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Anil Agarwal, MD, Nephrology, Fresno, CA

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Nephrology Fresno, CA

Interventional Nephrology

Chief of Medicine VA Central California Healthcare System and Professor UCSF

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  • Office

    2615 E Clinton Ave
    Fresno, CA 93703

Summary

  • Dr. Anil Agarwal is Chief of Medicine at Veterans Administration Hospital in Fresno, California. He is a nephrologist trained at Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. He received his medical degree from Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College and has been in practice for four decades. He is experienced in general nephrology, acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, interventional nephrology, and dialysis. He is an interventional nephrologist who established the program at Ohio State University. He is currently the President of American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology. He is also incoming Chair of Interventional Nephrology Workgroup of International Society of Nephrology.
    Apart from being an excellent clinician, Dr. Agarwal serves in multiple leadership roles locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. He is a passionate educator, author and mentor. He also served as the Director of Clinical Scholarship for FAME at OSU College of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 1994 - 1996
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1994
  • Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College
    Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical CollegeClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2002 - 2021
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow International Society of Nephrology
  • Top Doctor International Association of Internists
  • Best Doctors in America
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Aneurysmal Dilatation of Dialysis Arteriovenous Access.  
    Shah R, Vachharajani TJ, Agarwal AK, The Open Urology & Nephrology Journal, 1/1/2013
  • Anemia associated with chronic heart failure: Current Concepts.  
    Shah R, Agarwal A, Clinical Interventions in Aging, 1/1/2013
  • Cardiorenal Syndrome and the Role of Ultrafiltration in Heart Failure.  
    Prosek J, Agarwal A, Parikh S, Curr Heart Fail Rep, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The spectrum of acute kidney injury in bath salts intoxication.
    McNeely J, Parikh S, Valentine, C, Haddad N, Shidham G, Rovin B, Hebert L, Agarwal A, American Society of Nephrology, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2012
  • CKD care for patients with failing kidney transplantation.
    Nori US, Shah R, Haddad NJ, Agarwal AK, American Society of Nephrology, 1/1/2011
  • Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Prolyl Hydroxylase Inhibitor (HIF-PHI) Corrects Anemia without Fe Depletion in the Absence of IV Fe.
    Provenzano R, Hulter H, Agarwal A, Klaus S, Lee T, Yu P, Neff T, ASN, 1/1/2011
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Other

  • Anemia in CKD Stage 5: Balancing Morbidity, Mortality, and Quality of Life. 
    Wish J, Covesdy C, Agarwal A, Online CME. National Kidney Foundation
    http://www.kidney.org/cme
    1/1/2012
  • Definition of peritoneal catheter complications and proper function. Core curriculum for peritoneal dialysis catheter procedures. Peritoneal dialysis curriculum. 
    Ash S and Agarwal A, American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.
    http://www.amazon.com/Curriculum-Peritoneal-Dialysis-Catheter-Procedures/dp/1452893233/ref=sr_1_1?ie
    1/1/2011
  • Peritoneal dialysis catheters designs and overview of placement techniques. Core curriculum for peritoneal dialysis catheter procedures. 
    Ash S and Agarwal A, American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
    http://www.amazon.com/Curriculum-Peritoneal-Dialysis-Catheter-Procedures/dp/1452893233/ref=sr_1_1?ie
    1/1/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Neutrolin Cuts Catheter-Based Blood Infection Risk in Hemodialysis
    Neutrolin Cuts Catheter-Based Blood Infection Risk in HemodialysisMay 11th, 2019
  • FROM THE UNIT TO THE HOME with a Program Track Focusing on Home Hemodialysis
    FROM THE UNIT TO THE HOME with a Program Track Focusing on Home HemodialysisAugust 31st, 2019
  • 41 Signs Your Kidneys Are in Big Trouble
    41 Signs Your Kidneys Are in Big TroubleSeptember 13th, 2019
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