Clinical Interests
Cervical spine surgery, neck pain, complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial discs
Training
Bio
Dr. Chun is the Chief of Neurosurgery and Director of the Atlantic Health Spine Center at Overlook Medical Center at Atlantic Health System.
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. This – along with his superior patient outcomes – are just two of the reasons many local healthcare providers rely on Dr. Chun to treat their own spine issues.
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.
In the News
Former Pro Football Player “Scores a Touchdown” After Neck Surgery
When pro football player and coach Chet Parlavecchio’s arm went numb, he knew he needed to address it. And, thankfully he did – because ignoring the issue that stemmed from his neck could have resulted in devastating paralysis.
In Her Patients’ Shoes
Neurosurgical nurse practitioner Beth Karasin shares her personal experience undergoing spine surgery
“I Feel Like a Miracle”
With a chronic stiff neck, sporadic numbness in her arms and anxiety about what was really at play, Suzan Kip of Summit, New Jersey knew she needed medical attention. What she didn’t know was that her neck, or cervical spine, was so severely damaged that she was actually at risk of becoming a quadriplegic.
Serious Neck Pain is No Joke: Why Your Approach to Seeking Care is Critical
Leading neurosurgeon Dr. Jay Chun advises on what to do when you need care for potentially life-altering neck injuries.
Atlantic Health Neuroscience Spine Center at Overlook Medical Center Offers ‘One-Stop-Shop’ Access to Care
The Atlantic Health Spine Center at Overlook Medical Center, part of the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, is redefining one-stop care with an emphasis on evidence-based care and outcomes.
Back on Her Feet: How Neurosurgical Spine Surgery Took One Pregnant Mother from Paraplegic to Walking Again
Rita Arena thought she knew what to expect when she was expecting her second child. But when her chronic back pain intensified early on in her pregnancy, she knew something was not right.
Don’t let neck pain and picking the right doctor be a pain in the neck
If you suffer from neck pain — the third leading cause of chronic pain in the country affecting more than 80 million Americans — understanding its causes and how to treat it is critical.