
Wade W. Chien, MD
OtologyNeurotologyOtolaryngology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Chinese
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Wade Chien is a 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
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Research Interests
Atraumatic methodologies for cochlear implant insertion, Hearing protection/regeneration, Middle ear mechanics, Musical perception in cochlear implant users, Temporal bone histopathology
Honors
- Top Doctor 2023, 2024, 2025, Washingtonian Magazine
- Top Doctor 2023, 2024, 2025, Bethesda Magazine
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
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- Phone: 443-997-6467
- Fax: 301-530-2650
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology, 2011
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Otolaryngology, 2009
- Medical Education: Keck School of Medicine of USC, MD, 2002
Board Certifications
- Neurotology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2014
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Reviews
4.8 of 5 stars
400 Ratings, 118 ReviewsThe Patient Rating is an average of patient responses to care provider questions on the Press Ganey Medical Practice Survey. Responses are measured on a 5-star scale, with 5 stars representing the highest rating. Patient comments are also collected through the Press Ganey Medical Practice Survey and are displayed in their entirety. To protect patient privacy and confidentiality, all comments are de-identified before publication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2026
Dr Chien is a superb physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2026
Dr Chien is professional, friendly and highly competent, a great practitioner!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2026
Dr chien is a caring, intelligent, responsive physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2026
Saw my primary ENT and his resident. Both excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2026
Dr. Chien has always been remarkably efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2026
Above and beyond service. Thanks again Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2026
Super specialist, informative, quality care, patient focused, friendly, respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Kind, patient and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Dr. Chien was excellent - he quickly assessed my situation as sudden hearing loss and prescribed therapy to try and restore the lost hearing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2026
Dr Wade Chien is an exemplary physician with superb interpersonal skills. I have great confidence in his medical guidance and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2026
He is an expert
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2026
He is an excellent doctor because he has been concerned about following up on my case when many doctors refused to treat me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2026
Dr. Chien is a wonderful doctor and that credit to Johns Hopkins
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2026
Dr Wade Chien is an excellent, respectful and kind doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2026
He made me feel at ease!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2026
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2026
We've been going to Dr. Chien for many years now. He's good at what he does and has a kind bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2026
Thorough and fully explained options for enhancing hearing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2026
Dr. Chien is professional, knowledgeable, courteous and efficient. He promptly addressed the issue I was having.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2026
Professional, courteous, on time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
Dr Chien is thorough and caring. I believe he gives due consideration to human and clinical aspects.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
I see Dr. Chien every six months for my hearing issues. He is always easy to speak with and shares information with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2026
Dr Chien was wonderful helping me immediately to resolve my hearing issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Dr Chien was great. Properly diagnosed and treated the problem. Followup scheduled for two weeks. Totally satisfied with Dr Chien
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Very satisfied with the care and service provided by Dr Chien. He discussed my issue and provided an immediate solution
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Excellent professionalism
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Dr Wade Chien is Very Caring Doctor there is and was very helpful to me during this visit!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Good
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2026
Very efficient if not speedy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2026
Easier to get an appointment and was met at appointed time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2026
Dr. Chien Excellent and knowledgeable about hearing loss and need for hearing aid.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2026
Excellent'
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
Doctor was clearly knowledgeable and insightful regarding my illness. He gave a measured and clear path for me to follow.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
Excellentdoctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2026
The dr was kind and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2026
Very patient-oriented
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
He was very good. Told me things 2 previous providers hadn't.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
Dr. Wade Chien provided me with exceptional services. He is highly professional, attentive, knowledgeable, respectful, responsive, and communicates effectively and attentively.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
Conscientious, careful, knowledgeable, courteous, kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2026
Outstanding!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2026
He is wonderful.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
I think Dr. Chen is an excellent doctor when he takes his time!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
The doctor greeted us and was very cordial and professional. He did a thorough exam. He commented that he did not find anything wrong with his esr' which had corrected itself before his scheduled appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr Chien gave me excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr. Chien is warm, thorough, and ON TIME is not early! Who would want more?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr. Chien is an excellent doctor and very friendly.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
New patient, felt doctor was thorough and knowledgeable about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Extremely competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Excellent, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
The doctor discussed my condition and provided me with options. He was considerate and attentive to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Very polite and cheerful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
He is a very professional, kind, good communicator doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Very knowledgeable and personable, a good listener, easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Extremely patient in an excellent job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
He is highly skilled and seems sincerely concerned about my health issue. He's very gentle and extremely congenial.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr was attentive, informative, and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
All positive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr Chien provided me with more help in the hour I visited with him than the previous establishment and ent had provided me in the last two years. I'm very grateful for him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr. Chien was excellent and caring. He interrupted his usual schedule ""momentarily"" to take care of a problem so his audiologist could do accurate testing and then gave me all the time I needed after I was tsted.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
He was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Dr Chien is very knowledgeable, respectful, responsive, and excellent communicator, and very personable. He provides advice I feel I can trust.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Thorough, skilled, gentle and kind. Dr. Chien is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
This provider is a specialist that I've been seeing for a couple of years. I've come to trust his judgements regarding my condition. He is patient and listens to my numerous questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Excellent, welcoming doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Excellent. I've already recommended Dr Chien to a colleague.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Chien is professional, attentive, and expert in this field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Great doctor, professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
He is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
He is polite and knowledgeable.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr Chien is an outstanding ENT surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Outstanding doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Always been thorough and thoughtful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The doctor is the best. I can't say enough nice things about him. He is always been a very pleasant man. Very thorough very helpful great doctor and great person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Superlative connection and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Very good visit with the doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Very easy to work with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Chien is my ENT for a right ear issue; he is not my primary care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Chien and this entire practice ranks as top notch!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Very kind person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr. Chien is terrific. He has taken care of my chronic problem with accumulated ear wax.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr Chien immediately diagnosed the problem, explained and then fixed it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr. Did not give. Me any treatment he referring to another neurology.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Professional, knowledgeable, and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Polite and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Sympathetic and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Cordial smiling Asked questions about my well being and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Concerned, friendly, professional, informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Pleasant and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
My doctor is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Chien had prepared for my visit by examining recent tests and exams and, therefore, was able to provide an accurate assessment of my health issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. Chien was attentive and thoroughly professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Very knowledgeable and easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Veryr professional in check up given
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
I was very happy with Dr. Chien.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
He was knowledgeable and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Chien is a great provider. He took care of my health issue with care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Chien has amazing knowledge and skills. Always helpful and interested in making thing better for my hearing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
My provider Dr Chien took the time to listen to my symptoms and ordered the appropriate tests to arrive at the diagnosis of an uncommon cause for loss of balance and falls. I appreciate his knowledge, attentiveness and persistence in arriving at the correct diagnosis.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Did not spend enough time. Was very quick and indifferent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Dr listen to me very carefully and he had all the previous medical records in front of him to compare the evolution of my hearing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Chien is clearly a top expert in a condition that my other doctors have barely heard of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
I received excellent, courteous care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Fabulous!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
He's thorough and gentle iin his exam. He listens well and responds to my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
I have a very high regard for Dr. Chien
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
My provider is very professional and concerned about my health.