
Wade W. Chien, MD
Otology
Neurotology
Otolaryngology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Wade W. Chien
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Background
Dr. Wade Chien is a fellowship-trained neuro-otologist who sees adults and children with complicated hearing and ear problems, including hearing loss; severe ear infections; vestibular schwannoma (Acoustic neuroma); and neoplasms of the ear and temporal bone.
Please call 301-896-3346 for an appointment.
Centers and Institutes
Research Interests
Atraumatic methodologies for cochlear implant insertion, Hearing protection/regeneration, Middle ear mechanics, Musical perception in cochlear implant users, Temporal bone histopathology
Selected Publications
Chien W, Ashland J, Haver K, Hardy S, Curren P, Hartnick CJ: Type 1 Laryngeal Clefts: Establishing a Functional Diagnostic and Management Algorithm. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2006 Dec;70(12):2073-9
Chien W, Faquin W, Caruso P, Rabinov J, Cunningham MJ: Radiology Quiz case 4. Intramuscular Angioma (IMA). Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2005 Nov;131(11):1026, 1030
Chien W, McKenna MJ, Rosowski JJ, Merchant SN: Isolated fracture of the manubrium of the malleus. J Laryngol Otol. 2007 Nov 26:1-7
Chien W, Northrop C, Levine S, Pilch BZ, Peake WT, Rosowski JJ, Merchant SN. Anatomy of the Distal Incus in Humans. J Assoc Res Otolaryngol. 2009 Dec;10(4):485-96
Chien W, Ravicz ME, Merchant SN, Rosowski JJ: The effect of methodological differences in the measurement of stapes motion in live and cadaver ears, Audiology and Neurotology 2006;11:183-197
Chien W, Ravicz ME, Rosowski JJ, Merchant SN: Measurements of Human Middle and Inner-Ear Mechanics with Dehiscence of the Superior Semicircular Canal. Otol Neurotol. 2007 Feb;28(2):250-7
Chien W, Rosowski JJ, Merchant SN: Investigation of the Mechanics of Type III Stapes Columella Tympanoplasty Using Laser-Doppler Vibrometry. Otol Neurotol. 2007 Sep;28(6):782-787
Chien W, Rosowski JJ, Ravicz ME, Rauch SD, Smullen J, Merchant, SN: Measurements of Stapes Velocity in Live Human Ears. Hear Res. 2009 Mar;249(1-2):54-61
Chien W, Varvares MA, Hadlock T, Cheney M, Deschler DG: Effects of Aspirin and Low-Dose Heparin in Head and Neck Reconstruction using Microvascular Free Flaps. Laryngoscope. 2005 Jun;115(6):973-6
Bhattacharyya N, Chien W: The risk of second primary malignancy after radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid carcinoma. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2006 Aug;115(8):607-10
Hamanishi S, Koike T, Chien W, Ravicz ME, Rosowski JJ, Merchant SN, Kobayashi T, Wada H: Effects of Individual Differences in Size and Mobility of the Middle Ear on Hearing, JSME International Journal, 48C, (2005), 521-528
Rosowski JJ, Chien W, Ravicz ME, Merchant SN: Testing a method for quantifying the output of implantable middle ear hearing devices. Audiol Neurotol. 2007;12(4):265-76
Honors
- Top Doctor 2023, Washingtonian Magazine, 11/1/23
- Top Doctor 2023, Bethesda Magazine, 6/1/23
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 443-997-6467
- fax: 301-530-2650
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Otolaryngology, 2011Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Residency, Otolaryngology, 2009Keck School of Medicine of USC
Medical Education, MD, 2002Board Certifications
Neurotology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2014Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
313 ratings, 113 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Pleasant, knowledgable, attentive, respectful
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
I had undergone important medical tests related to my condition, but unfortunately, they were not sent to the doctor. When I tried to show them on my phone, the doctor paid no attention to them.I had spent a lot of time and money on these tests, which is why I'm still unsure whether the doctor made the correct diagnosis or not!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Nice Doctor.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Dr Chien was good and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
He was kind and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
He is a brilliant MD Specialist and researcher matters of hearing, ears and my issue tendinitis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Excellent ENT specialist! I have complete trust in him! Dr. Wade is very thorough and knowledgeable. Wonderful doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
He was attentive, gracious, and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr Wade has been always very helpful and polite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Chien was very considerate. He listened well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Chien is an excellent doctor. He is thorough, knowledgeable, empathetic and a good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Excellent experience with this provider, I had not seen him before. He was very thorough, reassuring, and informative. Exceptional bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr Chien is excellent, both professionally and personally.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr. Chien is very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Dr. Chien is top notch -- a very special dr -- just superb and a role model for all physicians, regardless of specialty
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Dr. Chien expresses genuine concern for me. He is very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
You're awsome...k?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Excellent physician highly recommended
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Very kind and accommodating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Great visit. Physician showed concern and gave good direction for future care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
I am new to the Hopkins system since I just moved into this geographic area less than 6 months ago. I am pleased with the Hopkins system, My Chart, and all the providers that I have met so far. My visit to Dr. Chien was for a simple F/U procedure after my New Patient visit with my new Internist. I will schedule a hearing test at some point if needed, but there is no continued need for additional visits with an ENT specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Doc Wade made me feel 100% confident that he is the right choice for my surgery. He is a very intelligent,bright and respectful person in my eyes thank you very much for making this process easier to handle
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Doctor has a very specific and relatively narrow medical focus, but within his area, he is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Dr. Chien is great and has a very good personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
They make me fell at eased and comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Wonderful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr. Chien is very knowledgeable and thorough. He always takes the time needed to evaluate my condition and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
They attended the patient in order of their schedule
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr. Wade de Chien was exceptionally polite, knowledgable and caring. He was extremely competent at the procedures he performed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr. Chien is a great doctor, polite and very informative in providing information about my implant and any issues I may have had, he was clear in explaining my concerns. He set me at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Very friendly and showed concern for my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Competent, caring, courteous, knowledgeable, attentive
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
The provider was great, and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Thorough exam , showed care and concern ,and gave detailed explanation and instructions for follow up treatment. Dr Chien eased my mind about my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Dr Chien is very personable, friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable. He saw what 3 other doctors missed and treated me immediately.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Dr Chien was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Very pleased with Dr.Chein
