Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1779 E Whitestone Blvd Cedar Park TX, 78613About
Dr. Nikhil Agarwal practices Geriatric Medicine in Cedar Park, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Agarwal works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins University MD 2008
Maulana Azad Medical College 2004
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, MD's Expert Contributions
COVID-19
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What medicine do they give seniors for anxiety?
Typically we try to manage anxiety in seniors without medication with techniques like meditation, deep breathing, biofeedback etc. If these fail we try to use medications based on whether the symptoms come sporadically as in a few times a week or if they are daily and persistent. There are a lot of options available and the physician has to select medications based on other comorbidities and medications she might be on. The risk of side effects in seniors is higher so medications have to be selected carefully and then closely monitored for any side effects. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Lead Physician Wellmed at Cedar Park 2018 - Present
Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award 2020 Castle Connolly
- Austin Top Doctors 2020 Austin Statesman
- America's Most Honored Doctors 2020 American Registry
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award 2019 Castle Connolly
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award 2018 Castle Connolly
- Patients Choice Award 2020 Vitals
- Compassionate Doctor Award 2020 Vitals
- On Time Doctor Award 2020 Vitals
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anxiety
- High Cholesterol
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Plan USA
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American College of Physicians
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Get to know Internist Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, who serves patients in Cedar Park, Texas.
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.
Back in 2004, Dr. Agarwal graduated with his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in India. Upon relocating to the United States, he went on to perform his residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins/Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland in 2008.
Licensed to practice medicine in Texas, the doctor has served as a Medical Director for hospice programs and long-term care facilities in the past. He has also attained board certification in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Thriving in his field, he is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Texas Medical Association.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
Among his philanthropic endeavours, Dr. Agarwal is a supporter of Plan International USA, an international development and humanitarian nonprofit that partners with supporters, adolescent girls, and children around the world to overcome oppression and gender inequality with dignity, opportunity, and safety.
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.
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