Adhish Agarwal
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Adhish Agarwal, MD

Languages spoken: Hindi, English

Clinical Locations

University of Utah Hospital

Kidney and Liver Clinic
Salt Lake City
801-581-2772

  • Adhish Agarwal, MD, is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the University of Utah. After completing his medical school training at the University of Delhi (MAMC), he completed Internship and Residency training in Internal Medicine at Nassau University Medical Center in New York, and subsequently a Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Utah in 2003. After his fellowship, he practiced Nephrology in Ogden, during which he also served as Medical Director for two University of Utah Dialysis units, as Chief Department of Medicine at McKay-Dee Hospital, as Medical Director for Intermountain Healthcare Acute Dialysis services for the Northern region, and also served as a Board Member of the Dialysis Research Foundation. He joined the University of Utah in June 2017. Since June 2020, he has also served as the Associate Chief of Medicine Service at the SLC VA Medical Center. He is board certified in Nephrology through the American Board of Internal Medicine.

    Dr. Agarwal’s clinical interests include taking care of patients with various kidney problems including glomerulonephritis, ADPKD, acute kidney injury, and dialysis, and enjoys interactions with his patients. His primary research interests include cardio-renal syndrome, renal physiology in heart failure, and hypertension.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)
    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

    Patient Rating

    5.0 /5
    ( out of 34 reviews )

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    Patient Comments

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    June 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very knowledgeable and answer question so I understand. I have enjoyed his visits.

    May 13, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Agarwal is the most compassionate and caring doctor. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who has concerns and/or questions about their health---especially their kidney health. Don't be afraid to ask him for clarifications he is most willing to oblige.

    April 21, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Agarwal is very kind and understanding¿he always answers my questions and never makes me feel dumb¿he makes time for me as a person and patient

    April 09, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Agarwal was exceptional. This was a first visit, and our review of my health issues and history helped me to understand what and why my current rating occurred and what to expect. He was direct, very helpful and caring. I would recommend him to anyone who needs his specialty. This attitude has been the case with everyone we've encountered at the U Hospital and its other locations. Everyone has been caring and helpful - and I emphasize 'everyone' - from the professionals to the support staff. For an organization of the U's Health System's scale and scope, it is incredible that this is the environment that has been nurtured, and exhibited consistently. But it's true, and the reason we have, and will, continue to use the U's services,

    March 23, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr Agarwal is very thorough, thoughtful and kind

    March 23, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Dr. Agarwal has my highest regard and I highly recommend his care. He actually listens and involves you in your care plan.

    February 10, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    One of the kindest Dr I have ever been to¿takes the time to explain treatment and new meds and never makes you feel he is rushed¿highly recommend him

    January 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    He cares and he listens. Even better, he explains what is going on with your health.

    January 28, 2024
    UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

    Very personable and pleasant to talk to; very knowledgeable and took time to make his in depth knowledge understandable to us who have little medical background. Very clear, and pleasant.

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  • Adhish Agarwal, MD, is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the University of Utah. After completing his medical school training at the University of Delhi (MAMC), he completed Internship and Residency training in Internal Medicine at Nassau University Medical Center in New York, and subsequently a Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Utah in 2003. After his fellowship, he practiced Nephrology in Ogden, during which he also served as Medical Director for two University of Utah Dialysis units, as Chief Department of Medicine at McKay-Dee Hospital, as Medical Director for Intermountain Healthcare Acute Dialysis services for the Northern region, and also served as a Board Member of the Dialysis Research Foundation. He joined the University of Utah in June 2017. Since June 2020, he has also served as the Associate Chief of Medicine Service at the SLC VA Medical Center. He is board certified in Nephrology through the American Board of Internal Medicine.

    Dr. Agarwal’s clinical interests include taking care of patients with various kidney problems including glomerulonephritis, ADPKD, acute kidney injury, and dialysis, and enjoys interactions with his patients. His primary research interests include cardio-renal syndrome, renal physiology in heart failure, and hypertension.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Internal Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions Nephrology
    Board Certification
    American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology)
    Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

    Education history

    Fellowship Nephrology - University of Utah School of Medicine Clinical Fellow
    Internal Medicine - Nassau University Medical Center Intern/Resident
    Internship General Surgery - University of Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College Intern
    Medical School - University of Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College M.D.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Agarwal A, Beddhu S, Boucher R, Rao V, Ramkumar N, Rodan AR, Fang J, Wynne BM, Drakos SG, Hanff T, Cheung AK, Fang JC (2024). Evaluation of renal sodium handling in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: A pilot study. Physiol Rep, 12(9), e16033. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. 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. (Read full article)
    4. 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. (Read full article)
    5. 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. (Read full article)
    6. Agarwal A, Cheung AK (2020). Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists in ESKD. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol, 15(7), 1047-1049. (Read full article)
    7. 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. (Read full article)
    8. 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. (Read full article)
    9. 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. (Read full article)
    10. 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. (Read full article)
    11. 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. (Read full article)
    12. Painter PL, Agarwal A, Drummond M (2017). Physical Function and Physical Activity in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients. Perit Dial Int, 37(6), 598-604. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Agarwal A (2018). Evaluation and Management of Lower-Extremity Ulcers. [Letter to the editor]. N Engl J Med, 378(3), 302. (Read full article)
    2. Agarwal A (2017). Single-Nephron Glomerular Filtration Rate in Healthy Adults. [Letter to the editor]. N Engl J Med, 377(12), 1202. (Read full article)