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr. Chien was very attentive and provided excellent recommendations and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
The only reason I would not recommend this provider to my friends and family is because he is in Rockville while we live in Arlington, VA
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Excellent provider. Spent appropriate amount of time necessary to address all issues and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Dr. Chien is very capable and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr. Chien is extremely competent, welcoming, and knowledgeable. A superb physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
All around excellent medical care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Pleasent, make you feel very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr. Chien is a very caring and excellent doctor!! He always makes me feel comfortable and at ease when I see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
The doctor Chien is VERY PROFESSIONAL
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Dr Chien is outstanding-highly competent, professional, efficient and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
I liked the dr. Very much. I thought he was a very good dr. And surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Very thoughtful and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Chien is super!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
One of my favorite doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr. Chien has always presented as professional, kind, and concerned about my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Dr. Chien was congenial, professional and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Dr. Chien is a very caring, sympathetic doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Very professional
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Dr. Chien is very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr Wei De Chien is the best ENT physivian
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Dr Chien is very competent but he moves very quickly though exam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Very professional and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Dr. Chien was terrific! He has been very helpful in helping me adapt to the issues of this disease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr. Wade was very professional and straight to the point in addressing the issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr. Chien did a cochlear implant and all that he said I may experience was correct- very little pain, not a constant. Only dizzy in the recovery room- home was easy- did as he said and all was well. He is a very kind person, and cared about my well being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Dr Wade Chien is great! I sm so glad I found him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Decent, courteous, attentive, caring, competent.I feel confident that I am receiving excellent care when I am with Dr Wade Chien.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Dr. Chien is always very attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. Chien is a very passionate doctor. He is smart, knowledgeable, intelligent and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Excellent patient care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Very knowledgeable and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Super easy and quick visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
The best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Very professional, thorough and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Was professional friendly and explained clearly the issue I asked about
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Dr Chien is the Best doctor there is !! He is the Best doctors there is !!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Dr. Chien was very professional He is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
I travel 3 hours to see Dr. Chien. I think that's a good indication of my respect for him and his expertise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr. Chen is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr. Chien, is a wonderful doctor He's always very thorough Very happy, very polite and does what he needs to do to take care of the problems that I come to visit John Hopkins for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Excellent care and nice person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
The provider is always very friendly and sensitive to my Mom's needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Very Caring patient listening to my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2024
Dr Chien is outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Dr Chien is has been excellent. He is obviously competent. He is professional, friendly and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Dr. Chien is excellent. Looking forward to my surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Very caring very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
I found Dr. Chien completely professional, kind, patient, and concerned about my health. My interaction with Dr. Chien is what I ideally expected from Johns Hopkins. It was my best visit with any physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr. Chien always is professional and clearly explains my hearing and ear issues to me. Thanks Dr. Chien!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
My appointment was at 2 pm. I was not able to see the doctor until 330 pm for 5 minute or less with the doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Dr. Chien asked a lot of questions following my surgery and listened carefully to my responses. He has been on time for every appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
1st visit, very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr Wade Chien is an excellent provider. He is obviously very busy. He is always pleasant but he was much more personable at this visit than my previous 4-5 visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
He is an excellent doctor. He is also very empathetic and skilled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Drm Chien is an outstanding doctor. He is experienced, knowledgeable, cordial, and wants to best for his patient. I HIGHLY recommend him!
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Nice enough, but seemed dismissive of concerns. After waiting 3 months for appointment, he spent 10-15 mins with us, and, in that time, he mostly looked at records we sent when we made the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Excellent, personable, caring, competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Doctor Wade was great thanks a lot to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr. Chien Was very patient with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Keep up good work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
He was professional and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Dr Chien is so friendly and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Very professional and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2024
Very professional, respectful, articulate, can explain things on layman terms, compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
This provider is very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr.Chien and his group are very caring, kind and concerned about patient outcomes. They are proficient and kind. I could not ask for any bettter competence and techinical skills. Dr. Chien listens and understands my concerns and I feel I am in very good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr. Chien is a very kind, gentle, intelligent doctor and great bedside manner! Thank you!