Andrew Jea, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgeon
4.7 out of 5 
(56  Ratings) , 9  Comments
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  • Position: Pediatric Neurosurgeon
  • Primary Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Gender: Male

About Andrew Jea

Andrew Jea, M.D., is a complex spine surgeon and pediatric neurosurgeon at OU Health. He brings patients and families in Oklahoma and the region a high-level of expertise in complex minimally invasive surgeries, and he sees conditions including spinal deformities, scoliosis, spina bifida, tethered cord syndrome, and brachial plexus repair.

Dr. Jea earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed neurosurgical residency program at the University of Miami with an enfolded spine fellowship and obtained a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.

He also completed a Master of Health Administration degree and earned a Master of Business Administration from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Dr. Jea is currently a tenured Professor of Neurosurgery and the Harry Wilkins, MD Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Outside of work, Dr. Jea enjoys college football, and he remains an avid University of Florida Gators fan. Above all else, Dr. Jea adores spending time with his true loves — his wife Lourdes, and their 3 boys, Matthew, Michael, and Ryder.

Affiliations Oklahoma Children's Hospital, OU Health Physicians – Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic, Schusterman Center – Pediatric Neurosciences Clinic, Schusterman Center
Awards
  • Scoliosis Research Society, Fellow
  • Society of Neurological Surgeons, Member
  • American Academy of Neurological Surgery, Member
Health Education
  • Fellowship
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery The Hospital for Sick Children
    Toronto, ON
  • Complex Spine Surgery University of Miami School of Medicine
    Miami, FL
  • Residency
  • Neurosurgery University of Miami School of Medicine
    Miami, FL
  • Medical School
  • Doctor of Medicine University of Miami School of Medicine
    Miami, FL
  • Board Certification
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery
  • American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Medical Interests Areas of Interest:

  • Brachial plexus repair
  • Health economics research
  • Kyphosis
  • Minimally-invasive surgery
  • Outcomes research
  • Peripheral nerve entrapment; peripheral nerve tumors
  • Population health management
  • Quality improvement & process improvement
  • Scoliosis
  • Spondylolisthesis/-lysis
  • Spina bifida (pediatric and adult)
  • Spinal column tumors
  • Spinal cord injury research
  • Spine trauma
  • Tethered cord syndrome

Reviews

  • 05/05/2025
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr.jea is the best.

  • 04/28/2025
    Rating: 5.00

    The first impression was great. We felt the Dr and his assistant cared.

  • 04/23/2025
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr Jea was wonderful. He listened carefully to my health concerns and came up with a plan as to what is needed next in my diagnosis.

  • 04/15/2025
    Rating: 5.00

    Excellent

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