Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Sarwal as highly knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate, and say she inspires confidence in their care. Reviewers highlight clear, patient-centered communication: she listens, takes time with visits, explains diagnoses and test results in understandable terms, and gives actionable instructions and follow-up. Many also note her thoroughness, courtesy from staff, and that they feel heard and well cared for.
Generated via Patient Reviews
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Nephrology & Hypertension
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Psychology - University of British Columbia | B.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Medical | Medicine - St. George's University School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - Lincoln Hospital | Resident |
| Chief Resident | Internal Medicine - Lincoln Hospital | Chief Resident |
| Fellowship | Nephrology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine | Clinical Fellow |
| Fellowship | Nephrology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine | Chief/Clinical Fellow |
| Graduate Training | Clinical Investigation - University of Utah | M.S.C.I |
| Fellowship | Nephrology - University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine | Chief/Research Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Sarwal A, Boucher RE, Abraham N, Singh R, Ye X, Moghaddam FA, Hartsell SE, Wei G, Beddhu S (2023). Associations of Hyponatremia with Cognition Function and All-Cause Mortality: Post Hoc Analysis of the Systolic BP Intervention Trial. Kidney360, 4(10), 1362-1370.
- Sarwal A, Yamauchi J, Raghavan D, Shihab F, Fornadi K, Rofaiel G, Zimmerman M, Campsen J, Baker N, Akhila Ganireddy Y, Aviles-Ovalle L, Baker T, Hall IE, Molnar MZ (2023). Throwing stones: kidney stone incidence in living kidney donor candidates with increased metabolic risk. Ren Fail, 45(1), 2226763.
- Sarwal A, Abraham D, Kethineni R, Ramkumar N, Abraham J (2023). Acute kidney injury, necrotizing pancreatitis and nephrocalcinosis: A rare presentation of primary hyperparathyroidism. Am J Med Sci, 365(3), 313-314.
- Sarwal A, Gomez E, Perez-Gutierrez V, Carlos A, Afzal A, Sivakumar M, Rabah S, Kasubhai M, Gnanasekaran I, Menon V (2022). Renal recovery after acute kidney injury in a minority population of hospitalized COVID-19 patients: A retrospective cohort study. Medicine (Baltimore), 101(11).
- Sarwal A, Kim S, Gnanasekaran I (2022). Life-threatening alkalosis from baking soda pica in an end stage renal disease hemodialysis patient. Hemodial Int, 26(2), E16-E18.
- Chiu CY, Sarwal A, Jawed M, Chemarthi VS, Shabarek N (2021). Telemedicine experience of NYC Internal Medicine residents during COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS One, 16(2), e0246762.
- Chiu CY, Sarwal A, Mon AM, Tan YE, Shah V (2021). Gastrointestinal: COVID-19 related ischemic bowel disease. J Gastroenterol Hepatol, 36(4), 850.
- Sarwal A, Gnanasekaran I (2021). Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis. Am J Med Sci, 361(1), e5-e6.
- Sarwal A, Gnanasekaran I (2021). Hydralazine induced lupus nephritis after prolonged exposure. Am J Med Sci, 361(1), 130-131.
- Sarwal A, Kim S, Gnanasekaran I (2021). A Case Report: Hepatitis B Virus Reverse Seroconversion in a Low-Risk Hemodialysis Patient. Am J Med, 134(1), e55-e56.
- Chiu CY, Sarwal A, Azhar Munir R, Widjaja M, Khalid A, Khanna R (2020). Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) Induced by Long-Term Use of Citalopram and Short-Term Use of Naproxen. Am J Case Rep, 21, e926561.
- Dodd MD, Weiss N, McDonnell GP, Sarwal A, Kingstone A (2012). Gaze cues influence memory'but not for long. Acta Psychol (Amst), 141(2), 270-5.
Review
- Kim S, Sarwal A, Yee XT, Fraga SAG, Campion V, Gnanasekaran I (2024). Metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA): Is it an underestimated entity? A retrospective, single-center case series. [Review]. Hemodial Int, 28, (1), 32-39.
- Chiu CY, Sarwal A (2023). Evaluating the Nephrotoxicity of Area-under-the-Curve-Based Dosing of Vancomycin with Concomitant Antipseudomonal Beta-Lactam Antibiotics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [Review]. Medicina (Kaunas), 59, (4).
Letter
- Sarwal A, Gomez E, Mon AM, Gnanasekaran I, Menon V, Venugopal U, Kasubhai M (2021). Implementation of Protocolized Medicine: Management of Hyperkalemia on the Inpatient Internal Medicine Floors. [Letter to the editor]. Am J Med Sci, 361(4), 542-544.
- Sarwal A, Chiu CY, Feinstein A (2020). Does Clindamycin Induce Acute Kidney Injury? [Letter to the editor]. Am J Med Sci, 359(5), 303.
- Sarwal A, Menon V, Gnanasekaran I (2019). Risks of Prescription Sharing. [Letter to the editor]. Am J Med Sci, 358(6), 433-434.
She answered my questions clearly and provided lots of information. I felt very comfortable and confident with her as my doctor.
