
Anita Sethna, MD, FACS
OtolaryngologyHead and Neck SurgeryFacial Plastic Surgery
Highlights
Languages
- English
About Anita Sethna
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Associate Professor
Year Started Practicing
2009
About the Provider
Anita Sethna, MD, FACS is double board-certified in Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery since 2010. She is also an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine where she has taught since 2011.
Dr. Sethna achieves her patient’s vision for his or her best outward self by combining her passion for artistry with her desire for technical perfection. She thrives on the challenges of facial plastic surgery and applies a meticulous attention to detail that ensures an optimal outcome. Whether creating a beautiful yet functional nose for a healthy patient or restoring normalcy of appearance for a paralysis or cancer patient, Dr. Sethna focuses on maintaining a natural look while maximizing the aesthetic result for all her patients. Dr. Sethna knows that her patients want to both feel good on the inside and look good on the outside, and she enjoys being part of that.
Dr. Sethna is the recipient of the AOA Research Award, and she is an accomplished expert in her primary areas of interest, rhinoplasty and injectables. She has published book chapters on the topics of rhinology and rhytidectomy, and reviewed manuscripts for the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery. She has presented at several national conferences, including the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. In addition to Emory, Dr. Sethna is affiliated with Grady Memorial Hospital, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, and the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Professional Memberships
American Medical Association, 2004-Present
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2004-Present
American Academy of Otolaryngology, 2004-Present
Medical Association of Atlanta, 2010-Present
Interpretive Services
Awards
Administrative Chief Resident
Department of Otolaryngology, 2008-2009
AOA Research Award 2004
Presidents Scholarship
Georgia Institute of Technology, 2000
Academic Profile
Locations
- Emory Aesthetic Center
- 3200 Downwood Circle Northwest, Ste 640, Atlanta, GA 30327
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-6880
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2010
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology, 2009
- Medical Education: Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 2004
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
332 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
I appreciate it her honesty. She seemed very well informed about my past medical history and the problem I was coming for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr Sethna is a great provider who is totally attentive about the detail and is always willing to listen and answer your concerns.Highly recommendable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2026
I have made it well known of the care I received. They took on a traffic situation for me and made me feel hope.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr. Sethna is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr. Sethna and her staff are ALL outstanding. I have referred many friends to the entire office, including Dr. Losken and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Sethna is fantastic. She is thoughtful, kind, and patient (in addition to being very skilled). She listened to my concerns without discounting them, and she clearly articulated the benefits/risks of different paths forward. She is extremely trustworthy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Anita Sethna is an outstanding physician. She is warm, intelligent, and an excellent communicator. Her surgical skills are exceptional. I couldn't be happier with her work, and the care I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
The doctor and staff are attentive, they keep me updated and well informed. My care has been excellent and I had an amazing experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
First time meeting this doctor. She was so nice. Answered all my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Sethna is outstanding. I recommend her to everyone I know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
My Visit was PERFECT from Start to Finish . . . THANK YOU One and ALL ! ! ! ! ! ! !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr Sethna is t(e best..that's why my Husband and I will not go to anyone else.We highly recommend Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Sethna was truly amazing. She took the time to listen to me and truly cared about my concerns. We made a plan that was best for me, and it was evident that I was not just another patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr Sethna is excellent- very professional, competent, and caring. I trust her immensely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Sethna is detailed and appropriately conservative. I send everyone to her. One of the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
She was amazing. Addressed all questions completely.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Excellent experience. Dr. Sethna was very thorough, professional and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
I can't say enough about the quality care and experience I had. At a time of my lowest I was blessed to see hope .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Sethna was fantastic and reassuring. Would recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Sethna is wonderful! She is thoughtful in her approach and asks for my input.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr. Sethna was very thorough. As she did the exam, she explained everything to me and what my options were afterwards. We talked and made the best decision for me. I know the decisions we made were not based on financial gain, they are best results for me, the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Doctor was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Definitely recommend Dr Sethna
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
Dr Sethna is skilled, kind and listens to any concerns I have. Excellent Dr!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
So far I have had excellent service so I cannot complain about my care there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Very personable, cares about your concerns and comes up with a plan together.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Have been so satisfied with my care and professionalism of everyone in the practice that I have already given a recommendation to a friend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
I recommended my barber to Dr. Sethna.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
So appreciate Dr Sethna
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Sethna was very kind, supportive, open, honest, and all around wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Best consultation, so thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Sethna and her staff are the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
The Dr. Was kind and empathetic but matter if fact in giving me my options and the pros and cons of each. Her construction analogy in explaining the size and structure of my condition was extremely helpful. I really liked her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Sethna is excellent--knowledgeable, thorough, professional, and pleasant. We jointly decided not to pursue surgical excision of a benign lesion of my scalp (after surgery was already scheduled) and developed alternative treatments. This approach is greatly appreciated!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr. Sethna is the best. She listens well, proposes solutions, and follows through with getting them completed and with any needed aftercare.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
