurosurgery ·
Male ·
Age 57
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Dr. Joseph Stern, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Greensboro, NC and has been practicing for 29 years. He graduated from University Of Mi Med Sch in 1989 and specializes in neurosurgery.
Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates
1130 N Church St Ste 200
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 272-4578
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
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Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
very high
more than 99% of peers
Low Back Pain
very high
more than 97% of peers
Spine Deformities
very high
more than 92% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Stern "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 neurosurgery, physical medicine & rehabilitation (physiatry), orthopaedic spine surgery, and pain management. We provide advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment for the entire spectrum of brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders."
1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
45 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Epidural Hematoma
- Epilepsy
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Vascular Disease
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32 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
- Brain Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
- 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
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Lumbar Decompression Therapy
- Lumbar Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Paracentesis
- Scoliosis Surgery
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Surgery
- Stereotaxis
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for North Carolina.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Mi Med SchMedical School | Graduated 1989
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- French
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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What People Say About Dr. Joseph Stern, MD
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Was a successful surgery performed. Repaired my s1 and L5 with a micro disckectomy.
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Jake smith – Oct 11, 2018
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Wonderful service and great results! Would reccomend Stern to everyone.
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B.W. – Aug 18, 2018
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Ruptured disc got surgery much better now.
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Austin pearson in Greensboro, NC – Jul 04, 2018
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Whole surgical experience was a pleasure. From the initial visit we were impressed with everyone. The day of surgery the entire staff treated us as family.I have full trust and confidence in Dr. Stern and his staff.I highly recommend Dr. Stern.
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1T Francisco in Greensboro, NC – Jun 14, 2018
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Extremely pleased!!
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R.T.H. in Greensboro, NC – May 22, 2018
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