Spine Universe Author Biography

Jack Stern, MD, PhD, is a board certified neurological surgeon who is internationally recognized for his expertise in lower back pain, Dr. Stern is an acknowledged medical expert in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and injuries to the spine.

With more than 30 years experience in treating the spine through both surgical and non-surgical approaches, Dr. Stern uses a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing back ailments and favors minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Stern is a founding partner of Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York and co-founder of Spine Options, Westchester County's first non-surgical back pain treatment facility. In 1984, Dr. Stern opened the United Hospital Center for holistic medicine, the first hospital-based integrative healing center in the United States. Dr. Stern is on staff at Westchester Medical County Center in Valhalla, New York, is an attending neurosurgeon at White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, New York, and at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco, New York.

Dr. Stern is a member of several professional medical organizations including: the American Medical Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, New York State Neurological Society, and the American Pain Society.

A graduate of Yeshiva University, Dr. Stern earned both his medical degree and PhD from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

SpineUniverse articles from Jack Stern, MD, PhD

• Are There Risks To Having a Cervical Epidural Injection?
  This article answers a question about the safety of cervical epidural injections. It describes rare complications associated with neck injections and special considerations you should take if they are a treatment option.