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(713) 486-4740

Dr. Amit Agarwal, MD

Colon And Rectal Surgery

General Surgery

A Texas native, Dr. Amit Agarwal received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery and his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Agarwal has been ...

A Texas native, Dr. Amit Agarwal received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery and his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston.

Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Agarwal has been in practice since 2010. His clinical interests include minimally invasive and robotic surgery of the colon and rectum, colonoscopy for cancer screening, benign and malignant conditions of the colon, rectum and anus as well as pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's  disease, colitis, ulcerative colitis), and treatment of incontinence.

Dr. Agarwal enjoys building relationships with his patients. He takes the time to listen to their concerns and is known for his patience and bedside manner. He is engaged in the latest research in his field to enhance patient care and takes an evidence-based medicine approach before considering surgery. Dr. Agarwal treats patients of all ages for the whole spectrum of disease processes involving the colon and rectum. He speaks Spanish and Hindi.

The author of a number of peer reviewed medical journal articles and book chapters, Dr. Agarwal is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the Texas Medical Association, and the Harris County Medical Society. He is involved in surgical education and clinical research.

Dr. Agarwal and his wife, who is also a physician, live in West University. In his free time, he enjoys going to sporting events, running, skiing, deep sea fishing and spending time with family and friends.

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Locations and Appointments

Call to make an appointment (713) 486-4740

Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Colon And Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
Medical Education

St George's University School of Medicine 2010

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu
Fellowship

UT Colon & Rectal Clinic 2016

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

University of Texas at Houston 2015

PCP Number

110000017882

Clinical Interests
  • Accidental Bowel Leakage
  • Anal Fistulas
  • Colon Cancer
  • Accidental Bowel Leakage
  • Anal Fistulas
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Ulcerative Colitis
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Cities Served

Alief, Bellaire, Galena Park, Houston, Missouri City, Richmond, Stafford, Sugar Land, Thompsons

Zip Codes Served

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Insurance Accepted

  • AARP Medicare Complete
  • Aetna Most Benefit Plans
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • AHI Healthlink
  • Amerigroup Chip
  • Amerigroup Star
  • Amerigroup Star Plus
  • Amerivantage
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Beechstreet
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas
  • Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Cigna Most Benefit Plans
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Cigna Healthspring Star Plus MMP
  • Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice Chip
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP
  • Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP
  • Community Health Choice Star
  • Coventry Health Care - PPO Network
  • Coventry Medicare Advantra
  • First Health - PPO Network
  • First Health - Worker's Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Healthsmart
  • Humana (Most Benefit Plans excl Medicare)
  • Humana HMOx QHP Exchange
  • Independant Medical Systems
  • Medicaid Traditional
  • Medicare Traditional
  • Medicus International - PPO Network
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO
  • Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO
  • Memorial Hermann Solutions
  • Molina StarStar Plus
  • Multiplan
  • OccuNet PPO - PPO Network
  • Private Healthcare System
  • Reny Company Worker's Comp
  • Superior Foster Care Program
  • United Healthcare Most Benefit Plans
  • United Healthcare Chip
  • United Healthcare CHIP Perinate
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare Star
  • United Healthcare TXMMP
  • US Family Health Plan
  • USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network
  • Wellcare
  • WELLCARE TEXAN PLUS
  • WorkLink Worker's Comp

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