Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung, MD

Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung, MD

Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery
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About Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung

“My goal is to provide comprehensive spine care that is tailored to each individual patient with the most updated evidence-based medicine. I am committed to empower my patients with understanding the diagnosis, prognosis, and to develop personalized treatment regimens tailored to meet each patient’s individual goals.”

Dr. Chun Wai (Eugene) Hung has a unique scientific and medical background. He earned engineering degrees from The Cooper Union and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and is a licensed professional engineer, which helped shape his analytical approach to medicine. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, receiving the Hugh S. Tullos Research Award and the Professional Educator Appreciation and Recognition Award. He went on to complete the Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Spine Fellowship with globally renowned leaders at Columbia University Medical Center – New York Presbyterian Hospital.


Dr. Hung is well versed in all manners of spine pathology including fractures and oncologic spine disease. He specializes in degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including spinal stenosis, myelopathy, radiculopathy, arthritis, and disc herniations. He has a particular interest in spine deformity including correction of scoliosis, kyphosis, and sagittal malalignment. He firmly believes in the value of exhausting all conservative care prior to invasive surgical procedures.


As the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles in orthopedics and spine surgery, he has presented his research in a myriad of national and international conferences. He peer-reviews journal research articles to help advance the most recent developments in spine care. He incorporates this into his practice by using the latest robotic, navigation, and motion preservation techniques.


Dr. Hung is located in north Houston and is committed to providing the highest quality medical care to the surrounding communities. Through his work, he recognizes the value of a balanced lifestyle, so he enjoys staying active and hiking with his wife and dogs. He understands that spinal disorders can be debilitating and thus, is focused on helping patients maximize their quality of life. He is honored and privileged to be a part of your journey.



ATTENTION:

ATTENTION: Beginning April 7, Dr. Hung is expanding his practice and will begin seeing patients at Houston Methodist Comprehensive Care Center in Creekside, located at 26426 Strake Drive, The Woodlands, 77389. He will see patients there on Wednesdays. He will continue to see patients at his current practice at the Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital Campus, in MOB 1. For more information, call the office at 936.321.8000.

Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung has an academic appointment. Learn more about their research interests.

Clinical Interests

  • Cervical and lumbar spine surgery
  • Degenerative spine disease of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
  • Minimally invasive and traditional spine surgery
  • Motion preservation surgery including disc arthroplasty of the cervical and lumbar spine
  • Spinal fusion
  • Spine deformity including scoliosis, kyphosis and sagittal malalignment of adolescents and adults
  • Spine robotics and navigation 
  • Spine fracture care including conservative and surgical treatments
  • Spine tumor and oncologic care

