Dr. Mark Stern, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 69
Dr. Mark Stern, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Escondido, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albany Medical College medical school in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Stern to book an appointment.
Dr. Mark Stern, MD
Neurosurgery
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Locations
Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Mon: closed
- Tue: closed
- Wed: 9:30am - 3:15pm
- Thu: closed
- Fri: closed
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Stern's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stern
4.5
Based on 81 ratings
| 5 Stars | 83.95061728395062% | (68) |
| 4 Stars | 3.7037037037037037% | (3) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 1 Star | 12.345679012345679% | (10) |
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How was your experience with Dr. Stern?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Stern to family and friends is 4.4691358 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Stern's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Stern treats Spine Fractures, Traumatic more than 74% of his peers
Dr. Stern treats this condition more than 74% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Stern treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 68% of his peers
Dr. Stern treats this condition more than 68% 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 Intervertebral Disc Disease more than 66% of his peers
Dr. Stern treats this condition more than 66% of his peers
Dr. Stern's conditions and procedures:
- Aneurysm
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Abscess
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chordoma
- Cranial Trauma
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Disc Replacement
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
- Epilepsy
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Laminoforaminotomy
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skull Base Surgery
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Upper Back Pain
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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Dr. Stern accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Basic HMO
- Anthem
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Gold Priority Select-CA HMO
- Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- PERS Select-CA HMO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Platinum Priority Select-CA HMO
- Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Priority Select-CA HMO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Select-CA HMO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
- Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Priority Select HMO
- Select Plus HMO
- Blue Shield of California
- Access Plus Savenet
- Local Access Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Sharp Health Plan
- Gold Value
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Interventional Spine Medicine
- Microsurgery
- Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery
- Orthopedic Neck Surgery
- Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Stern, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients can also call (442) 274-0568, and for other questions, call (760) 489-9490.
Does Dr. Mark Stern, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Stern has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Mark Stern, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Mark Stern, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Stern's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Mark Stern, MD accept my insurance?
Use the Healthgrades insurance check to verify if Dr. Stern accepts your insurance.
What are Dr. Mark Stern, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Stern frequently treats Spine Fractures, Traumatic, Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement), and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Stern treats.
Where is Dr. Mark Stern, MD's office located?
Dr. Stern's office is located at 705 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.66% Patient Experience Rating, 3% lower than the national average
1 Award Received
18 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)
76% Patient Experience Rating, 7% higher than the national average
19 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2021)
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