Dr. Jennifer Jung

OphthalmologyPediatric Eye Specialist
Aurora, CO

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric Uveitis
Pediatric Cataracts
Cataract Extraction
Ocular Immunology
Pars Planitis

About Me

Dr. Jennifer Jung is a pediatric ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care for children, with particular expertise in pediatric uveitis and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). As Director of the ROP Service, she cares for the most vulnerable newborns in the NICU and partners closely with families to support vision and development. Her practice also includes amblyopia, strabismus, pediatric cataracts, and ocular manifestations of systemic disease. Dr. Jung is fluent in English and Korean and is known for her patient, family-centered communication.Dr. Jung earned her MD from the University at Buffalo, completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Colorado, and pursued fellowship training in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at the University of Colorado. She subsequently completed a five-year preceptorship in Pediatric Uveitis at Children’s Hospital Colorado. As an Associate Professor, she remains active in research and education while delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to each child.

Training

  • Pediatric Uveitis (Five-Year Preceptorship)

    2020

    University of Colorado (Children’s Hospital Colorado) Program

    Fellowship
  • University of Colorado

    Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus

    2015

    University of Colorado

    Fellowship
  • University of Colorado

    Ophthalmology

    2014

    University of Colorado

    Residency
  • Medical Doctor (MD)

    2010

    University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

    Medical School
  • University of California, Santa Barbara

    BA/BS

    2006

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Honor Award

    2025

    American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)

  • Surgical Innovation Leading to Commercialization Award

    2023

    Center for Children’s Surgery

  • Surgical Innovation Leading to Commercialization Award

    2022

    Center for Children’s Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CO
License Numbers
DR.0053622

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