
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi
Adhish Agarwal, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension.
Dr. Agarwal completed his medical school training at the University of Delhi (MAMC) and completed Internship and Residency training in Internal Medicine at Nassau University Medical Center in New York. After his Internal Medicine training, he completed a Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Utah in 2003. He then went into Nephrology private practice in Ogden, UT where he managed a busy clinical practice during which he served as Medical Director for two University of Utah Dialysis units, as Chief Department of Medicine at McKayDee hospital, and Medical Director for Intermountain Acute Dialysis services for the Northern region until he joined the University of Utah in June 2017. While in Ogden, he also served as a Board Member of the Dialysis Research Foundation. Since June 2020, he is the Associate Chief of Medicine at the SLC VA.
Dr. Agarwal’s primary clinical interests include taking care of patients with kidney problems including glomerulonephritis, ADPKD, acute kidney injury, and dialysis, and enjoys long-term care of patients. His primary research interests include cardio-renal syndrome, renal physiology in heart failure, and hypertension.
Clinical Locations
Kidney and Liver Clinic
801-585-6320
Fax: (801) 581-7627
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | Nephrology |
Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.9/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.9/ 5

Wait time at clinic
4.7/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.9/ 5

Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Awesome
UofU Patient
June 28, 2021
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he is so kind and very concerned about me.
UofU Patient
May 22, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Agarwal does an excellent job of explaining complicated medical concerns in easy to understand language. He always inquires about preventative care/screening (e.g. mammogram, colonoscopy, etc.) even though he is not my primary care provider, which is a rare quality among speciality care providers. Dr. Agarwal thoughtful, shows genuine concern about his patients, and not only is familiar with the most recent medical literature but participates as a study physician in medication research trials.
UofU Patient
March 22, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
I have been with Dr. Agrawal for a long time.
UofU Patient
January 17, 2021
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Agarwal has a caring manner & answered my questions at a level I could understand.
UofU Patient
December 14, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr Agarwal is a very thorough and professional doctor. He has aways discussed my care in a manner i could easily understand.
UofU Patient
September 23, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Dr. Agarwal for President!
UofU Patient
September 12, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
Good. No issues
UofU Patient
August 25, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
awesome experience
UofU Patient
July 13, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
There is a possibility kidney problem might be result of medication. I appreciate ruling that out first before any additional test are performed. Thank you
UofU Patient
June 24, 2020
UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS
He made eye contact and listened to me when I was talking. I appreciated that and felt like he truly cared. He explained things and I didn't feel lost or confused at the end of the appointment.
Adhish Agarwal, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension.
Dr. Agarwal completed his medical school training at the University of Delhi (MAMC) and completed Internship and Residency training in Internal Medicine at Nassau University Medical Center in New York. After his Internal Medicine training, he completed a Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Utah in 2003. He then went into Nephrology private practice in Ogden, UT where he managed a busy clinical practice during which he served as Medical Director for two University of Utah Dialysis units, as Chief Department of Medicine at McKayDee hospital, and Medical Director for Intermountain Acute Dialysis services for the Northern region until he joined the University of Utah in June 2017. While in Ogden, he also served as a Board Member of the Dialysis Research Foundation. Since June 2020, he is the Associate Chief of Medicine at the SLC VA.
Dr. Agarwal’s primary clinical interests include taking care of patients with kidney problems including glomerulonephritis, ADPKD, acute kidney injury, and dialysis, and enjoys long-term care of patients. His primary research interests include cardio-renal syndrome, renal physiology in heart failure, and hypertension.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Internal Medicine
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | Nephrology |
Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates |
Education History
Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Nephrology Clinical Fellow, 2003 |
Internship/Residency | Nassau University Medical Center Internal Medicine Intern/Resident, 2001 |
Internship | University of Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College General Surgery Intern, 1998 |
Professional Medical | University of Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College Medical School M.D., 1996 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Malhotra R, Katz R, Jotwani V, Agarwal A, Cohen DL, Cushman WC, Ishani A, Killeen AA, Kitzman DW, Oparil S, Papademetriou V, Parikh CR, Raphael KL, Rocco MV, Tamariz LJ, Whelton PK, Wright JT Jr, Shlipak MG, Ix JH (2020). Estimated GFR Variability and Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in SPRINT (Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial). Am J Kidney Dis, 78(1), 48-56.
- Shah C, Srinivasan D, Erus G, Schmitt JE, Agarwal A, Cho ME, Lerner AJ, Haley WE, Kurella Tamura M, Davatzikos C, Bryan RN, Fan Y, Nasrallah IM (2021). Changes in brain functional connectivity and cognition related to white matter lesion burden in hypertensive patients from SPRINT. Neuroradiology, 63(6), 913-924.
- Cho ME, Hansen JL, Sauer BC, Cheung AK, Agarwal A, Greene T (2021). Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk associated with Iron Status in Veterans with CKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol, 16(4), 522-531.
- Agarwal A, Wei G, Boucher R, Ahmed F, Beddhu S (2021). Modification of the effects of intensive systolic blood pressure control on kidney outcomes by baseline body mass index. Nephrology (Carlton), 26(4), 303-311.
- Agarwal A, Cheung AK (2020). Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists in ESKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol, 15(7), 1047-1049.
- Singhania G, Ejaz AA, McCullough PA, Kluger AY, Balamuthusamy S, Dass B, Singhania N, Agarwal A (2019). Continuation of Chronic Heart Failure Therapies During Heart Failure Hospitalization - a Review. Rev Cardiovasc Med, 20(3), 111-120.
- Agarwal A, Cheung AK, Ma J, Cho M, Li M (2019). Effect of Baseline Kidney Function on the Risk of Recurrent Stroke and on Effects of Intensive Blood Pressure Control in Patients With Previous Lacunar Stroke: A Post Hoc Analysis of the SPS3 Trial (Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes). J Am Heart Assoc, 8(16), e013098.
- Frodsham SG, Yu Z, Lyons AM, Agarwal A, Pezzolesi MH, Dong L, Srinivas TR, Ying J, Greene T, Raphael KL, Smith KR, Pezzolesi MG (2018). The Familiality of Rapid Renal Decline in Diabetes. Diabetes, 68(2), 420-429.
- Nyman HA, Agarwal A, Senekjian HO, Leypoldt JK, Cheung AK (2018). Removal of vancomycin administered during dialysis by a high-flux dialyzer. Hemodial Int, 22(3), 383-387.
- Al-Rabadi L, Box T, Singhania G, Al-Marji C, Agarwal A, Hall I, Gordon CE, Tran H (2018). Rationale for treatment of hepatitis C virus infection in end-stage renal disease patients who are not kidney transplant candidates. Hemodial Int, 22 Suppl 1, S45-S52.
- Painter PL, Agarwal A, Drummond M (2017). Physical Function and Physical Activity in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. Perit Dial Int, 37(6), 598-604.
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Global Impact
Education History
Internship | University of Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College General Surgery Intern |
Professional Medical | University of Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College Medical School M.D. |
Awards & Honors
Always in the first 10% of the class in medical school, University of Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India | India |