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Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Professional interests include: acute kidney injury (AKI), electrolyte disorders, kidney problems, and more.

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

(954) 659-5133

Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD is a nephrologist in Weston, FL specializing in adult nephrology. Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

Address:

3100 Weston Road
Weston, FL 33331

Some issues Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD can help you with:

Acute Kidney Failure

Kidney failure is when 80% to 90% of kidney function is lost. Kidney failure is also referred to as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Kidneys are critical to human health, essentially acting as the body's built-in filtration system. When the kidneys can no longer function effectively, waste can accumulate in the blood and concentrations of nutrients can become unbalanced, impairing the body from performing critical functions. For example, if the kidneys do not regulate levels of potassium, the heart may develop arrhythmias (irregular rhythm) or even go into cardiac arrest.

Kidney failure may be caused by a number of health conditions that slowly damage and weaken the kidneys, such as:

Diabetes
High blood pressure
Urinary tract problems
Excessive alcohol consumption
Persistent and severe dehydration
Lupus
Acute kidney injury (AKI)

High blood pressure and diabetes are the most frequently observed causes of kidney failure. However, these conditions typically take years to develop into kidney failure and might escape notice during that time.

Symptoms of kidney failure include:

Difficulty sleeping
Fatigue
Reduced appetite
Weight loss
Edema (water retention)
Ankle and foot swelling
Anemia
Itching
Muscle cramps

No cure currently exists for kidney failure; however, medical treatment can permit people to live healthy and long lives. A nephrologist (kidney doctor) determines the most effective treatments for patients with kidney failure.

Dialysis is a well-known treatment for kidney failure that uses a machine to filter and clean waste from the blood. Patients attend regular dialysis sessions to replace their lost kidney function. Some patients with kidney failure are unable to survive without having dialysis every few days.

More advanced kidney failure may be treated by kidney transplant surgery. Deceased donor kidney transplant surgery provides kidney failure patients with a healthy kidney from a recently deceased person. Living donor kidney transplant surgery provides a kidney from a donor who is still alive. As most people have two kidneys, kidney failure patients' relatives or friends may offer to donate one of their kidneys. Kidney transplants can dramatically improve kidney function and lower or eliminate the need for dialysis.

People with kidney failure are advised to eat a nutritious diet, monitor and lower blood pressure, and to best manage diabetes. Exercise and a tobacco-free lifestyle may also help patients with kidney failure.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

In The News

“Dr. Neerja Agrawal, Cleveland Clinic Florida: "There were 110,000 patients waiting to receive a kidney transplant.”—"Lifesaving Love: Married couple faced with life-threatening condition", 7 News Miami, February 2016

hospital care	382
inpatient care	383

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	43
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	45
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

doctor visit	182
hospital care	494
inpatient care	495

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	83
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	16
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	55
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

dialysis	75
doctor visit	554
hospital care	316
inpatient care	317

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	108
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	184

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	59
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

dialysis	55
doctor visit	417
hospital care	378
inpatient care	379

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	58
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	56
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

dialysis	94
doctor visit	426
hospital care	331
inpatient care	332

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	68
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	121

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	54
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

chronic care	210
dialysis	100
doctor visit	444
hospital care	499
inpatient care	484
outpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	116
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	185

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	61
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	95
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	171

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	65
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

chronic care	915
dialysis	182
doctor visit	259
hospital care	537
inpatient care	538

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	152
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	225

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	64
Dementia	8
Cancer	4

chronic care	561
dialysis	134
doctor visit	411
hospital care	756
inpatient care	757

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD treated as a nephrologist in Weston, FL were chronic care, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

apheresis	39
chronic care	611
dialysis	115
doctor visit	360
hospital care	469
inpatient care	468
outpatient care	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD.

**Gender**
Female	85
Male	130

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	59
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	40
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	11
Less than 65	110
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	6
Dementia	8

Education & Training

She is certified by the Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Nephrology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Nephrology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Weston, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$351 Envarsus $268	Envarsus XR $83
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$158 FARXIGA $124	LOKELMA $20	BRILINTA $13
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$116 TERLIVAZ $116
Gilead Sciences Inc	$110 Harvoni $110
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$103 THYMOGLOBULIN $72	LANTUS $31
Other	$212 ORBACTIV $42	VOTRIENT $35	TSPOT TB TEST $34	Kerendia $22	NULOJIX $21	Other $57

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$935
Education	$79
Consulting Fee	$35

Research Payments

Dr. Neerja Agrawal, MD has received 17 research payments totaling $357,602.

Biography

Dr. Neerja Agrawal sees patients in Weston, FL. Her medical specialty is adult nephrology. Patients gave Dr. Agrawal an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among her clinical interests: polycystic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and hematuria (blood in urine). In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.