Biography
When prescribing treatment for head and neck cancers, the physician has to consider not only biology and anatomy, but also the particular circumstances in the patient's life. We use a multidisciplinary team approach with the goal of treatment that provides the best oncologic and functional outcome possible.
I have always found dealing with serious and difficult disease most rewarding. Head and neck cancer care presents exceptional challenges for the patient and our team, but working with these patients facing great challenges is rewarding to me personally. To help put patients at ease, I try to inject humor into difficult situations whenever possible. My areas of expertise include salivary gland and thyroid cancers.
Conditions I Treat
- Head and neck cancers
- Salivary gland cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Professional Background
Dr. Newlands is an expert in head and neck oncologic surgery and an accomplished neuroscientist. He comes to Rochester from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, where he served as Harry Carothers Wiess Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology since 2003. Prior to joining the University of Texas in 1999, Dr. Newlands served for three years on the faculty of the Division of Otolaryngology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Dr Newlands primary research interest is in the physiology of the vestibular system, particularly in recovery from injuries to the inner ear. Anatomic, behavioral, and physiologic methods are used to investigate mechanisms of recovery that may lead to medical intervention.
Dr. Newlands was among the first graduates of the combined M.D.-Ph.D. program at the University of Texas Medical Branch, earning a Ph.D. in neuroscience along with his medical degree. He completed an internship in general surgery at Virginia-Mason Medical Center in Seattle, followed by a residency in otolaryngology at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Newlands holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of California in Santa Barbara, and also earned a master's in business administration from the University of Texas in Austin.
Research
Dr Newlands primary research interest is in the physiology of the vestibular system, particularly in recovery from injuries to the inner ear. Anatomic, behavioral, and physiologic methods are used to investigate mechanisms of recovery that may lead to medical intervention.
Awards
2004
Edmund Prince Fowler Award, Outstanding Basic Science Thesis
Sponsor: The Triological Society
2002
Kozmetsky Award, Academic Achievement in Option II Executive MBA
Sponsor: University of Texas
1995
A.R.O. Travel award
Sponsor: The Association for Research in Otolaryngolgy
1989
James Beall Award for Outstanding Research in Anatomy and Neuroscience
Sponsor: University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston, TX
1988
1st Place, Poster Competition
Sponsor: Galveston Chapter Society for Neuroscience
1988
Elias Hochman Research Award
Sponsor: University of Texas Medical Branch
1985
Dean's List, University of Texas Medical Branch
Location: Galveston, TX
1984
Merit Scholarship, University of Texas
Location: Galveston, TX
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Publications
Journal Articles
4/21/2023
Ryll LS, Pellegrini WR, Richards PQ, Zhou MT, Newlands SD, Levi JR. "An evaluation of otolaryngology resources at United States medical schools." American journal of otolaryngology.. 2023 Apr 21; 44(4):103904. Epub 2023 Apr 21.
4/3/2023
Ryll LS, Pellegrini WR, Richards PQ, Zhou MT, Newlands SD, Levi JR. "A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Evaluating United States Medical School Curricula in Otolaryngology." The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology.. 2023 Apr 3; :34894231164220. Epub 2023 Apr 03.
3/30/2022
Song Y, Uchida H, Sharipol A, Piraino L, Mereness JA, Ingalls MH, Rebhahn J, Newlands SD, DeLouise LA, Ovitt CE, Benoit DSW. "Author Correction: Development of a functional salivary gland tissue chip with potential for high-content drug screening." Communications biology.. 2022 Mar 30; 5(1):315. Epub 2022 Mar 30.
Books & Chapters
2006
Chapter Title: Degenerative, idiopathic and connective tissue disease
Book Title: Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology
Author List: Newlands S.D., Bailey B.J.
Published By: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2006 in Philadelphia, PA
2006
Chapter Title: Vestibular function and anatomy
Book Title: Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology
Author List: Newlands S.D., Wall C., Bailey B.J.
Published By: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2006 in Philadelphia, PA
2006
Chapter Title: Anesthesiology
Book Title: Head and neck Surgery-Otolaryngology
Author List: Doulatram G., Newlands S.D., Bailey B.J.
Published By: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2006 in Philadelphia, PA
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