Name: Dr. Anita B. Sethna, MD

Specialty: Otolaryngology (ENT) | Head & Neck Plastic Surgery | Facial Plastic Surgery

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Emory University School of Medicine

Location (City/State): Atlanta, Georgia

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1801072459

About the Doctor

Dr. Anita B. Sethna is one of Atlanta’s most accomplished and intellectually distinguished otolaryngologists and facial plastic surgeons — a physician-scientist whose elite academic training at Emory University, advanced surgical fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University, prolific research publication record, and extraordinary institutional affiliations place her among the finest ENT and facial reconstructive specialists in the southeastern United States. She earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine — consistently ranked among the nation’s top medical schools and a centerpiece of one of America’s most prestigious academic medical ecosystems — and proceeded to complete a comprehensive five-year residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine from 2004 to 2009. This rigorous residency training provided her with deep expertise across the full spectrum of ENT conditions and surgical procedures — from common ear, nose, and throat disorders through complex head and neck oncological surgery.

Following her residency, Dr. Sethna pursued a highly competitive fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System from 2009 to 2010 — one of the nation’s respected facial plastic surgery training programs — adding a specialized layer of reconstructive and aesthetic surgical expertise that distinguishes her practice within the broader field of otolaryngology. Her dual subspecialty credentials in Head & Neck Plastic Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery, combined with her comprehensive ENT surgical training, position Dr. Sethna as a uniquely versatile surgical specialist capable of managing everything from routine ENT conditions and pediatric ear and throat surgery through complex head and neck reconstruction and facial aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Sethna practices at Emory Clinic Inc. — the flagship outpatient clinical practice of Emory University — where she works alongside a distinguished multidisciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, cardiologists, and other specialists. Her six hospital affiliations span the most prestigious and diverse healthcare institutions in metropolitan Atlanta: Emory University Hospital (#1 in Georgia), Emory University Hospital Midtown (#5 in Georgia), Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Grady Memorial Hospital (a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center), Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Southern Regional Medical Center. This exceptional breadth of hospital affiliations reflects a surgeon who serves patients across the full diversity of Atlanta’s population — from pediatric patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to veterans at the Atlanta VA Medical Center to complex adult surgical patients at Georgia’s top-ranked hospital.

Her prolific scholarly publication record further distinguishes Dr. Sethna as an active contributor to the medical literature — a physician-scientist whose clinical excellence is matched by a commitment to advancing the scientific and surgical knowledge base of her field. With a perfect 5 out of 5 patient rating based on 24 reviews — and perfect scores across thoroughness of examination, ability to answer questions, and clarity of instructions — she has earned three patient experience awards: Makes Time for Patients, Clearly Explains, and Performs Thorough Exams. She holds an active Georgia State Medical License through 2028.

Education & Training

Medical School – Emory University School of Medicine (MD)

Residency – Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine (2004–2009)

Fellowship – Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (2009–2010)

Subspecialty Focus – Otolaryngology (ENT) | Head & Neck Plastic Surgery | Facial Plastic Surgery | Pediatric ENT | Head & Neck Oncology

Medical Conditions Treated

Chronic Sinusitis and Nasal Obstruction
Deviated Septum and Nasal Airway Disorders
Tonsillitis and Adenoid Disease (Pediatric and Adult)
Ear Infections (Otitis Media) and Hearing Loss
Hearing Disorders and Tinnitus
Sleep Apnea and Snoring — Surgical Management
Head and Neck Cancers (Laryngeal, Thyroid, Salivary Gland, Oral Cavity)
Thyroid and Parathyroid Conditions Requiring Surgery
Salivary Gland Disorders (Parotid and Submandibular)
Vocal Cord Disorders and Voice Problems (Dysphonia)
Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) and Esophageal Conditions
Facial Trauma and Soft Tissue Injuries
Nasal Polyps and Sinonasal Disorders
Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck — Reconstruction
Balance Disorders and Vertigo

