Dr. Joseph A Jestus M.D.
Neurosurgeon
145 W 4th St Suite 201 Cookeville TN, 38501About
Dr. Joseph Jestus practices Neurological Surgery in Cookeville, TN. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Jestus prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1991
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Lumecca
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Leonardo R Rodriguez-cruz M.D.105 S Willow Ave Cookeville TN 38501
- Dr. Walter John Jermakowicz M.D., PH.D.105 S WILLOW AVE COOKEVILLE TN 38501