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Dr. Jay Chun, MD

Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Atlantic Spine Center 11 Overlook Rd Ste B110, Summit, NJ 07901
(973) 993-7770

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

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.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucsf Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons - 1998

University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine - 1997

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Korean
English

Location & Hours

Atlantic Spine Center
11 Overlook Rd Ste B110, Summit, NJ 07901

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Osteoarthritis
Intracranial Injury
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis
Brain Tumor
Spine compression fracture
Spondylolisthesis
Neck Pain

Procedures Performed

Spinal Decompression
Kyphoplasty
Spine Surgery
Lumbar laminectomy
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
Artificial Disc Replacement
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neurological Testing
Neurological Testing
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Fusion

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Travelers
Cigna
Aetna Better Health
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
GEHA
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Tricare
Medicare
Geisinger Health Plan
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Meritain Health
Longevity Health Plan
Clover Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
AmeriHealth
Assurant Health
Oscar Health Insurance
Humana
Wellcare
Progressive
AmeriGroup
HealthPartners

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