Jason Paul Carreon Chua, MD, PhD
Psychiatry
Neurology
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Jason Paul Carreon Chua
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Neurology
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
- 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
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
- Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-9441
- fax: 410-955-6402
Expertise
Education
University of Michigan Medicine
Fellowship, Movement Disorders, 2021University of Michigan Medicine
Residency, Neurology, 2019University of Michigan Medical School
Medical Education, Medicine, MD PhD, 2015Board Certifications
Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2019Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
86 ratings, 43 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 3/13/2025
Dr. Chua is a very competent, professional provider with expertise in his field. We are so glad to have found him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Doc Chua is everything one would desire in a medical doctor. He is an expert in present trends in his field. He is sensitive to all signals a patient sends. He is an excellent listener. He communicates very clearly. He is patient and spends as much time with you as needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Dr Chua great Doctor. Made it clear that I probably did not have Parensons Disease as was previiously diagnosed by my local neurologist. I am much relieved by Dr Chua examination an prognosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Excellent knowledge and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
He was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Dr. Chua truly listens to patients concerns and does his best to answer or refer when needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr. Chua is always very responsive and clearly discusses treatment options that best fit my current status.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Very knowledgeable, easy to understand and talk to, has concern for patient
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Controlled the appt like a Interview, not conversation, rude.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Vert knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
I have respect for Dr Chua and trust him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2024
Excellent bedside manner. Makes you feel like a real person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2024
Dr. Chu was very knowledgeable about my condition and gave me options to deal with my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr Chua was excellent. Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Listened attentively.Provided excellent instructions and suggestions in care moving forward.My son who is also a physician present at session and was very happy with Dr Chuas recommendations. My wife who is a Physical Therapist was also present and felt Dr Chua's recommendations were very on target.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr. Chua and his resident are excellent physicians and provided a high level of care. Should I choose to engage them for my care on an ongoing basis, I would be very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
The care and education provided to me by Dr. Chua Is outstanding .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Very informative and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Dr. Chua Is highly knowledgeable, professional, listens well to concerns, and explains the science behind asked research.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
I was impressed with his knowledge and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Seems to care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Happy with the amount of information he providedAll good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Dr Chua is very knowledgeable and professional. He provides exceptional care and is prompt in responding to all portal messages. His care and concern is evident during patient visits with difficult diagnosis and disease processes. He also celebrates small victories when medications and treatments optimize the health and well-being of his patients. He has a holistic approach to patient-care. Thank you, Dr Chua!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Very good and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
He is very conscientious, answers all our questions, is concerned about getting an accurate assessment and is very prompt at answering emails that we send.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Provider communicates very effectively with both my wife and I. Dr Chua is ALWAYS on time - even late in the day where one longer visit can derail the day's schedule. Also it is abundantly evident that Dr Chua sincerely cares for his patients. I trust Dr Chua with my life and I could not have a better movement specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Outstanding, thorough and comprehensive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr Jason Chua, introduce himself in a professional manner. Ask if it was okay to have the two observers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
One of the best Dr patients visits I ever had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Knows his subject, acute listener and observer, caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Dr. Chua and his team were respectful and easy to understand. They shared some new information concerning [ ] Disease which was helpful to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Really cares that you receiv the best care.possivle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Dr Jason Chua's care, intelligence, expertise, empathy, bedside manner, humility is beyond excellent. We were incredibly impressed with the amount of information we covered, the history he obtained, and the incredible insight and direction he provided in a 90-minute appointment. We are still in disbelief that we are so lucky to have crossed paths with this incredible doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
I trust him a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Excellent. Exam was more comprehensive than any other. His attention was very close.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2024
Dr Chua was very thoughtful and attentive with me and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
I don't know where we'd be without Dr Chua. Working with Lewy body dementia is so difficult and complicated and Dr Chua helps us immensely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Dr. Chua is amazing. He is so intelligent but can talk to you so you understand. He takes his time and listens to everything you say.