Medical Procedures Performed

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (Pediatric and Adult)
Tympanostomy Tube Placement (Ear Tube Surgery)
Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
Parotidectomy and Salivary Gland Surgery
Head and Neck Cancer Surgery (Neck Dissection, Laryngectomy, Oral Cavity Resection)
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Post-Trauma, Post-Oncologic)
Rhinoplasty (Functional and Cosmetic Nasal Surgery)
Facelift and Facial Rejuvenation Surgery
Brow Lift and Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Skin Cancer Defect Reconstruction of the Head and Neck
Laryngoscopy and Vocal Cord Evaluation
Audiological Testing and Hearing Evaluation
Nasal Polyp Removal and Sinonasal Surgery

Services Offered

Dr. Sethna’s ENT and facial surgery practice at Emory Clinic Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive and prestigious ranges of otolaryngological and head and neck surgical services available in metropolitan Atlanta — spanning the full breadth of medical and surgical ENT care, complex head and neck oncological surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and pediatric ENT care. Her practice at Emory, one of the nation’s elite academic medical systems, ensures that every patient receives care informed by the most current evidence and executed with the highest levels of surgical skill and precision.

General ENT care forms the accessible clinical foundation of Dr. Sethna’s practice. She evaluates and treats the full spectrum of ear, nose, and throat conditions — including chronic sinusitis, nasal obstruction, deviated septum, tonsillitis, ear infections, hearing disorders, and balance problems — providing both medical management and surgical intervention as appropriate for each patient’s individual condition and goals. For pediatric patients, her affiliation with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ensures that children requiring ENT care — including ear tube placement, tonsillectomy, and adenoidectomy — receive the benefits of her surgical expertise within a dedicated and child-centered hospital environment.

Head and neck surgery — including the surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid conditions, salivary gland disorders, and head and neck cancers — represents a particularly significant dimension of Dr. Sethna’s surgical expertise. Her Emory residency training in Head and Neck Surgery, conducted at a nationally recognized center for oncological surgical excellence, has equipped her with the skills and experience needed to manage even the most complex and high-stakes head and neck surgical cases. For patients with head and neck malignancies, her access to Emory University Hospital’s multidisciplinary oncology infrastructure ensures comprehensive, team-based cancer care from diagnosis through surgical treatment, radiation planning, and long-term surveillance.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery is the third defining pillar of Dr. Sethna’s practice — encompassing both reconstructive procedures for patients who have experienced facial trauma, skin cancer resection, or oncological surgery, and aesthetic facial surgery for patients seeking cosmetic enhancement. Her fellowship training at Virginia Commonwealth University in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has given her the technical artistry and surgical precision needed to achieve beautiful, natural-looking outcomes across rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty, brow lift, and other aesthetic facial procedures.

Services include:

Comprehensive ENT evaluation and otolaryngological consultation
Chronic sinusitis evaluation and functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
Septoplasty and nasal airway reconstruction
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (pediatric and adult)
Ear tube placement (tympanostomy) for chronic ear infections
Hearing evaluation and audiological assessment
Sleep apnea evaluation and surgical management
Thyroid and parathyroid surgical evaluation and treatment
Salivary gland evaluation and surgical management
Head and neck cancer evaluation, surgery, and oncological coordination
Neck dissection and laryngeal surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (post-trauma and post-oncologic)
Rhinoplasty (functional and cosmetic nasal surgery)
Facelift, brow lift, and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
Skin cancer of the head and neck — surgical excision and reconstruction
Nasal polyp removal and sinonasal surgery
Voice disorder evaluation and laryngoscopy

Accepted Insurances

Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
Cigna (PPO)
Elevance (Medicaid)
United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Please contact the practice directly to confirm additional insurance plans accepted, as coverage may vary.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Emory Clinic Inc address: 3200 Downwood Cir NW, Suite 640 Atlanta, GA 30327 Phone: (404) 778-6880

Hospital Affiliations

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta — Atlanta, GA
Emory University Hospital — Atlanta, GA (Ranked #1 in Georgia)
Emory University Hospital Midtown — Atlanta, GA (Ranked #5 in Georgia)
Grady Memorial Hospital — Atlanta, GA (Level I Trauma Center)
Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center — Decatur, GA
Southern Regional Medical Center — Riverdale, GA

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