Summary

Nitin Agarwal, MD, joined the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery as an associate professor on February 1, 2023. As part of his educational mission, he serves as the associate program director of the UPMC/University of Pittsburgh neurological surgery residency program and co-director of the department's Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Deformity Fellowship. On the clinical front, he is director of the department's Minimally Invasive Spine and Robotics Surgery program.

Dr. Agarwal received his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Afterwards, he completed his neurological surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh. During this time, he also completed an enfolded fellowship in sports medicine as well as in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. He then completed an AO Spine and Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST) approved minimally invasive and complex spine surgery fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco with dual training from orthopedic and neurosurgical mentors. Prior to joining the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Agarwal served as the director of neurotrauma at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis with a clinical focus in spinal deformity surgery.

Dr. Agarwal has funded investigations in four concentrations: neurotrauma outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury and acute spinal cord injury, spine outcomes, socioeconomic research, and patient education. To date, he has published over 275 peer-reviewed articles and has spoken at several regional and national conferences with over 300 oral and poster presentations. His health literacy research has been published in several high impact factor journals including JAMA Internal Medicine and he has also been featured by prominent healthcare-oriented news outlets such as Reuters Health. Dr. Agarwal also maintains an active role in organized neurosurgery advocating for medical student and patient education.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 16 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of California, San Francisco
  • 236 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

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Office Location

Nitin Agarwal, MD

100 Excela Health Dr Ste 203BLatrobe, PA 15650
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Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr Nitin Agarwal

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Cigna
  • ESSENCE Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr Nitin Agarwal has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr Nitin Agarwal has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Dr Nitin Agarwal holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of California, San Francisco in 2022, University of Pittsburgh in 2020, and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2020.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2021.

Medical School

Graduated from New Jersey Medical School in 2014 and The College of New Jersey in 2010.

NPI Number

Dr Agarwal's NPI number is 1366855249.

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