Jay Hurh, MD, MPH

Jay Hurh, MD, MPH

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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 (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

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh is experienced and professional, one of the best Doctors I have ever met.

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April 29, 2025

5.0

He's a very good doctor who helps with pain management

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh treated me and offered me a solution to my problem. He and his staff were very capable.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

The staff is very helpful and DR. Hurh always helps me with my medical problems.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

he sat down and talked to me before the procedure and asked if I had any questions.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

You leave his office feeling better than when you entered!

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April 25, 2025

5.0

I always leave feeling I had received the best of care.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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April 25, 2025

5.0

He is the best! He is good at calming patients and cares about his patients. He has helped both me and my husband with our chronic pain.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

I appreciated Dr. Hurh spending time with me prior to signing the consent. I had questions for him that he patiently asked and answered. The procedure went as he described and I am grateful. I was also very happily surprised that the next morning I felt remarkably better than I have felt for many months.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh listens to his patients and takes extra time to answer all my questions.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Really listens.

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April 20, 2025

5.0

He's a caring individual who wants to help carrying

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Passionate smart warm on time funny family

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Great Doc

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April 16, 2025

5.0

I've been with Dr Hurh's care for 15 years

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April 16, 2025

5.0

This Doctor, Dr, Hurh truly knows, what he is doing! On top of that, he has the most wonderful sense of humor. PAIN, as we all know, all too well, is not much fun. One feels right off the bat, that the light at the end of that very, very long tunnel, is indeed, the END of pain. Thank you so much, for giving me my life back!

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Good listener. Excellent expertise.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Wow! Dr. Hurh is awesome! He starts off by, listening. He then begins to explain. Now there is a man, that's there when you really need him!!!

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Friendly, informative

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurd explained the procedure in clear,concise words

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April 09, 2025

5.0

He was kind, knowledgeable, competent and swift. just excellent.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is wonderful and very cordial and he cares about his patients

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April 08, 2025

5.0

He is extremely thorough. Explaining his procedure based on your area of pain and discomfort. He is comforting during the procedure. Also a very personable Doctor.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Great and a extremely kind Person

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh goal is to find away to help his patients become pain free by using every possible means of treatment available. He made me feel like my case was not hopeless and he would help me to have a better quality of life.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Personable. Decisive.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Kind caring and knowledgeable

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh has been kind, professional,friendly and extremely competent in addressing my pain management needs.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh is an excellent Physician Physician. He is very miticulous with his surgical procedure to isolate and correct the source creating the pain with excellent success.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

He's smart funny caring passionate and quick

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Amazing bedside manner. Always addresses any pain issues quickly and I trust his treatment plan and ability to help me

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Jay Hurh always is very gentle and takes his time to explain and find immediate pain relief for you situation

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Nice guy. I like the music. He plays.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

His clinical insight is outstanding and he takes time with patients.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Prompt, easy to communicate with and understand.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent bedside manner and takes care of my issues the best they can.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

He's excellent at explaining the situation.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is a wonderful Dr with an excellent bedside manner. He explains everything that he is going to do very thoroughly. All of his staff is very caring also. Dr Hurh and his entire staff are excellent and caring. I definitely would recommend him to my family and friends. Sincerely Carol Bachler

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March 19, 2025

5.0

He's a great Doctor and listens.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh is patient, answers my questions, is very professional and helpful.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

He spent time with me to explain his understanding of my issue and how to solve it.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

One of the best communicators of complicated medical situations that I've ever encountered. He listens extremely well and provides answers that are as detailed as the patient requires. He's also state-of-the-art while being an excellent problem solver. He's also always logical, rational and spends the time to insure patient satisfaction

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Friendly and easy to work with

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March 15, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and has an excellent caring patient attitude. I have great relief after he completes the procedure

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is absolutely great. He is compassionate, excellent at his job

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March 14, 2025

5.0

He is the most talented and gracious doctor ever.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent care.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

The best!

