Dr. Anita NewmanM.D., FACS
Primary Care
About
B. in Philosophy from Stanford University before completing medical school at Dartmouth. She trained in general surgery at Northwestern University Hospital, then finished her otolaryngology residency at UCLA School of Medicine. Upon completing her residency, she joined the Head and Neck Surgery Division faculty at UCLA, where she spent fourteen years before joining the faculty at USC. In 2000, she moved into private practice at Cedars-Sinai Hospital.
Dr. Newman received a Clinical Investigator Development Award from the NIH and conducted research on nerve regeneration. She has published over two dozen papers and lectured widely across the field. Her honors include the Shirley Brown research award, a UCLA teaching award, and a Northwestern Resident Award. She also served as a grant reviewer for the National Institute of Science. Currently, she directs Pediatric ENT at Cedars-Sinai and holds membership in the Cedars-Sinai Sinus Center of Excellence. Her clinical interests include pediatric ENT, balance and vestibular disorders, sinusitis, and head and neck cancer.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
A.B. in Philosophy, Stanford University
Medical School
Dartmouth Medical School
Residency
General surgery residency at Northwestern University Hospital; Otolaryngology residency completed at UCLA School of Medicine
Additional Training
Otolaryngology training began at Northwestern University and completed at UCLA School of Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Newman right for?
Dr. Newman is an excellent fit for children and families seeking expert ENT care at a major academic medical center. Adults managing chronic sinusitis, vestibular disorders, or balance problems benefit from her deep clinical focus in those areas. Patients with head and neck cancer receive care from a surgeon with decades of specialized experience. Those who value a physician with a strong research background and published expertise will feel confident in her hands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Newman treats a broad range of ENT conditions. Her clinical focus includes pediatric ENT, sinusitis, balance and vestibular disorders, and head and neck cancer. She directs Pediatric ENT at Cedars-Sinai and holds membership in the Cedars-Sinai Sinus Center of Excellence.
Yes, Dr. Newman actively focuses on pediatric ENT care. She directs the Pediatric ENT program at Cedars-Sinai, making her a primary resource for children with ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Dr. Newman earned her undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Stanford University and her medical degree from Dartmouth. She completed her general surgery residency at Northwestern University Hospital, then finished her otolaryngology residency at UCLA School of Medicine.
Dr. Newman holds the designation of Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, reflected by the FACS credential. The NIH also awarded her a Clinical Investigator Development Award for her research on nerve regeneration.
Yes, Dr. Newman has an extensive research background. The NIH awarded her a Clinical Investigator Development Award for her work on nerve regeneration. She has published over two dozen papers and lectured widely across the otolaryngology field.
Dr. Newman spent fourteen years on the faculty of the Head and Neck Surgery Division at UCLA. She later joined the faculty at USC before moving into private practice at Cedars-Sinai in 2000.
Dr. Newman has earned several distinguished honors throughout her career. These include the Shirley Brown research award, a UCLA teaching award, and a Northwestern Resident Award. She also served as a grant reviewer for the National Institute of Science.
Yes, balance and vestibular disorders are among Dr. Newman's core clinical interests. Her background in otolaryngology gives her specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating these conditions for both adults and pediatric patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026