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Dr. Mark Stern, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.4 (87)
Map Pin Small Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Mark Stern, MD

Dr. Mark Stern, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Escondido, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. Dr. Stern, completed a residency at USC University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Stern an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Stern works at Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery in Escondido, CA with other offices in La Jolla, CA and Vista, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Stern's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery
    705 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-5540
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery
    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 416, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 489-9490
  3. 3
    Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery
    326 S Melrose Dr Fl 2, Vista, CA 92081 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 489-9490

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  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

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    About Dr. Mark Stern, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 47 years of experience
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    • English, French and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1649282765
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • National Institute of Health
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • USC University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Georgetown University Hospital|Medstar-Georgetown University Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    87 patients have reviewed Dr. Stern. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Stern.

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