Board-Certified
Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck Surgery
Career Highlights
In addition to authoring several journal publications and book chapters, Dr. Anwar was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for his excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service.
Dr. Anwar returned to Southern California after completing residency to become a member of the Southern California Head & Neck Medical Group (SCHNG). In 2019, Southern California Head & Neck merged with Pacific Eye & Ear Specialists under the new branding Pacific Head & Neck.
Dr. Anwar is accepting new patients and takes most major insurances.
Affiliations, Education & Research
Articles of Dr. Anwar
Is my sinus infection really a sinus infection?
Is my sinus infection really a sinus infection? Many medical specialists now believe that acute sinusitis as a cause of recurrent headaches is a relatively rare phenomenon. What if I told you that a self-diagnosing patient and a well-intentioned treating physician would be wrong 80% of the time in treating acute...
What is Chronic Sinusitis?
Chronic sinusitis is the persistent inflammation of your paranasal sinuses that lasts for 3 months or longer. The paranasal sinuses are a group of air-filled cavities surrounding your nasal cavity. Sometimes these sinuses are not able to drain properly into the nose like they should. This is often due to infections that inflame and close off the natural drainage openings of the sinuses or...
Swollen Taste Buds: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Swollen taste buds are relatively common since there are a variety of different conditions that can cause them. They often present as swollen red or white bumps that usually appear in the center or back of the tongue and are often tender or cause a burning sensation when you eat. They are usually quick to heal without any intervention and resolve within a few days to a couple we...