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March 12, 2025

5.0

One of the best doctors and most caring.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

He truly understood my pain explained to me how he could help developed a plan and put that plan to action.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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March 09, 2025

5.0

His demeanor is always pleasant which is important for people who are in chronic pain. He listens and he takes the time to explain procedures.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

Good listener. Helpful.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

His caring nature, experience, expertise....really, it's a no brained! I know several people who have been helped by him, and I have recommended him to many others who have seen him already and are very happy I told them about him

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Best pain manager doctor!

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March 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Simply, there may be equals but none better.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

He spent time with me discussing different treatments and outcomes.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Listens and tries new things

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is an excellent MD.I never experienced such as excellent care until i met him. He has been treating me for chronic back pain. He genuinely is concerned about my health and wellbeing.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Kindness, consideration and he always makes me feel better

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh is patient, knowledgeable and really good at what he does.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is very skilled in diagnosing my issues and provides well thought targeted solutions. He is great to meet with and has great and calming communication skills. I highly recommend Dr Hurh for Pain Management assistance.

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February 23, 2025

5.0

He did not rush through my appointment. He took his time and gave me common sense approaches to my pain. He gave me options and I decided how we would move forward. As a distance runner I never felt judged. I felt heard, but never heard " just stop running" it was more of ideas and suggestions.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable & caring

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February 21, 2025

5.0

This doctor is the best

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He is very good at what he does Dr Hurh is very professional and always friendly.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He is very good communicating with patients

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He is best I followed him here

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Always try's to help. Listens

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Because he is an amazing doctor, because he listens to what I'm saying, and takes that into consideration as part of my treatment going forward

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February 18, 2025

5.0

I followed him from Advocate... He helped relieve me off some major pain and is continuing to do so. I and some friends who have been his patients have been referring others with pain issues to him.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is the absolute best!

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Dr seemed friendly and caring, I didn't have a chance to meet or speak to him.

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February 14, 2025

4.0

Understanding and professional

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February 13, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable in his area of expertise and has been thorough in my treatment

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is an awesome doctor who gives you 110% of his attention and explains completely what he's doing and how to get you feeling better again really fast! He is extremely knowledgeable at what he does! He has the magic touch on his hands!

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February 12, 2025

5.0

I followed Dr. Hurh and PA Katherine from Advocate/Condell a little over a year ago, which says a lot right there. I have always received the right/correct care that I needed. Dr. Hurh (and PA Katherine) are the first and only physicians who have managed to relieve my neck pain, and for a significant amount of time. I honestly never thought that would happen for me.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

He explained everything about the procedure and answered my questions and made sure everything went smoothly.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent care, highly knowledgeable, personable

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Very nice and respectful

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February 10, 2025

5.0

He is just a wonderful Dr. when he comes in the room you just know he's there. To help you with any problem you are having. I'm so afraid of needles. No mater the intense scary pain, he is so gentle. Dr. Hurh is the best Dr in Lake County area.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hurh is the best!

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and with soft great hands! Empathetic and nice to the patients. Encouraging and supportive of the patient's anxiety for getting shots in the back!

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Hurh is my hero. He understands my pain concerns and swiftly puts together a concise and correct plan. He is extremely knowledgeable and has all the skills to improve my quality of life.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

He is honest and straight forward

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Kind and his skill was excellent

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Jay Hurh is an amazing doctor and he always helps me with my pains. He knowns what I need when I can handle my pains.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

See above. I am specifically recommending Dr. Hurh. He is very attentive, very knowledgeable, takes time to listen and understand your concerns, and he has recommendations for solutions that have given me some relief from chronic PMPS. lucky I found him. Bringing my mom now for her pain.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Smart, experienced, efficient and friendly. That is Doctor Hurh!

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February 02, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable regarding his profession. Kind and polite.

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Explains everything very well

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Is excellent.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

He is the best pain management doctors. Very caring and professional.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

I felt very comfortable and I felt that I could trust him. He was really kind and explained everything.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Hurh for over 10 years! He takes very good care of me, and my back pain problem's. He is always so nice, and always greets you with a smile. He is a excellent doctor!

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January 29, 2025

5.0

His bedside manner is top notch. He is confident in what he's doing instead of being arrogant. He is personable and made me feel very relaxed.

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