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.

50 Patient Review(s) / 151 Surveys

07/23/20
There was no discussion about proposed treatment.
06/30/20
The doctor was very patient with me and explained everything in terms that I would understand and seemed really helpful with my concerns.
06/18/20
I actually look forward to visits [...] months with this surgeon. It helps move me farther away from the [...] experience.
06/18/20
Clinic is very efficient. I am very impressed with Dr. Agarwal.
06/15/20
I was not given much information till the day of operations.
06/15/20
Staff need more training, but the doctor is very good.
05/09/20
There was a bit of a wait, but not as long as some doctors. The doctor did apologize and had a good reason, so I don't consider it a negative
04/27/20
*Dr. Agarwal is always very kind and caring!
04/25/20
Dr. Agarwal is a fabulous doctor. So easy to talk to and he has taken great care of me. The problem lies with the staff member.
04/23/20
Always listened.
04/23/20
I would highly recommend others.
03/13/20
It's difficult to get someone to answer & help on the phones.
03/13/20
Both visits I had to wait more than an hour above my appointment time with no explanation.
03/11/20
*Dr. A. provided excellent care. Very detail. Took his time with me. Did not rush! He is awesome.
03/11/20
Would recommend *Dr. A. to anyone.
03/09/20
Everyone was so friendly.
03/09/20
Dr. Agarwal was very good at explaining what needed to be done.
03/09/20
I would recommend this office to my family and friends
03/08/20
Always pleased.
03/08/20
Very pleased.
03/02/20
*Dr. Agarwal MD, *Amit is one of the best physician in the state of Texas.
03/02/20
The nurses was on top of their work with me as a patient. After finish what they have to do. They would tell me, the doctor will be in here shortly.
03/02/20
Dr. Agarwal was a good care provider to me my problem and condition. Very respectable to me. Dr. Agarwal took care of all the mentioned concerns.
03/02/20
The performance and concern about my privacy was very good. Washing hands wearing gloves and wearing ID was done by *Dr. Agarwal and the nurses and staff.
03/02/20
Everything was done like _____ and everyone knew what they was suppose to do with me as a patient.
03/02/20
Times of my visits for appointments the nurse call me in right away. The waiting is about fifteen minutes or less before *Dr. Agarwal come in.
02/29/20
Provider's concern, listening skills, and knowledge were more than very good and advice was excellent!
02/29/20
As long as it is with doctor Agarwal, I will.
02/27/20
Doctor is excellent.
02/25/20
All the paper work could have been done via email prior to office visit for new patients.
02/18/20
Dr. Agarwal is very caring and easy to talk to. He answered all my questions and drew a picture of the procedure to fix my colon. Later when I expressed concern over scheduling my surgery 6 weeks ahead he worked with his scheduler to have it much sooner. i was very pleased.
02/10/20
Dr. Agarwal has to be the most gentle and kind man for his profession I have ever encountered! And I have been to many!!!
01/25/20
The experience with Dr. was very excellent, very professional. Excellent experience. I will recommend my family, friends and all people.
01/25/20
Everybody is excellent thanks for taking care of me.
01/25/20
Ohhh yes! Everyone work together to take care of me, Thanks.
01/24/20
Dr. Agarwal is very sensitive to my medical history and the need to resolve my medical issue.
01/24/20
1. Excellent.
01/24/20
*Dr. Agarwal is a very smart and really is a doctor who truly hears what his patient is going through, he was amazing and so very kind!
01/22/20
I already referred Dr. Agarwal to my friend and she will make appointment later.
01/04/20
Dr. Agarwal is the best of the best! He listens and is very gentle which is important for his profession!
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.
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