Amit K. Agarwal, M.D.

4.8 out of 5 stars

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Amit K. Agarwal, MD

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Specialty:
Surgery – Colon and Rectal
Surgery – General
Clinical Interests:
Fecal incontinence, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer screening, benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum and anus, pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease
Board Certification:
American Board of Surgery
Surgery American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Education/Training

Medical School
St. George’s University School Of Medicine, 2010

Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2015

Fellowship
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 2016

Amit K. Agarwal, MD, FACS, was born and raised in Paris, Texas. He earned an undergraduate degree in biology at Austin College, Sherman, Texas, and a medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He then completed his residency in general surgery and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Dr. Agarwal treats patients of all ages. His clinical interests include minimally invasive and robotic surgery of the colon and rectum, cancer screening-colonoscopy, benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum and anus as well as pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and treatment of incontinence. He is also involved in surgical education and clinical research.

Author of a number of peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters, Dr. Agarwal has presented scientific research regionally and nationally. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Texas Medical Association, and the Harris County Medical Society.

He is married to Dr. Nima-Patel Agarwal, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Baylor College of Medicine. In his free time, he enjoys going to sporting events, running, skiing, deep sea fishing, and spending time with friends and family.

21 Patient Review(s) / 133 Surveys

10/31/19
Even when I tried to talk him out of repeating [...] - he completely explained why I needed to repeat in 12 months. I have referred to him.
10/27/19
All good.
10/07/19
I believe that my doctor is a miracle worker!
10/01/19
no nonsense doctor. straight to the point. did not elaborate on what would be required during surgery. but might be better that I did not know more.
09/25/19
Very happy.
09/24/19
I have had nothing but good experiences.
09/18/19
Dr. Agarwal is really great.
09/14/19
Dr. Argarwal was amazing! Caring, professional, informative. Feel so blessed to have been referred to a doctor with the expertise and knowledge of robotics surgery.
08/27/19
overall excellent.
08/17/19
very informative and caring.
07/18/19
This doctor is fabulous. He makes me feel optimistic about my health and prognosis.
07/06/19
Top shelf professionals.
06/20/19
Physician very thorough with examination & communication. *Dr. Agarwal demonstrates compassion and genuine respect.
06/01/19
He is great. Very patient oriented.
05/31/19
he was not nice at all and when I asked questions he got annoyed with me and responded as if my questions were dumb.
04/28/19
the visit was educational & comfortable.
04/23/19
I agreed to a surgery and laid out my post op care needs- none of them were handled as requested. now I am [...] [...] with a giant hole in my [...] and no one to change the packing which must be done 3 times a day and I cannot reach it obviously.
04/19/19
*Dr. Agarwal always takes my concerns and goals seriously. He is very knowledgeable & reassuring. He does not trivialize my concerns about returning to an [...] life after [...].
02/20/19
Dr. Agarwal is excellent.
01/26/19
Excellent surgeon.
01/23/19
To be honest, Dr. Agarwal is the best and well experienced surgeon when it comes to his specialty. he does provide outstanding services. He absolutely listen carefully to all patient's questions, concerns and issues that the patients have or face with. Dr. Agarwal is a detailed orientated doctor and always found friendly to his patients and non patients. he go over and over with details when it come to any procedure for the sake of treatment. he will definitely go for the best choices from his best knowledge and will provide alternatives if there is any exist. Dr. Agarwal is trusted person when it come to his specialty. I said this based on my experiences with him during my [...] surgery procedures that have been done by him. he is highly and strongly recommended for all patients in his specialties.
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