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Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, mechanical ventilation, bronchitis, and more.

3801 S Kanner Highway
Stuart, FL 34994

1-877-463-2010

Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD is a pulmonologist in Stuart, FL specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Family Health Center, Stuart and MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3801 S Kanner Highway
Stuart, FL 34994

Some issues Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

In The News

“"There is no difference (in outcomes)" said Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, a physician in UTMB's division of pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine and lead author of the study.”—"Study backs quality of nurse practitioner, physician assistant care", Houston Chronicle, February 2016

hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
pulmonary testing	23

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	58
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	59
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

doctor visit	162
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
pulmonary testing	43

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	174
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	21
Less than 65	136

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	54
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

doctor visit	36
hospital care	391
inpatient care	391

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	18
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	53
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

doctor visit	126
hospital care	266
inpatient care	266
pulmonary testing	74

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	60
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	36
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

doctor visit	93
hospital care	223
inpatient care	223
pulmonary testing	73

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	46
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

doctor visit	180
hospital care	458
inpatient care	458
pulmonary testing	35

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Stuart, FL were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	121
hospital care	255
inpatient care	255
pulmonary testing	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD.

**Gender**
Female	68
Male	72

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	88
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	35
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and has a state license in Florida.

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Family Health Center, Stuart

MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Stuart, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amitesh Agarwal, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech, Inc.	$1,000 $1,000
The Medicines Company	$125 IONSYS $125
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$61 XARELTO $61
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$60 $60
Olympus America Inc.	$39 Respiratory Products $39

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,000
Food and Beverage	$285

Biography

Dr. Amitesh Agarwal is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in Stuart, FL. His areas of expertise include endotracheal intubation, lung cancer, and shortness of breath (dyspnea). On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Agarwal is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.