Stephan Ariyan MD

Hand, Head & Neck, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Frank F. Kanthak Professor Emeritus of Surgery ( Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Otolaryngology ) and of Dermatology. Former Associate Chief, Department of Surgery. Former Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery. Founding Director, Melanoma Program. Yale University, School of Medicine

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Summary

Dr. Stephan Ariyan is a distinguished plastic surgeon based in New Haven, CT, specializing in hand, head & neck, and plastic & reconstructive microsurgery. He completed extensive training, including residencies and fellowships at prominent institutions such as Yale-New Haven Medical Center and UCLA. He holds key positions at Yale School of Medicine, including Frank F. Kanthak Professor Emeritus and Associate Chief in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Ariyan has contributed significantly to surgical oncology and plastic surgery, particularly in melanoma and reconstructive surgery. He is also a prolific author with numerous publications in oncology. His accolades include prestigious lifetime achievement awards and certifications.

Education & Training

University of New HavenM.B.A., 1992 - 1993
University of New HavenMBA, 1991 - 1993
Yale UniversityM.A. (Honorary), 1981
UICC Fellowship at Sydney University Hospital, AustraliaFellowship, Melanoma Investigations, 1980 - 1980
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 1976 - 1976

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Certifications & Licensure

NY State Medical License 1967 - Present
CA State Medical License 1968 - 2027
CT State Medical License 1969 - 2027
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award Marquis Who's Who, 2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Use of imiquimod topical therapy for management of malignant melanoma positive margins.
Katelyn Lewis, Sara Islam, David P Alper, Martin J Carney, Jennifer Choi
Frontiers in Oncology. 2025-01-01
2 citations
Immunotherapy utilization in stage IIIA melanoma: less may be more.
Alexander E Frey, Daniel M Kerekes, Sajid A Khan, Thuy T Tran, Harriet M Kluger
Frontiers in Oncology. 2024-01-01
8 citations
Malignant Melanoma in Older Adults: Different Patient or Different Disease?
Daniel C Sasson, John T Smetona, Yassmin Parsaei, Marianna Papageorge, Stephan Ariyan
Cureus. 2023-02-01

Journal Articles

Comparison of the expression of vimentin and actin in spitz nevi and spitzoid melanomas
Alomari AK, Klump V, Neumeister V, Ariyan S, Narayan D, Lazova R, Am J Dermatopath, 1/1/2015
Using topical imiquimod for the management of positive insitu margins after melanoma resection
Pandit AS, Geiger E, Ariyan S, Narayan D, Choi J, Cancer Med, 1/1/2015
Eruptive melanocytic nevi heralding the diagnosis of metastatic melanoma: a case report
Kibbi N, Ariyan S, Slogoff F, Lazova R, Choi JN, JAAD Case Reports, 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

Current Reconstructive Surgery.
Chapter: Head and Neck Cancer.
Ariyan SEditors: JM Serletti and JE Losee.McGraw-Hill, Ne2009
Plastic Surgery
Chapter: Salivary Gland Tumors.
Ariyan S, Narayan D, Ariyan CEEditors: S. Mathes.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,2006
Plastic Surgery
Chapter: Radiation Injuries.
Ariyan SEditors: S. Mathes.WB Saunders, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,2006

Lectures

Diagnosis & Treatment of Pregnancy-Related Cancers in Women: Pregnancy, Fertility & Beyond
Yale CME, New Haven, Connecticut - 6/8/2012
14th Therapeutic ERCP-EUS Workshop
Yale CME, New Haven, Connecticut - 3/23/2012
Yale Cancer Center Evening Oncology Series: Melanoma
Yale CME, New Haven, Connecticut - 3/15/2012

Other

Resection & Reconstruction of Auricular Concha & Antitragus.
Ariyan S, Patel A, Instructional Video
1/1/2015
Functional Radical Neck Dissection.
Ariyan S, Patel A, Instructional Video
1/1/2015
Draping and Prepping for Head and Neck Surgery.
Ariyan S, Patel A, Instructional Video
1/1/2015

Press Mentions

Stephan Ariyan, MD, Named a Lifetime Achiever by Marquis Who's WhoSeptember 7th, 2017
Immune System, Unleashed by Cancer Therapies, Can Attack OrgansDecember 5th, 2016
How Plastic Surgeons Are Advancing Skin Cancer TreatmentMay 15th, 2018