Very knowledgeable, and she helps us understand every thing
She is very professional and kind.
Dr Sarwal is an excellent MD. Explains everything really well and really takes the time. I never feel rushed and I feel like she really cares about my issues and we are trying to get them resolved.
She is versed in the most modern treatments. She has analytical skills that contribute to patient feelings of confidence.
Dr Sarwal is great. She explains things well, is kind, upbeat and knowledgeable.
Amazing doctor she is very talented and listen to all my questions.
She was great and knowledgeable
She made sure I understood what is happening with my body. How to do the things she what's me to do.
Dr. Sarwal is always friendly, professional and very thorough with my health care. I trust her diagnoses and care. She is at the top of her profession. Always kind and patient.
Dr. Sarwal is highly recommended as a good, knowledgeable, and top professional.
Knowledgable about her field of practice
I have now gone to three nephrologist and Doctor Sarwal has been the best for me. She doesn't rush your visit and she explains everything clearly. I would highly recommend her.
Dr. Sarwal is an outstanding physician. She is professional, respectful, and very knowledgeable. I trust her care completely.
Meds and interactions like high blood pressure Or sodium or with AFib
Very personable and cares about my health
Exceptional/10+
Seemed to really know her business. Very friendly and thorough with the cam knowledgeable @ answers all questions
So knowledgeable and caring! Very kind! She listens and doesn't rush us! Excellent!!!
Bery pleased with Dr Sarwal. And the assistant. Great service
Exceptional very thorough made my visit very very enjoyable. 10 stars!
Very good
Dr Sarwal is fabulous! I finally feel like I'm really being cared for. SHE LISTENS AND EXPLAINS EVERYTHING IN DETAIL. She is caring and compassionate.
Kind and helpful explanation in answering my questions about my health [TRANSLATED]
Yes I would recommend Amara. To anyone that is interested
Very good doctor to work with.
Do not want to.
Great Doctor! Very knowledgeable & caring
Thank her for giving me positive feedback back and telling me the things I can eat and the proper way to take my blood pressure at home
Dr Sarwal is great at listening and explaining things to me regarding my care and answers my questions.
She is very hepful and engaging.
Dr Sarwal is courteous and informative. She answered all my questions and explained my health concerns simply and clearly.
While being highly professional, Dr. Sarwal was also thoughtful and helpful. I immediately developed a strong sense of confidence in her.
She was not rushed and answered any questions I had. She called me the next day with my test results.
She is very nice in treating her patients, in the case of Bertalina, she is delighted that she is her doctor. [TRANSLATED]
Courteous, caring, wanted me to follow-up for tests in 3 months
She was a. Pleasure to work with and was perfect in her care, mannerism, and instructions!
Smart, friendly, good listener.. all qualities I love in a good doctor. she took the time with me and came up with a great healthcare plan. Making appointments was easy and everything flowed smoothly. that's not always the case in the healthcare system.
Dr. Sarwal was very thorough and listened to all my concerns and worries. She didn't make me feel hurried and unimportant. I trust her completely' very satisfied with her
She took time to listen to my concerns and offered feedback and set up appointments both to see her again and with another provider to help meet my needs.
It was my first time seeing her and was very impressed. She talk to me about my issues and how to try to fix them She was very understanding and not judgemental.
Dr. Sarwal is a proficient doctor who listens and provides answers in the detail needed and at a level the patient can understand. Thank you for a positive experience and for taking time to answer questions from an anxious patient
She is very caring , kind, and positive.
Dr Sarwal Is so caring and professionally intelectual. We discussed things one at a time so that I understood. Always a great visit.
Dr Sarwal is the best. She listens to your concerns and addresses them. She explains exactly why you need something or what is going on.
I always look forward to my visits with Dr. Sarwal. She is professional and thorough in her examination, and answers all my concerns.
Dr. Sarwal is super. The way she communicated, explained what she is doing, and answered all my questions was outstanding. I look forward to working with her on my health issues.
Excellent [TRANSLATED]
Dr. Sarwal is a smart, kind, and understanding individual. I would recommend her to all of my friends to address kidney issues.
Great communication
Having good people like that attend to you sure makes is easier.
Dr. Sawal was amazing. She explained everything so it was understandable without being condescending. She listened to concerns and questions.
Dr. Sarwal explained clearly my diagnoses and what steps to take to continue with my health.
She is respectful and explained to me my lab results. She also recommended me what I need to do to take care of my physical health.
Dr. Sarwal is an attentive and deliberate physician. She addressed all of my concerns and difficulties. and provided clear imstructions going forward. I recommend her without reservation. Having a referral to such a specialist is not easy for many to face. It carries a degree of trepidation and anxiety, but Dr. Sarwal is both caring and insightful.
very nice and courtesy
Very good Doctor.
Dr. Sarwal is and extraordinary doctor . I felt very comfortable talking with her about my health concerns.
A 10-star doctor!!!
Very professional and caring.
Dr. Sarwal was very thorough in explaining to me my medical condition.
Buen profesional y explicación al paciente, excelente