Locations
Wellmed at Cedar Park
Cedar Park
Phone
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Insurances accepted
United HealthCare Insurance Company
About
Bio
Recognized as a skilled internist, Dr. Agarwal is proficient in treating all common and complex adult medical problems. His areas of particular interest include diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, dementia, stroke, heart disease, and geriatric care - to name a few
Since 2018, he has been serving as the lead physician at WellMed at Cedar Park in Texas. His mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and respectful primary care services to adults and their families promoting sound health, quality of life, and dignity.
Completed his residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins/Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in 2008.
On a more personal note, he speaks both English and Hindi. Loves to play racquet sports, listening to music and reading in his free time.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Internal Medicine
Licenses
United States: Texas
Languages spoken
English, Hindi
Doctor Q&A
289 Answers
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nikhil Agarwalanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Depends: Migraines are usually due to some aggravating factor in most people. A lot of people as they grow older stop having migraines. If you have very specif... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Covid: Yes some people can just have fever as a symptom, but most of the times it is accompanied by other symptoms. If high risk exposure or other reasons to... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Nail pitting: Nail pitting if in one nail only can be monitored, but if multiple nails should get evaluated further. Can be a sign of nail psoriasis or other disord... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Sinus Infection: Hi, it could be a combination of allergies leading to sinus infection. You may need to do some nasal steroid sprays along with antihistamines. If you ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Foot problem: From your description it seems like you have infection around the ingrown toenail. Will need to see a podiatrist ( foot doctor ) for examination and t... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Gout: It is possible. Please get it examined as it can be other things also. You will also need to get uric acid levels checked. Eliminate gout precipitatin... Read More
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A 46-year-old male asked:
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Abdominal pain: While it is possible, it would be unusual to have abdominal pain from muscle strain for so long unless you are really doing strenuous exercises. I agr... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Nausea/bloating: Yes it is possible, if there are no gallstones or infection then it may not cause any pain and just cause nausea and /or bloating. It is more of a fun... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:
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Further evaluation: Yes, this needs further evaluation, weight loss , abdominal pain and loss of appetite are significant symptoms. Not sure if you have seen a gastroente... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: You are possibly having stomach inflammation or mild stomach ulcer. Less likely to be pancreas related. Minimize alcohol, over the counter pain meds, ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Yes, once the scab falls off and if it was not a big or deep wound, healthy skin can form over it. With bigger scabs usually a scar tissue is left beh... Read More
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A 57-year-old male asked:
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Needs urgent eval: Red burning spots on the legs in a person with diabetes, can be either cellulitis (skin infection), fungal infection, neuropathy ( nerve involvement).... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
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Regular Hygiene: Is there any discharge or accumulation under the foreskin? if yes , use mild soap and clean regularly. If not may want to consult with a urologist.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Palpitations: Heart rate in the 170's is abnormal. You should see a doctor for complete labs and physical exam and ekg. Also may need a holter monitor to evaluate t... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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Back Spasm: Sorry to heart that, you can use warm heat packs until the muscles relax. He may also need some anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxers if the problem... Read More
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A 72-year-old female asked:
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Barrett's: No, Hipprex should not affect the barrett's. As long as you do not feel any worsening of reflux or acid coming up after taking it, it should be fine. ... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Tiny lump: From your description it can a lipoma ( small mass of fatty tissue ) which is completely benign and can be just monitored. It can also be a cyst which... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
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CT scan: CT abdomen sometimes includes the lung bases but it is not dedicated to that. If need to get lungs evaluated then need a dedicated lung CT or chest xr... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Breathing problems: It depends upon whether it is more of a feeling or an actual decrease in breathing. Depends on whether you smoke or not, exercise frequency and baseli... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Covid: It depends upon how bad the symptoms of covid are and the kind of work you are doing. If they are both mild then yes work can be done. If they are bot... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Nose problems: Hi, it seems like there may be something structurally going on there and would need an ENT to look at it. It could be a deviated nasal septum or nasal... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Peptic ulcer: Yes , it does sound like it. Not sure what over the counter medications you have tried. Please stop ibuprofen completely if not done so already. You w... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Covid-19 possible: Your signs and symptoms are suggestive of a viral infection, Covid-19 is quite possible. Please see a local physician for getting tested and practice ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Yes: It does sound like epidermoid cyst, does not sound like a boil. Would recommend getting it looked at.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Acid Reflux: Sounds like heart burn or acid reflux secondary to hormonal changes from pregnancy and the growing baby pushing up. The acid coming up from the stomac... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Life style changes: Gastritis and reflux can be related to a variety of things including lack of exercise, excessive caffeine, alcohol, oily or sour foods, sleeping soon ... Read More
