Jay Hurh, MD, MPH

Jay Hurh, MD, MPH

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Pain Medicine

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, St Georges University School of Medicine - 2004
Professional Education:
MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Public Health - 1999
Internship:
Ascension Illinois/St Joseph (Chicago) - 2005
Residency:
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - 2008
Fellowships:
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - 2009

Languages Spoken

  • Korean

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Anesthesiology - Anesthesiology (Certified)
  • American Board of Anesthesiology/Pain Medicine - Pain Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

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February 27, 2026

5.0

I've known him for over 10 years. Always takes good care of me, helps me with my pain!!!!

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February 27, 2026

5.0

He's consistent He explains every thing he is going to do And he is very gentle I'm very soft spoken He made me feel so comfortable And I didn't even feel when the shot went in

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February 27, 2026

5.0

Listens & works towards a solution

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Patient and communicative. Explained thoroughly.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

He is very attentive to my present state of discomfort and is continually assessing and determining future procedures which may help me. Thank you...

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr Hurh listened carefully, was very knowledgeable about my situation when I walked in for the first time. He also had great insights into potential solutions or at least things that may be of help to me.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

He is great doctor . He cares absolutely about his patients health.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Been a patient of the Dr years before he came to Northwestern

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February 22, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hurh is incredibly caring about his patient's health & well-being

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February 20, 2026

5.0

He keeps an open mind.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Jay Hurh is an excellent doctor. He goes through extra mile to help.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Wonderful Dr.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

He is so warm and friendly. He always makes you feel you can ask him any question. He is calming as well which is importantly when you undergo a procedure. He proceeds in a professional manner so that everything in the operating room runs smoothly.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Excelente

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February 17, 2026

5.0

If he can help me I am sure he can help anyone.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

He was very patient and careful.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He is such a nice guy. Very down to earth. I hear him say good morning to his staff. He comes in and talks to you before your procedure. Explains thing

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr Hurh is caring and listens to the patient. He is always prepared for the visit. He explains what is going on and offers recommendations. He will recommend seeing a surgeon if he feels that there isn't another solution. Everyone in the office makes you feel comfortable.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Words cannot describe how great his team is

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He is wonderful. Caring, knowledgeable & approachable.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Can't say it enough...he is just exceptional!

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hurh is an incredible doctor. He takes time with me and answers all my questions.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

9 for skills and diagnostic approaches. 5 for ability to get appointments.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr Hurh is always been very compassionate and professional, a true care giver!

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Thoughtful, caring and problem solving

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Thoughtful, plenty of time for questions.

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Dr. Hurh has been my pain management doctor for years. He is thorough and explains everything to you until you understand.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

He is beyond the most incredible Dr I have ever gone too! He is so smart ,kind and I want him to know how he changed my quality of life! Northwestern you are so very lucky to have him!

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February 06, 2026

5.0

My real score is a 10+. Dr Hurh has been the best doctor to help me manage my pain that I've ever had. He's been fantastic. He's always been friendly and very professional.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

He takes time to explain the procedure to you other things he can do.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Hurh is the most kind and caring Dr.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh is kind knowledgeable and professional. He goes out of his way to make me feel comfortable

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Good Listener. Provides counsel.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Successful treatment plan

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Simple the best doctor

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Kind. Explains thoroughly.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Excellent

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Fantastically personal. Goes above and beyond to work with you. Looks for conservative treatment first.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

He listens to patients

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Gives great advice and great treatments for pain.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

I get immediate relief from his treatment.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Most knowledgeable doctor in his field.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

He is a doctor who actually listens and has new suggestions when the old ways haven't worked.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor who cares deeply about patients.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Easygoing personal and knowledgeable.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

He is the only doctor that has helped me with my pain.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Was impressed by Dr Hurh's friendly but professional manner.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is an amazing pain management physician he truly knows how to manage and treat your pain and patients

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Great care

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November 28, 2025

5.0

He's a wonderful combination of professionalism and a caring personality!

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Doctor Hurh, is so very understanding. He listens to you! Talks right with you, not at you. He does what he says he'll do for you... he gets you out of pain!!! Oh. did I mention he has a truly great personally, and can insert humor, right at the right time. The entire TEAM surrounding Dr. Hurh, works sooooo well together, it's like they all welcome you, right into their family.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Explained everything.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

A very good experience.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Very thoughtful, kind and compassionate. His knowledge is honestly higher than many specialists I have seen.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Demonstrates sound fund of professional knowledge. Courteous and reassuring. Explains the diagnosed problems, various options to treat, follow up steps to be taken. Responds to questions in an understandable way.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Friendly and informative

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Great team Great outcomes!

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November 21, 2025

5.0

A truly excellent doctor and a very professional and good person.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jay Hurh is very very good Doctor.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

So friendly but very professional. I am totally at ease with him.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Very good at caring for my pain issues

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Genuine interest in my needs with excellent explanations of problems and resolution of them. Alternatives explained really well.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is the best doctor. I have seen other doctors and Dr Hurh has helped with my pain the best.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

I appreciate how Dr. Hurh showed me the areas of concern on my mri's, then explained how he will treat these areas.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Best in class!

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November 15, 2025

4.0

I believe he is offering the best medicine that he has access to.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh very efficient and explains everything and the injections help

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Explains things very well, always patient

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Courtesy. Respect

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Competent, professional, and pleasant to work with

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Very nice

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November 12, 2025

5.0

This doctor cares about his patients is willing to go above and beyond.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is amazing and takes great care and has a gift hands and technique

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Excellent expertise.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Excelente

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November 12, 2025

5.0

He is so personable and makes you feel relaxed. He goes out of his way to take the time to answer your questions and makes sure you are comfortable during the procedure. I highly recommend him!!

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant. Great suggestions and ideas. Wants to work with you and really listens to you.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh take the time to explain or answer any questions

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Listened to me. Very thorough.

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November 09, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and easily explains his resolution with your issue. He asks a lot of questions, listens to every response. Then he's incredibly efficient is making the pain go away. What more could one ask? Thank you Dr. Hurh!

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Very personable. Takes the time to explain everything and makes sure you're comfortable with everything

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Good doctor that gets results.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Skilled and personable doctor

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Very nice, knowledgeable, on time, and explains everything you need to understand.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Caring and understanding listens

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November 04, 2025

5.0

He is a excellent doctor.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is friendly yet very professional. He listened and offered possible solutions.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and explains care options clearly

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh takes time to explain things. He is the best of all of my Dr's. I'd be lost without him.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

He knows his work and does it well with the touch of kindness.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent credentials_- and he lives up to them all! Wonderful personal traits as well!

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October 31, 2025

5.0

He is the best! Very down to earth, very nice, so glad he is my Doctor

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Dr HURH is amazing doctor who truly cares and shows a lot of empathy for his patients!!

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Incredible doctor.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh is kind, responsive, he listens, and he knows exactly what to do. I have full confidence in him and that is why I have been his patient for a very long time.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh is the best!

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Good listener. Action-oriented.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Straightforward, thorough and wholistic.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He is great and caring

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