Born and raised in Southern California, Dr. Agarwal knew that he wanted to be a physician early on. He became involved in medical mission trips during high school and volunteered at free medical clinics while completing his undergraduate degree at UCLA. After graduating college cum laude and with highest departmental honors, Dr. Agarwal went on to obtain his medical degree at UCSD.

He started his postgraduate training as a surgical intern at UCSD, then moved across the country to the University of Florida, where he completed his anesthesiology residency under the guidance of renowned regional anesthesiologists and pain medicine specialists. Following residency, he became specialized in pain medicine when he completed fellowship training at the prestigious Northwestern University.

Throughout his training, Dr. Agarwal authored, presented, and published multiple research papers in the field. He is proudly dual board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology, and continues to participate in conferences and training courses as he remains committed to offering his patients the most advanced and evidence-based treatment options.

Dr. Agarwal happily lives in Pasadena with his wife and daughter. They are a family of rescue animal lovers, with one dog and one cat. He enjoys being involved in church, watching football, and playing guitar.