Specialties
Dr. Arthur Wu is a full Professor of Otolaryngology and previously served as Director of the Cedars-Sinai Sinus Center before transitioning to private practice in 2026. He provides comprehensive care for a wide range of ear, nose, and throat conditions, with expertise in sinus, nasal, allergy-related, Eustachian tube, and skull base disorders. His approach combines advanced specialty training, academic leadership, and a personal understanding of how ENT conditions can affect quality of life. As a sinus patient himself, he brings empathy and insight to the care of patients struggling with chronic congestion, sinus pressure, mucus, smell loss, and breathing problems.
Dr. Wu has a particular passion for treating chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, conditions that often require thoughtful, individualized medical and surgical care. He offers expertise in advanced therapies including cutting-edge medical treatments, revision sinus surgery, frontal sinus surgery, and complex endoscopic sinus procedures. He is frequently requested by other ENT physicians to assist with challenging revision sinus and frontal sinus cases.
Dr. Wu is a recognized national and international expert in the field of nasal and sinus disorders, educating other surgeons across the nation and globe through lectures and research presentations. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Otology, Rhinology, & Laryngology, the oldest ENT journal in the nation.
History
Established in 2012.
Dr. Wu began practice at Cedars-Sinai in 2012 as the first fellowship trained sinus & skull base surgeon at Cedars-Sinai. He has since led the way in advancing nasal and sinus care at Cedars-Sinai and around Southern California through compassionate clinical care, education, and cutting edge research. He is a full Professor of Otolaryngology at Cedars-Sinai and was the director of the Cedars-Sinai Sinus Center prior to transitioning to private practice.
Meet the Business Owner: Arthur W.
Dr. Wu graduated with honors and distinction from Stanford University with a degree in Biological Sciences and a minor in Art History. He earned his medical doctorate from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency training in Otolaryngology at the University of California, Los Angeles. After finishing his residency training, Dr. Wu completed a fellowship at Harvard University in Rhinology - Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery. During his training, Dr. Wu gained specialized experience in the treatment of nasal and sinus disorders. He is a full Professor of Otolaryngology at Cedars-Sinai and the director of the Sinus Center. He is on the Board of Directors of the American Rhinologic Society, the premier academic professional society for sinus surgeons. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Otology, Rhinology, & Laryngology, the oldest American ENT journal. He is a native of Los Angeles and an avid Dodgers and Lakers fan.