Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer

Dr. Ara A. Chalian

Otolaryngology
Penn Medicine
Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Accepting New Patients
Distinguished in Thyroid Cancer
Penn Medicine
Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Ara Chalian is an Otolaryngologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chalian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands, Tongue Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chalian is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Indiana University School Of Medicine
Residency
Indiana University Hospital
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in PA
Board Certifications
Otolaryngology, 1994
Fellowships
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Chester County Hospital
Lancaster General Hospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male
Awards
Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2005 through 2025

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Aetna
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Avalon Health Care
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Clover Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
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Geisinger
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Oscar
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Provider Partners Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

Penn Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Call: 800-789-7366

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chalian has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Glomus Jugulare Tumor
Mouth Ulcers
Tongue Cancer
Sinus Cancer
Tonsil Stones
Acoustic Neuroma
Facial Paralysis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

63 Total Publications

Risk of Occult Contralateral Neck Metastasis in Early-Stage HPV-Related Lateralized Cancer of the Base of the Tongue.
Risk of Occult Contralateral Neck Metastasis in Early-Stage HPV-Related Lateralized Cancer of the Base of the Tongue.
Journal: Head & neck
Published: July 18, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
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    • Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
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    • Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
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    • Follicular Thyroid Cancer
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    • Acquired Tracheomalacia
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    • Angiosarcoma of the Scalp
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    • Arteriovenous Malformation
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    • Autonomic Neuropathy
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    • Autosomal Cleft Palate
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