Dr. Mark Stern, MD
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Dr. Mark Stern, MD
Neurosurgery
Dr. Mark Stern, MD is a neurosurgeon in Escondido, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Escondido, CA 92025
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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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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Stern is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Stern is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Stern specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Stern's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stern
4.4
| 5 Star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 14% | 14% |
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Thank you for choosing Southern California Institute of Neurological Surgery for your health care needs! At SCINS, your health is our number one priority! We strive to provide the highest quality neurosurgical care possible, emphasizing the importance...read morebiography
Mark S. Stern, MD, is board certified by the American Board of Neurosurgery. He is an active member of the American Association of Neurosurgeons, California Neurosurgeons Association, San Diego Academy of Neurosurgeons, and American Medical Association...read moreNeurosurgery
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Residency HospitalNational Institute Of Health
Fellowship Hospital, 1982Georgetown University Hospital|medstar-georgetown University Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1978Albany Medical College
Medical School, 1977
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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