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A 72-year-old female asked:
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Should be fine: Hiprex should not cause acid reflux typically, in some people it can cause nausea or upset stomach. If after taking it for a few days you do notice an... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Most of the times: It is not uncommon to feel your pulse in your fingertips. This can happen normally or in a hyperdynamic state, meaning after exercising, adrenaline su... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Post nasal drip: Hi, what you are feeling is mucus that drips in the back of your throat. It is called post nasal drip. It is caused by environmental allergens. You ca... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Tailbone pain: It can certainly be a tailbone pain. Is it associated with any other problems related to bladder or bowel. Any recent trauma. Would recommend getting ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Abdominal pain: Usually librax is used with suspected irritable bowel syndrome. If that is the diagnosis then there are several options available based on the kind of... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Palpitations: Tachycardia can be because of anxiety or if your asthma is not controlled. Using the inhalers can also cause it. If it persists or is happening freque... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Rosuvastatin: No, rosuvastatin does not affect gfr or pose other renal risks. It does not need dose adjustment. Usually the ckd happens because of causes that lead ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Kidney disease: Yes spicy and fast foods is not a problem. Should drink around 75oz of water daily. Avoid over the counter anti-inflammatories. Get regular labs done ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Life style changes: Gastritis can be related to a variety of things including lack of exercise, excessive caffeine, alcohol or sour foods, sleeping soon after eating, inc... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Covid-19: Yes for the most part it is constant until you recover. If you take medicines to treat the symptoms you will feel better but the symptoms will continu... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Severe GERD: So sorry to hear that, not sure what all they did at the ER but seems like he needs to be on a proton pump inhibitor twice a day along with dietary pr... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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No not usually: If it was a really bad scare you may have trouble sleeping for a few nights, but usually it doesnt cause long term problems, unless it is a repetitive... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Inflammation: It is possible you have inflammation of stomach and esophagus (the food pipe). You may experience symptoms of acid coming up or certain food making yo... Read More
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Numbness: If it is just numbness in a localized area not associated with any other symptom like abdominal or back pain, rash then you can monitor. Usually isola... Read More
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A 55-year-old male asked:
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Ear problems: Sorry to hear that, I am not sure if you had your ears checked by an ENT. Inner/middle ear problems can be a common cause of unsteadiness and dizzines... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Pressure changes: Typically ear popping happens secondary to pressure difference between the inner ear and the atmosphere. This is secondary to eustachian tube failing ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Body Temperature: Fluctuating body temperature without any other associated symptoms can be a sign of hormonal imbalance. It can be either the thyroid hormone or just t... Read More
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Viral Infection: Signs and symptoms are suggestive of an infection most likely viral. Based on the prevalence of covid-19 in your area, it may be that as well or Flu. ... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Likely Muscular: From your description it sounds more muscular. Sometime it is brought on by lifting , pushing heavy things. Stay hydrated and can use some warm compre... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Get a check up.: Throat pain can have a variety of causes and needs to be examined to give a more accurate answer. One of the common reasons is inflammation of the thr... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Yes: High sugar drinks have been shown to increase gout risk. Most sodas are rich in sugars so yes they can increase gout risk. Diet soda are considered sa... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Esophagitis: I am glad you have made some dietary changes. For esophagitis to heal it can take anywhere from 4 -12 weeks provided you are sticking with the dietary... Read More
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Urgent care: Yes, please go to urgent care to get it looked at. From your description it sounds like some kind of infection possibly urine. Would need to be examin... Read More
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Epidermoid cyst: Epidermoid cysts can be drained frequently if needed. Usually if they are needing frequent draining, it is recommended to get it completely excised to... Read More
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Nov 27, 2015
This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my appreciation for all that you do! Thank you, doctor! :)
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Agarwal is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you so much. I was worried as I think Hiprex needs acid to work
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Good afternoon Dr. Agarwal! Thank you very much for this information!!
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that makes so much sense
thank u for taking the time to state details
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Delhi, Maulana Azad Medical College, India
MD
Residency
SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE
Completed 2008
Awards
Leading Physicians of the World
America' Top Doctors, Castle Connolly
Best Doctors in Austin, Austin Monthly Magazine
Affiliations
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
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