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Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
Languages
- English
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Jason Paul Carreon Chua
Professional Titles
- Founder and Director, Functional Neurological Disorder Program
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Chua is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology and Division of Movement Disorders at Johns Hopkins. He received his training at the University of Michigan, where he obtained medical and graduate degrees, then completed a residency in neurology and a combined clinical/research fellowship in movement disorders and neurodegeneration.
Dr. Chua’s primary research interests are in neurodegenerative disease with a special focus on autophagy — an essential housekeeping process in cells that is particularly important for the health of neurons. Autophagy may provide a way to break down the buildup of toxic proteins found in neurodegenerative diseases, thereby forming the basis of new treatment strategies for these incurable conditions. He has received multiple research grants to support his work, including from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
He is the primary author and co-author of multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications and online learning modules as part of the AAN. Dr. Chua is a contributing author to The Little Black Book of Neurology by Osama Zaidat, Alan Lerner and J. Douglas Miles, and he has been a peer reviewer for the scientific journals Autophagy, eLife and Neurobiology of Disease. He currently serves on the scientific advisory board for the Don't Forget Morgan Foundation, a private organization supporting research and outreach regarding the disease beta-propeller protein-associated neurodegeneration (BPAN).
For more information about the Chua Lab, please visit https://chualab.jhmi.edu
Centers and Institutes
- Johns Hopkins Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
- Johns Hopkins Institute for Cell Engineering
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- The Hunt to Cure Charcot-Marie-Tooth Type 4B3, JHU Giving (10/27/2025)
- Autophagy and neurons targeting protein quality control for modifying proteostasis and discovering therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases, Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Contact for Research Inquiries
733 North Broadway
Edward D. Miller Research Building
Baltimore, MD 21205
Lab Website
- Chua Lab, Lab Website
PubMed - Publications
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/jason.chua.3/bibliography/public/
Selected Publications
Chua J, Nafziger E, Leung D. Evidence-Based Practice: Temozolomide Beyond Glioblastoma. (2019) Curr Oncol Rep 21:30
Chua JP, Bedi K, Paulsen MT, Ljungman M, Tank EMH, Kim ES, Colon-Mercado JM, Ward ME, Weisman LS, Barmada SJ. Myotubularin-related phosphatase 5 is a critical determinant of autophagy in neurons. (2021) bioRxiv 2021.07.20.453106
Chua JP, de Calbiac H, Kabashi E, Barmada SJ. Autophagy and ALS: Mechanistic insights and therapeutic implications. (2021) Autophagy 2021:1-29
Chua JP, Reddy SL, Merry DE, Adachi H, Katsuno M, Sobue G, Robins DM, Lieberman AP. Transcriptional activation of TFEB/ZKSCAN3 target genes underlies enhanced autophagy in spinobulbar muscular atrophy. (2014) Hum Mol Genet 23:1376-86
Chua JP, Reddy SL, Yu Z, Giorgetti E, Montie HL, Mukherjee S, Higgins J, McEachin RC, Robins DM, Merry DE, Iniguez-Llhui JA, Lieberman AP. Disrupting SUMOylation enhances transcriptional function and ameliorates polyglutamine androgen receptor-mediated disease. (2015) J Clin Invest 125:831-45
Graduate Program Affiliations
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Master of Science (ScM) Program, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Master of Health Science (MHS) Program, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology
- Movement Disorders Society
- Society for Neuroscience
- American Physician Scientists Association
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Michigan Medicine, Movement Disorders, 2021
- Residency: University of Michigan Medicine, Neurology, 2019
- Medical Education: University of Michigan Medical School, Medicine, MD PhD, 2015
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2019
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
99 ratings, 38 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Excellent. The doctor came out to inform me that he was running behind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Due to some of my physical limitations, Dr. Chua was extremely respectful, understanding, thorough and helpful throughout the session. When I did not understand his comments or questions, he rephrase or used examples so that I would. He helped me transfer from the wheelchair to the examing table and back when I needed help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Great Doctor, great respect for his observations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Chua is a very caring and understanding doctor. Answering all my questions in a way I can understand. Wouldn't want any other Dr. For my Parkinson.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Best Neurologist I have seen for Parkinson's
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr. Chua provided me with a diagnosis that I have been seeking since September of 2024. I am very grateful for that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Excellent,very professional.took all the time necessary to inform and explain to me about my case.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
My first visit with Dr Chua was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Doctor is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
ExcellentA+
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Very cordial and professional, and very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Doctor Chua is top notch. He is a great listener and very knowledgeable. He explains things clearly and sensitively.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
I feel very fortunate to have my doctor. He is the best parkings
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Love Dr. Chua! Very knowledgeable and professional. Always explains things thoroughly and listens to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Chua and his colleague were very knowledgeable about my condition. They have an effective method of treatment and that's the main reason we travel so far to receive treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Dr Chua and [staff] were very professional and knowledgeable. They explained all the details in a simplistic manner so we understood.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Provider very helpful and knowledgeable at the visit. However I have not received any further information. He said he needed the actual images to provide a diagnosis; they were sent to him within 5 days of the visit; now over 3 weeks later and we have received no information as to what his diagnosis is and what the next step is.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Excellent doc!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr . Chua ismamgreatListenerAnd a fantastic advocate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
I am very grateful for the exceptional care Dr. Chua provides. His dedication and care are outstanding . The education he provides with every visit, every conversation is golden. Dr. Chua Is an outstanding doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Very good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Very understanding of my sickness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Dr. Chua struck me as friendly, efficient and fully engaged.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Dr Chua's knowledge is well above multiple other doctors I've seen in the same specialty. He handles the interactions during the appointment, well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Chua is personable and very knowledgeable. He doesn't rush through the process. I felt that he listened to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Attentive and focused
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
I got more information from him then I have in the last 2 years
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
Dr Chua is the best! I'm lucky to have him for my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Incredibly patient and excellent at explaining a complex medical diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Excellent care, Very personable and informed,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Dr Chua is excellent and shows concern for me. He is pro active in his treatment recommendations providing options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Excellent and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
The doctor explained my condition effectively. He was professional and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr Chua always goes above and beyond to make sure my health concerns are taken care of.