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Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD

(46 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: bronchiectasis, bronchoscopy, pleural effusion (water on the lungs), and more.

11234 Anderson Street Suite A600
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-2262

Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD is a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health.

Office Locations

11234 Anderson Street Suite A600
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2024

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Top 25%

By Volume:

bronchoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD performed more bronchoscopy, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
bronchoscopy	78
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	137
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131
minimally invasive procedures	54
minor procedures	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
bronchoscopy	64
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	62
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	27
pleural drainage	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	38
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	25
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
bronchoscopy	96
diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	64
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168
minimally invasive procedures	74
minor procedures	42
pleural drainage	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	33
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	31
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
bronchoscopy	60
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	68
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	31
pleural drainage	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	64
Hispanic	96
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	44
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	11
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	49
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	46
Dementia	15
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
bronchoscopy	79
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	82
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	54
minor procedures	22
pleural drainage	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	24
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	26
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	74
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	115
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140
minimally invasive procedures	51
minor procedures	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	33
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	23
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	49
Dementia	20
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	71
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	86
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
minimally invasive procedures	48
minor procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	22
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	16
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	50
Dementia	24
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
bronchoscopy	102
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	99
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
minimally invasive procedures	79
minor procedures	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	28
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	25
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	50
Dementia	23
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
bronchoscopy	78
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	115
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	53
minor procedures	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	22
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	22
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	51
Dementia	10
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
bronchoscopy	61
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	62
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	21

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	18
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	19
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
bronchoscopy	82
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	74
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150
minimally invasive procedures	57
minor procedures	30

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	24
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	51
Dementia	13
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	33
bronchoscopy	76
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	78
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	53
minor procedures	25
pleural drainage	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD.

**Gender**
Female	102
Male	94

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	103
Hispanic	47
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	19
75 to 84	54
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	30
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ara A. Chrissian, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$47,540 Da Vinci Surgical System $43,540	DA VINCI SP $4,000
Covidien LP	$1,428 superDimension $1,428
Pulmonx Corporation	$1,256 PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $1,198	Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV $59
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc	$1,055 Photofrin $1,055
Boston Scientific Corporation	$322 ACQUIRE $123	GENERAL PULMONARY $104	EXALT $17	$78
Other	$958 Spin $303	Monarch Platform $127	OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $125	Pulmonary $111	BOTOX $26	Other $266

**Types of Payments**
Education	$27,500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$16,500
Food and Beverage	$4,742
Travel and Lodging	$3,816

Biography

Dr. Ara Chrissian's medical specialty is adult critical care and adult pulmonology. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Chrissian include pneumothorax, endotracheal intubation, and lung mass. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas for residency. Dr. Chrissian is conversant in Armenian. He is professionally affiliated with Loma Linda University Health.