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Anil Agarwal, MD, Nephrology, San Francisco, CA

Anil K Agarwal MD FACP, FASN, FNKF, FISN, FASDIN

Chronic Renal Failure & Dialysis, Hypertension, Interventional Nephrology


Professor of Medicine, UCSF and Deputy Chief of Staff at San Francisco VA Healthcare System

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  • 4150 Clement StreetSan Francisco, CA 94121

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Summary

  • Anil K. Agarwal, MD, FACP, FASN, FNKF, FISN, FASDIN is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at The University of California San Francisco and Academy Professor at Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio. Dr. Agarwal is also the Deputy Chief of Staff at San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System. He is a passionate clinician and educator and is an internationally recognized expert in hypertension, dialysis, anemia, mineral bone disorders and vascular access. He has conducted over 50 clinical trials, developed protocols, and published results of studies. He is a frequently sought speaker nationally and internationally.

    Dr. Agarwal is Past President of the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology and Past Chair of the Interventional Nephrology Workgroup of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN). He has been an ISN ambassador to many countries. He is an advisor to the South Asia Board and a Member of the North America and Caribbean Board of the ISN and is a member of the Fellowship Committee of the ISN. He has authored and edited the first textbook of Interventional Nephrology as well as both the editions of NephSAP on Interventional Nephrology published by the American Society of Nephrology, amongst over 500 publications and presentations.

    Dr. Agarwal serves as editor and reviewer for several medical journals. He chaired many committees and boards, including the Medical Advisory Board of NKF of Ohio and Island Peer Review Organization (Renal Network of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana). He was the Chair of Clinical Scholarship for FAME at Wexner Medical Center from 2014-2020.

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

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1994 - 2027
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2002 - 2021
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
    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

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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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