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIALS FROM UHC EP-1 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC EP-3 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC EP-2 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-44 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-45 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-21 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIAL FROM UHC TX-22 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-28 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-35 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-38(HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-39 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-40 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-41 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-47 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-005
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-013
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-014
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-021
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-025
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-026
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-32 (PPO)** H1278-022
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-34 (PPO)** H1278-024
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0023 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0025 (HMO-POS)**
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices
  • Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2
  • Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
  • Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan
  • Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare
  • Aetna EPO
  • Aetna Health Network
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna International
  • Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare HMO Prime
  • Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)
  • Aetna Open Access
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna Premier Care Network
  • Aetna QPOS
  • Aetna Select
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits
  • Aetna Signature Administrators CoreSource
  • Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS
  • Aetna Signature Administrators MODA
  • Aetna Student Health
  • Aetna Transplant
  • Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network
  • Aetna Workers' Comp
  • All Saver/United Healthcare
  • BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE
  • BCBS PPO Wespath
  • Best Doctors International
  • Bind Surest UHC
  • Blue Choice POS
  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage Out of State
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO/UT Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Edge
  • Blue Essentials
  • Blue Essentials Access
  • Cigna Allegiance Houston Methodist Employee Medical Plan
  • Cigna Allegiance OAP
  • Cigna Allegiance PPO
  • Cigna APWU
  • Cigna C-24 Network
  • Cigna Choice Fund
  • Cigna EPO
  • Cigna Global Health Benefits (International)
  • Cigna Great West
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna Indemnity
  • Cigna LocalPlus
  • Cigna NALC
  • Cigna Network
  • Cigna Network Open Access
  • Cigna Open Access
  • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • Cigna Qualcare
  • Cigna Shared Administration OAP
  • Cigna Shared Administration PPO
  • Cigna SureFit
  • Community Health Choice Medicare Advantage HMO DSNP
  • Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold
  • Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver
  • Coventry PPO
  • DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP)
  • DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP)
  • DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP)
  • DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP)
  • DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON
  • DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO)
  • Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878
  • First Health PPO
  • GeoBlue
  • HAA Preferred Partners (International)
  • HealthSmart Accel PPO
  • HealthSmart Payors Organization
  • HealthSmart PPO
  • Healthspring/Cigna MCR HMO
  • Healthspring/Cigna MCR PPO
  • Healthspring/Cigna MCR Total Care Dual
  • HMO Blue
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus/Choice
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network
  • Medica Choice with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • Medicare
  • MEDICARE ADVANTAGE : TEXAN PLUS
  • Molina Marketplace Exchange
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO (Dual) HIDE
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO Dual-SNP) FIDE
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Olympus Managed Care (International)
  • PHCS Healthy Directions
  • PHCS MEDI-SHARE
  • PHCS PPO
  • PHCS/Multiplan Practitioner & Ancillary Only
  • ProCare Medicare Advantage
  • Sana Benefits
  • Student Assurance Services Student Accident Plan
  • Texas Kids First /Fidelity Security Student Accident Plan
  • Texas Monarch/Web TPA Student Accident Plan
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
  • TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
  • TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
  • TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
  • TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE SUPPORT TX-1A (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-008
  • UHC Complete Care TX-16 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-039
  • UHC Complete Care TX-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-040
  • UHC Complete Care TX-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-041
  • UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-042
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE TX-29 (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-009
  • UHC DUAL COMPLETE TX-S001 (REGIONAL PPO D-SNP)** R6801-011
  • UHC GR MA HALLIBURTON HMO 137 ** H0609-822-137
  • UHC GR MA LOCKHEED HMO 164 ** H0609-822-164
  • UHC GR MA RIO TINTO SERVICE
  • UHC GR MA TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM HMO 199** H0609-822-207
  • UHC GR MA VERIZON HMO 207** H0609-822-207
  • UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0030 (REGIONAL PPO)** R6801-012
  • UMR
  • United Health Integrated Services
  • United HealthCare Community Plan Dual Complete (HMO SNP)
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO RA or OA
  • United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare ChoicePlus
  • UnitedHealthcare Core
  • UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Golden Rule
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate
  • UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare POS
  • UnitedHealthcare PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Family Health Plan
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 & Plan 2
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Patriot
  • WellMed UHC Dual Complete HMO D-SNP
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO D-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP)
  • WELLPOINT ESSENTIALS MARKETPLACE
  • Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Home Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Lung Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO)
  • Wellpoint Select (HMO)
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.

Credentials

Fellowship
  • Comprehensive Adult and Pediatric Spine | Columbia University Irving Medical Center | 2024
Residency
  • Orthopedic Surgery | Baylor College of Medicine | 2023
Medical School
  • New York Medical College | 2018
Training
  • Structural Engineering | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2009
  • Civil Engineering | The Cooper Union | 2008
Affiliated Hospitals
  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery, Academic Institute
  • Member, Research Institute, Academic Institute
  • Houston Methodist
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

Languages

  • English
  • Chinese - Cantonese
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.

Office Locations

FAQ

Can I schedule an appointment online with Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung?
Yes, you can schedule an appointment with Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung online today.
Is Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung is accepting new patients. You can view Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung's next available appointment and schedule online.
What insurance does Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung accept?
See all insurance plans that Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung accepts.
What practice does Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung work at?
Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung works at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
Where is Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung office located?
How do patients rate Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung in reviews?
770 patients have reviewed Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. You can read individual reviews and ratings on Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung's profile.
What languages does Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung speak?
Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung, or the office, speaks English, Chinese - Cantonese.
What are Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung's specialties?
Dr. Eugene (Chun Wai) Hung is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery.

Patient Ratings & Comments

What is a Patient Rating score?
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our independently administered Patient Satisfaction Survey.
How are responses measured?
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
4.9 out of 5
(770 Ratings, 142 Comments)
  • 4.9
    Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9
    Provider showed concern
  • 4.9
    Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9
    Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9
    Likelihood of recommending this provider
Comments also are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
  • Oct 7, 2026
    Dr Hung spends a lot of time with you as a patient and he is very informative and answers all your questions
  • Sep 27, 2026
    Dr.Hung was great! He sat down, asked questions and explained everything to me. He gave me the information I needed to help with my back issues.
  • Sep 23, 2026
    Post surgery communication was great
  • Sep 12, 2026
    I love Methodist Hospital and its clinics
  • Sep 10, 2026
    Dr. Hung & his staff are fantastic!
  • Aug 26, 2026
    I walked in feeling miserable. Severe pain for almost a month. Within days of my first visit, I'm almost 100% better. I'm totally stunned by the effectiveness of Dr. Hung. I am so grateful.
  • Aug 11, 2026
    Dr.Hung was very informative and listened to me. Took time to talk to me. Never felt rushed or that he had other patients. Really nice.