Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
University Of Pennsylvania
3400 Civic Center Blvd, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Alexander Chern is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Chern is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Sialadenitis, Anosmia, and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chern is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University of Pennsylvania
3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Y. Chern

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Y. Chern?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Y. Chern by calling their office at 215-662-2860. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alexander Y. Chern a top-rated expert for Hearing Loss?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Y. Chern is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hearing Loss, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alexander Y. Chern specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander Y. Chern is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Hearing Loss, Sialadenitis, and Anosmia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Alexander Y. Chern participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexander Y. Chern has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hearing Loss. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Y. Chern's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alexander Y. Chern accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander Y. Chern accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-662-2860 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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