Erika Adams Newman, MD

Erika Adams Newman, MD

Specialty: Pediatric Surgery, Surgery
Title: Associate Professor

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  • About

    Dr. Newman is the Section Head of Pediatric Surgery and Surgical Director of the Mott Solid Tumor Oncology Program as well as the Michael W. Mulholland, MD, PhD Research Professor. She completed undergraduate work and medical school at Georgetown University in 2001. Dr. Newman completed General Surgery training at The University of Michigan and Fellowship training at The University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. Dr. Newman is certified by the American Board of Surgery in both Pediatrics and General Surgery. She is an active member of the Children's Oncology Group, the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the Society of Black Academic Surgeons, and the Association for Academic Surgery. Dr. Newman is also committed to innovating new strategies for faculty excellence and advancement in clinical care, research, education, and strategizing organizational changes that allow all individuals an equal and inclusive opportunity to achieve excellence. She is the Associate Director of Cancer Health Equity for the Rogel Cancer Center at Michigan Medicine.

    Clinical Specialization:

    Dr. Newman's practice includes all areas of general pediatric surgery and pediatric diseases of the neck, chest, and abdomen. Her clinical areas of specific interest are pediatric surgical oncology including neuroblastoma, Wilm's tumor, and soft tissue sarcoma. Dr. Newman is also interested in surgical diseases of the biliary tract including liver tumors and biliary atresia.

    Areas of Practice

    Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Pediatric Solid Tumors, Pediatric Biliary Disease, Minimally Invasive Surgery 

    Locations

    • Pediatric Surgery Clinic | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1 Level 2
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416
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    • Pediatric Surgery Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 4 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4217
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    • Solid Tumor Oncology Program | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 4 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4217
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    • Pediatric Surgery Clinic | Trinity Health Oakland Hospital 44555 Woodward Avenue, Suite 505
      Pontiac, MI 48341
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2001

    Residency

    University of Michigan Health System, Surgery General, 2008

    Fellowships

    University of Chicago Hospitals, Surgery/Pediatrics, 2010

    Board Certifications

    Surgery
    Pediatric Surgery

    Professional Organizations

    American Association for Cancer Research 
    American Association for the Advancement of Science
    American College of Surgeons- Candidate member  
    American Pediatric Surgical Association- Candidate member 
    Association for Academic Surgery 
    Association of Women Surgeons 
    International Society Stem Cell Research 
    Society of Black Academic Surgeons 

    Research Overview

    Links

    Newman Lab Website

    Michigan Women's Surgical Collaborative

    Solid Tumor Oncology Program

    PubMed Publications

    Pediatric Surgery - Section of Pediatric Surgery

    HOPE Collaborative

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