I feel that I'm in very good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
I was very pleased with Dr Sethna in every aspect, especially her bedside manner!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. Sethna is incredibly detailed, thorough, and kind!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Outstanding. Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
I was so happy the way doctor sethna madam explain me about my nose problem and solution
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Dr Sethna is absolutely the best !!!! Perfect in every way.sooo caring, explainingtruly listens to my concerns!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr Sethna is always helpful, interested, and informative. Such a wonderful partner in the healthcare of her patients. Thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
I was most appreciative for the time Dr. Sethna took with me, how thorough she was in explaining the procedure and the warmth she showed to me as a patient. I am VERY happy with the results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Sethna was AWESOME! She was informative and clinically knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
No bad experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr. Sethna was great and exceeded my expectations overall.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Doesn't get much better than Dr. Sethna! She cares, she's meticulous, and she's good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
Dr Sethna is an absolutely wonderful Doctor..so caring.explains and listens.Dr has a new patient for life.when my Husband gets through some medical issues he will be going to Dr Sethna as well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2025
Dr Sethna explained all options for treatment and follow up very patiently and never made me feel rushed and didn't leave until all questions were answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
I really loved Dr. Sethna. She is always caring, kind, always explained what she was talking about. I wished all doctors were like her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2025
She seemed very knowledgeable and straightforward with everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
Dr. Sethna is a skilled and relatable provider. She seems to truly care about each case and is approachable, accomplished and interested in each patient's unique needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr Sethna provided plenty of time to assess my situation and explain the risks and results of each option. She was very understanding of my objective and provided recommendations that aligned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
Amazing doctor and staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2025
My appointment was the day the system was down, and Dr. Sethna and team handled it like champs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2025
Dr Setna is kind, professional and skilled
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr. Sethna was very polite, thorough & explained all inquiries well. Highly likely to recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Both Dr. Sethna and the nurse were so thorough and made this experience a good one. I really appreciated their professionalism and how they worked together.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
I have already recommended Dr. Sethna to other people in my network. I appreciate her caring and thoughtful approach to answering questions and covering all the bases every time I visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Dr. Sethna is fantastic! She asks questions and listens to thoughts and concerns of her patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2025
Perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
Dr. Sethna and her staff are first rate. I would recommend this business to anyone I know.They also happen to be friendly and accessible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Sethna and her staff are the greatest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Love the Atmosphere and how Wonderful Everyone is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr. Anita Sethna epitomizes the professionalism I want in a physician. Emory Healthcare is lucky to have her. I am thankful for her sage advice and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for facial, plastic and or reconstructive surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2024
Dr Sethna is the absolute best! She is very knowledgeable and caring, and also just a great person. She has always talked through decisions with me, and explained treatment and procedures such that I can understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Dr. Sethna is also the BEST! She is so kind and so very good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Always professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Dr Sethna is an absolute gift to Emory. I trust her implicitly. She is incredibly intelligent, thoughtful and kind. Dr Sethna is the embodies the characteristcs of the best kind of physician and I hope that Emory rewards her. Thank you Dr Sethna!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
They were all kind, knowledgeable and professional. A truly stellar team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
I've been working with Anita for 5 years after brain surgery left me with palsy on my rt side. She and her staff have been amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Love them!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
I feel very confident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr. Sethna and her staff are the greatest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Dr. Sethna always takes the time to answer my questions and never makes me feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2024
Dr. Sethna is very nice, she listens to what I have to say. She makes it easy to understand what she is gonna do during surgery and what to expect afterwards.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
This is a class A doctor. She's not only beautiful but a top notch professional. The compassion she exhibits is amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
When you're the top hard to be better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Amazing experience with Dr. Sethna and team. From my first consultation to my current follow-up visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Doctor Sethna was very thorough in explaining the type of surgery I will have and how she will do it and how long it will take. The assistant that was with her he was very polite and they both listened to what I had to say.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr. Sethna is the exact righ measure of professional and personable. She is a breath of fresh air!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr. Sethna and her staff are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Dr. Sethna and her staff are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2024
I've recommended her to someone else for a procedure. She's an amazing doctor. Very compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Dr. Sethna has gone above and beyond to help me.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Dr was very nice, genuinely concerned. Stated her partner would need to be consulted prior to any treatment. Took 4 days before finally getting partner's scheduler to contact and schedule appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Dr Setha is an excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Too bad there's not an EXCELLENT tab here. Dr. Sethna has always been Excellent in discussing my options and getting my feelings about what to do next.
