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Rajiv Agarwal MD, MSCI

Associate Professor of Medicine, Hematology & Oncology

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Liver Cancer
  • Medical Oncology
  • Metastatic Cancer
  • Palliative Care
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Chicago
  • Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • Master of Science in Clinical Investigation - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Internal Medicine - Duke University Health System

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2018
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Patient Comments

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Dr. Agarwal is likely the kindest, most caring Dr. I've ever had. He's very thorough in discussing treatment options, side effects, etc. He's very open to working with my own choices about the treatment plan and schedule. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.
September 4, 2026
Exceptional
August 16, 2026
Awesome Hospital
August 6, 2026
Everything explained in depth and decision made for best results
August 2, 2026
Dr Agarwal was very knowledgeable of my test results & explained his suggestions to myself, my husband & our son.
August 2, 2026
My provider was very helpful! Explained to me all of my concerns! Knowledgeable and I put my trust in him. I highly recommend him
July 24, 2026
Established an excellent rapport, which rates highly on my list of expectations!
July 10, 2026
Dr Argawal was excellent in explaining my CUP diagnosis from the Cancer ID study. He gave his recommendations ibit was sensitive to my concerns and was able to give me a treatment plan that gave both quality of treatment and quantity of time. I am very pleased I was able to see him at this juncture of my disease process.
July 10, 2026
Dr Agarwal was an impressive doctor. I feel comfortable being under his care.
June 21, 2026