Dr. Jay Chun is a board-certified neurosurgeon who completed his MD and Ph.D. at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Neurosurgical residency was completed at the University of California at San Francisco, followed by specialization in the discipline of complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at Emory in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Jay Chun is a board-certified neurosurgeon who completed his MD and Ph.D. at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Neurosurgical residency was completed at the University of California at San Francisco, followed by specialization in the discipline of complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at Emory in Atlanta, Georgia.
Clinical Interests
Cervical spine surgery, neck pain, complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial discs
Training
Dr. Chun is board-certified in neurosurgery and fellowship-trained in spine.
Bio
A native of New York, Dr. Jay Chun completed his MD and PhD at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Neurosurgical residency was completed at the University of California at San Francisco, followed by specialization in the discipline of complex and minimally invasive spine surgery at Emory in Atlanta, Georgia. He is board certified.
Dr. Chun specializes in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery as well as artificial discs. Minimally invasive spine surgery involves the performance of surgery through small incisions. This innovative type of surgery allows patients to recover quickly while minimizing post-operative pain.
Dr. Chun also performs general neurosurgery including brain and pituitary tumors as well as skull base surgery.
While a member of the Columbia University faculty, Dr. Chun worked in the field of biotechnology. He has received many honors including Medical Research Fellowships from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) working with the late Nobel Laureate Marshall Nirenberg. He received his PhD with Richard Axel, a recipient of the 2004 Nobel Prize. In honor of his stem cell research he received the NIH Individual National Research Service Award.
Dr. Chun’s clinical and research interests encompass the treatment of brain and spinal disorders using innovative and cutting edge technology. He combines the latest science to the clinical treatment of neurosurgical issues.
Dr. Chun is the Chief of Neurosurgery and Co-Director of the Atlantic Health Neuroscience Spine Center at Overlook Medical Center at Atlantic Health System.
The best!
Dr. Chun is awesome along with his team!! I lived in pain for 2 years and Dr. Chun got me fixed up and enjoying life again. Miracle worker!
Dr Chun spent all the time necessary to explain his findings, diagnosis and a path forward. He also patiently answered all of my questions.
Very happy with Dr. Chun. My surgery went great!
Doctor Jay chun es excelente! Lo recomiendo 100%, muy amable y profesional, su equipo de enfermeras son muy amables y te cuidan con amor! Muchas gracias por todo!
Dr Chun is wonderful and so is his staff!
outstanding Surgeon. Great bedside manor. Explains everything in a way so a person with no medical knowledge understands what the issue is and what will be done to correct or help stabilize the patient.
Zero follow through on what was promised
Professional and personable
So far so good