Stanley Hung-Hsuan Chia, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Otolaryngology
Languages: English
202-877-8439
About me
Stanley Chia, MD, FACS, is the Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and is Professor of Otolaryngology at Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Chia is also the Medical Director for Perioperative Services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
As an otolaryngologist, Dr. Chia evaluates and treats disorders of the ear, nose and throat. Dr. Chia provides patients the personalized, comprehensive care they need. He knows patients may have questions about their condition and the best treatment options. Dr. Chia is dedicated to working with patients to answer these questions and determine the best approach for their care.
Following undergraduate training at Penn State University, Dr. Chia obtained his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a general surgery internship and residency training in otolaryngology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Chia is board certified in otolaryngology.
Dr. Chia has been recognized numerous times as a "Top Doctor" by Washingtonian magazine, Northern Virginia magazine and Castle Connolly, and has received awards for his teaching and research efforts. His areas of clinical interest include sinus and nasal disorders, surgical correction of obstructive sleep apnea, head and neck cancer, salivary gland abnormalities, and thyroid and parathyroid disease.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abnormal Breathing
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Benign Neoplasm Of Mouth And Pharynx
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Middle Ear And Respiratory System
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Excision Of Parotid Tumor
- Excision Of Sublingual Gland
- Floor Of Mouth Cancer
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Migraine
- Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Nasal Endoscopy With Biopsy, Polypectomy, Or Debridement
- Nasal Endoscopy With Sphenoidotomy
- Nasal Polyps
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Salivary Gland Stone Removal
- Somatoform Disorder
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Thyroidectomy
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tonsillectomy For Sleep Apnea
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vestibular Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acantholytic Disorders
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Benign Neoplasm Of Bone And Articular Cartilage
- Benign Neoplasm Of Mouth And Pharynx
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Middle Ear And Respiratory System
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Congenital Malformations Of Ear
- Congenital Malformations Of Face And Neck
- Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
- Cysts Of Oral Region
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Diseases Of Vocal Cords
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Floor Of Mouth Cancer
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Head And Neck Cancer
- Inner Ear Diseases
- Jaw Diseases
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Mastoiditis
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Nasal Airway Obstruction
- Nasal Polyps
- Nasopharynx Cancer
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Oral Cancer
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Presence Of Functional Implants
- Salivary Gland Tumors
- Somatoform Disorder
- Speech Disturbances
- Throat Cancer
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Tympanic Membrane Perforation
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vestibular Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Adenoidectomy
- Biopsy Of Salivary Gland
- Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
- Control Nasal Hemorrhage Anterior Complex
- Debridement Of Mastoidectomy Cavity
- Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Endoscopic Inspection Of Tracheobronchial Tree
- Epiglottis Endoscopic Excision
- Excision Of Parotid Tumor
- Excision Of Sublingual Gland
- Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp
- External Tonsils Drainage
- Frontal Sinusotomy
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Intranasal Biopsy
- Laryngoscopy With Biopsy
- Laryngoscopy With Tumor Excision And Microscope
- Larynx Endoscopic Excision
- Left Neck Lymphatic Resection
- Lip Biopsy
- Maxillectomy
- Nasal Bone Reposition, External
- Nasal Endoscopy With Biopsy, Polypectomy, Or Debridement
- Nasal Endoscopy With Concha Bullosa Resection
- Nasal Endoscopy With Sphenoidotomy
- Neck Lymph Node Excision
- Neck Rhytidectomy
- Oropharynx Biopsy
- Ostectomy
- Packing Of Nasal Region
- Palate Biopsy
- Palate Lesion Excision
- Palatopharyngoplasty
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Partial Glossectomy
- Percutaneous Tracheostomy
- Pharynx Endoscopic Excision
- Salivary Gland Stone Removal
- Speech Audiometry With Tympanometry
- Sphenoid Bone Supplement
- Thyroidectomy
- Tongue Biopsy
- Tonsillectomy
- Tonsillectomy For Sleep Apnea
- Tonsils Resection
- Turbinate Ablation
- Turbinate Excision
- Turbinate Submucous Resection
- Tympanometry And Reflex Threshold
- Tympanostomy With Ventilating Tube
- Uvula Resection
- Vestibular Testing
- Vestibule Biopsy
- Vestibule Lesion Excision
- Vestibuloplasty
Practice locations
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106 Irving St NW
POB Ste 2700 North Tower
Washington, DC, 20010
Insurance
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Residency: University of California San Diego Medical Center (2005)
Internship: University of California San Diego Medical Center (2000)
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania (1999)
Awards
- Washingtonian Top Doc 2025