JAY HURH, M.D.; DAVID S.CHANG, D.O. – NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE PAIN MANAGEMENT

SPECIALTY: Anesthesiology & Pain Management

EDUCATION:
Dr. Jay Hurh: B.S., Michigan State University; M.D., St. Georges University School of Medicine; MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Public Health; internship, Ascension Illinois/St. Joseph; residency and fellowship, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Interventional Pain
Dr. David S. Chang: B.S., University of Pennsylvania; M.D., University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; residency, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; fellowship, Pain Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center

AWARDS/HONORS:
Dr. Hurh: Board certified, Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology; Board certified, Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology; Illinois Mentorship Award from Governor State of Illinois, Jim Edgar; University of Illinois Research Scholarship; Geoffrey Borne Scholarship, St. George’s School of Medicine; Teaching Intern of the Year Award, Northwestern University; Intern of the Year Award, St. Joseph Hospital, Dept. of Medicine; Robert J. Schultz Chief Resident Award
Dr. Chang: Board certified, Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology; Board certified, Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology

For Drs. Jay Hurh and David S. Chang, compassion, innovation, and expertise form the pillars of patient-centered care at Northwestern Pain Management. Together, they deliver personalized solutions that address not only the symptoms but also the root causes of pain, empowering patients to reclaim their quality of life.

Dr. Hurh sees medicine as more than just a profession— it’s a profound calling rooted in the trust and honor his patients place in him. Having been a patient himself, he embodies a “never give up” mentality, approaching each case with empathy and determination. He views the physician- patient relationship as built on mutual trust and shared commitment to healing. “My goal is to provide the best care to those who have entrusted me with their health and to improve their lives.”

Dr. Chang specializes in pain medicine, using minimally invasive procedures to help relieve pain and improve overall well-being. “Witnessing my patients’ strength in the face of adversity motivates me to provide the best care possible,” he says. Thanks to advancements in neuromodulation, especially spinal cord stimulation, chronic pain management has taken a big leap forward, offering new, targeted solutions for patients who haven’t found relief with traditional treatments bringing hope and new possibilities for healing.