Dr Gaurav Agarwal

Qualifications

MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (LON) , Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology and Diabetes (Queen Mary's London)

GMC number: 6046226

Practising since: 2003

Specialties

General (internal) Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus

Consultation times

  • Wednesday PM
  • Saturday
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About

Dr Agarwal trained as a specialist registrar in London and South-east England until 2010 resulting in Certificate of Completion of training. He has been a Consultant in Acute and General Medicine with special interest in Endocrinology and Diabetes since.

He is a GMC recognised trainer, clinical and educational supervisor to postgraduate medical trainees and undergraduate medical students. He is also a member of the regional specialist training committee for Acute Medicine.

Dr Agarwal was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians in 2016.

He was awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Endocrinology and Diabetes from Queen Mary’s University of London with Distinction in 2015 and offers care to patients with hormonal disorders such as diabetes, thyroid & parathyroid problems, adrenal and pituitary issues as well as imbalances in sex hormones.

He is skilled in emergency management of acute medical illness such as pneumonia, breathlessness and atrial fibrillation to name a few. He is also an expert in chronic general medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood sugars & high cholesterol.

Dr Agarwal has been the Clinical Lead of Acute Medical Unit at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust now for more than a decade and has received multiple Clinical Excellence Awards for care he offers his patients.

He offers in-patient and out-patient face-to-face (& remote consults); diagnosing, investigating, taking time to explain the necessary treatment plan and educating his patients to achieve best outcomes. Dr Agarwal is passionate about life-style modification to maintain good health and prevent disease.

Special interests

·         General health check-ups

·         Endocrine / hormonal disorders including Thyroid, Parathyroid, high calcium, Adrenal, Pituitary and sex hormones imbalances including Menopausal symptoms, low libido, High Cortisol

·         Diabetes, High blood pressure and high cholesterol

·         Cardiometabolic syndromes, Obesity and weight management

·         Venous Clot disease such as DVT and PE

·         General and Acute Medical Conditions – breathlessness, pneumonia, tiredness, chest pain, numbness, atrial fibrillation, UTI, pyelonephritis

Other interests

  • Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)


Personal interests

Long walks and keeping fit 

Locations Dr Gaurav Agarwal works with

Related experience

Research

  • Reducing unnecessary antibiotic prescribing    
  • Improving Sepsis Management   
  • Reducing Acute Kidney Injury
  • Prevention and Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism.

Memberships

  • General Medical Council
  • Royal College of Physicians, London
  • Society for Acute Medicine
  • Medical Protection Society
  • British Medical Association

Other posts held

  • Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Insurers Dr Gaurav Agarwal works with

Dr Gaurav Agarwal works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Allianz
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Preferred Healthcare
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • WPA
  • Alliance Healthcare
  • Bupa
  • Bupa Global
  • Exeter Family Friendly
  • Healix

Declaration

Dr Gaurav Agarwal does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Dr Gaurav Agarwal does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Dr Gaurav Agarwal does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.