Joseph C. Hung, MD
Anesthesiology, Pain Management, Spine
About Dr. Hung
Dr. Joseph Hung is a triple board-certified specialist with expertise in interventional pain management and clinical informatics. He specializes in diagnosing and treating painful spine conditions, using minimally invasive procedures to help patients manage pain, restore mobility, and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Hung trained at Johns Hopkins and Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital. At Johns Hopkins, he was chosen as Chief Resident by his peers and faculty in recognition of his excellence in clinical care, teamwork, and leadership.
Beyond his medical expertise, Dr. Hung holds degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and in Biomedical Informatics from the Oregon Health and Science University. Before medical school, he worked in Information Technology at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, UBS Investment Bank, and Lockheed Martin Space Systems, gaining valuable experience in technology-driven problem-solving.
As both a physician and computer engineer, Dr. Hung integrates cutting-edge medical advancements and clinical informatics to enhance patient care. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to medical textbooks, and lectures at national pain management conferences.
Dr. Hung is currently on staff at HSS and serves as an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. His academic interests include designing and optimizing clinical information systems to improve healthcare delivery and patient safety.
Departments
Specialized Centers
HSS Spine Center with Stamford Health
Special Expertise
Musculoskeletal disorders
Spine - Degenerative disc disease and disc herniation
Spine - Lumbar and cervical radiculopathy
Spine - Facet arthropathy
Joint disease
Tendon and ligament pathology
Myofascial pain
Complex regional pain syndrome
Neuropathic pain
Procedures
Spine - Epidural steroid injections
Spine - Facet injections and diagnostic blockade
Spine - Radiofrequency ablation
Joint and bursa injections
Tendon and ligament injections
Muscle and trigger point injections
Sympathetic blockade for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Percutaneous spinal cord stimulator placement
Patient Stories
Patient ratings for Dr. Hung
Friendliness/courtesy of the care provider
5.0(232)Skill of physician
5.0(232)Insurance
Aetna
BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper Individual Network
BCBS Nextera (FPL)
BCBS Federal
BCBS Anthem of NY (formerly Empire)
BCBS Horizon
BCBS Anthem of CT
Cigna
Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)
EmblemHealth GHI
EmblemHealth HIP
EmblemHealth Medicare
EmblemHealth Select Care
The Empire Plan / NYSHIP
Medicare Part B
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Compass
BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper Individual Network
BCBS Nextera (FPL)
BCBS Federal
BCBS Anthem of NY (formerly Empire)
BCBS Horizon
BCBS Anthem of CT
Cigna
Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)
EmblemHealth GHI
EmblemHealth HIP
EmblemHealth Medicare
EmblemHealth Select Care
The Empire Plan / NYSHIP
Medicare Part B
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Compass
If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.
Credentials
Appointments
Attending Physician, Hospital for Special Surgery
Clinical Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College
Certification
Board Certified - Anesthesiology
Board Certified - Pain Medicine
Board Certified - Clinical Informatics
Awards
Hospital Commanders Coin for Demonstrated Excellence – U.S. Army, Tripler Army Medical Center, 2017
Teacher and Attending of the Year ‐ Weill Cornell Pain Medicine Fellowship, 2015
Teacher and Attending of the Year ‐ Weill Cornell Pain Medicine Fellowship, 2014
American Pain Society Fundamentals of Pain Medicine Scholarship, 2011
Second Place Poster in Healthcare Delivery and Management ‐ Johns Hopkins Annual Research Day, 2010
Chief Resident ‐ Johns Hopkins Hospital, Anesthesiology and Critical Care, 2010
United States Delegate – China Synergy Program for Outstanding Youth, 2004
B.S. Engineering, Magna Cum Laude – University of Pennsylvania, 2002
Golden Key International Honor Society, 2001
Eta Kappa Nu Honors Society for Computer and Electrical Engineers, 2001
University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association Scholarship, 1998
Education
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, 2007
Internship
Internal Medicine, Main Line Health - Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA, 2008
Residency
Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, 2011
Fellowship
Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 2012
State Licensure
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Publications by Dr. Hung
Patient Education
Selected Journal Articles
For all publications, please see the PubMed listing.
Selected Books/Chapters
Gulati A, Hung JC. Cancer Pain. In: Pain Medicine: A Comprehensive Board Review for Primary and Maintenance of Certification. Huntoon MA, ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2017.
Pak D, Hung JC. Visceral Pain. In: Pain Medicine: An Essential Review. Urman R et al, eds. New York: Springer Publishing, 2016.
Pak D, Hung JC. Post‐Herpetic Neuralgia. In: Pain Medicine: An Essential Review. Urman R et al, eds. New York: Springer Publishing, 2016.
Margulis I, Clement K, Hung JC. Post‐Mastectomy Pain. In: Pain Medicine: An Essential Review. Urman R et al, eds. New York: Springer Publishing, 2016.
Margulis I, Hung JC. Compression Fracture Pain. In: Pain Medicine: An Essential Review. Urman R et al, eds. New York: Springer Publishing, 2016.
Lerman I, Hung JC, Souzdalnitski D, Vroomen B, Kamdar M. Fluoroscopic Guided Celiac Plexus Blockade. In: Multimodal Imaging Guidance in Interventional Pain Management.Narouze S, ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 2016.
Lerman I, Hung JC, Souzdalnitski D. Ultrasound‐Guided Caudal, Lumbar, and Epidural Injection. In: Ultrasound‐Guided Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 2nd Edition. Bigeleisen PE et al, eds. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health, 2015.
Hung JC, Tsang JG, Wingate J, Kubin M, Latif U, Heitmiller E. Pain Management. In: The Manual of Moderate and Deep Sedation in Clinical Practice. Kaye A et al, eds. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Hung JC, Hanna M. Comfortably Numb: Peripheral Nerve Catheters. In: Anesthesia Unplugged, 2nd Edition. Gallagher C, ed. Columbus: McGraw‐Hill Publishers, 2012.
Selected Presentations
Cancer Pain Management – Changing Paradigms. American Academy of Pain Medicine 32nd Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA 2016
Pain Management for Thoracic Surgery. Thoracic Surgery – Disease Management Conference,
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 2015
Principles of Acute Pain Management after Spine Surgery. Neurosurgery Spine Series, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 2014
Principles of Acute Pain Management. Pain Medicine Rounds, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 2013
Perioperative Pain Management. Surgical Oncology Conference, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 2013
Celiac Plexus Blockade. Pain Medicine Rounds, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 2012
Research
Research Interests
Clinical Information SystemsHealth Information Technology
Healthcare Data Analytics
Industry Relationships
Industry Relationships
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of April 10, 2023, Dr. Hung reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
HSS and its physicians make this information available to patients and the public, thus creating a transparent environment for those who are interested in this information. Further, the HSS Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy prohibits physicians from collecting royalties on products they develop that are used on patients at HSS.
