Dr. Chelian prides himself on providing exceptional clinical outcomes in a friendly and comfortable environment. He is committed to educating and communicating treatment goals to his patients and loved ones.
Dr. Giri Chelian
Dr. Chelian’s journey to being an orthodontist in New Jersey was an adventure crossing oceans and mountains multiple times. He was born in South India as the youngest of 3 brothers, who are also orthodontists. Started with humble beginnings after immigrating to San Diego, CA with his family he learned early the importance of education and hard work.
After Graduation and Education
After graduating with honors from the University of California, Dr. Chelian moved to the east coast to pursue dental school at Howard University, in Washington, DC. This is where he met his wife, Tirza Valenzuela, who is originally from Chile but grew up in North Jersey. He and his wife moved to Las Vegas, NV where he completed his orthodontic specialty residency at Roseman University and practiced orthodontics in Nevada and Arizona. After living in the desert, far from family for nearly 7 years he decided to move closer to family in Northern New Jersey and Boston.
Our practice has been established in Union City, New Jersey for over 30 years and was founded by Dr. Gary Weitz whom Dr. Chelian worked alongside till Dr. Weitz’s retirement in 2017. Dr. Chelian is honored to treat generations of families who have trusted our practice for nearly 40 years.
Outside the Office
Outside of the office he enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and trying new restaurants. He learned to cook at an early age and still finds it a relaxing hobby which he does often for friends and family. His goal for 2024 is to eat healthier and get better at speaking Spanish. He lives in Northern New Jersey with his wife Tirza and their 9-year-old daughter, Dalia, his 6-year-old daughter, Dasha, and 7 month old baby girl, Dessa.
The Leading Orthodontic Practice in New Jersey
Where you get your braces is just as important as getting them at all. The quality of the orthodontist and the service of the staff varies from practice to practice. With over 1000 5 Star reviews on Google, there is a reason why many people love coming to our office.
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Dr. Giri Chelian’s Practice
Our practice has been serving Union City, New Jersey for over 30 years and was founded by Dr. Gary Weitz, with whom Dr. Chelian worked alongside until Dr. Weitz’s retirement in 2017. Dr. Chelian is honored to have treated generations of families who have trusted our practice for nearly 40 years.
Dr. Giri Chelian carries on a tradition of orthodontic excellence that spans over 40 years. He comes from a family of orthodontists, and giving his patients the brilliant smiles they desire is his passion. Dr. Chelian worked alongside the founder of Urban Orthodontics, Dr. Weitz, for many years and has led the practice since Dr. Weitz’s retirement in 2017.
