Our message to patients
Meet The Doctor
“I consider it an honor and pleasure to be on the journey to a pain-free life with each of my patients. Whether your pain is acute or chronic, minor or major, I promise to provide the most up-to-date and ethical treatment options while always listening with empathy and compassion.”
MEET THE DOCTOR
Rishi Agarwal, MD
Dr. Agarwal, a Southern California native with an early passion for medicine, volunteered at free clinics and participated in medical missions during his undergraduate years at UCLA, where he graduated with honors. He then earned his medical degree from UCSD and completed his anesthesiology residency at the University of Florida, specializing in pain medicine through a fellowship at Northwestern University.
Throughout his extensive training, he contributed to medical literature with numerous publications and presentations. Dual board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology, Dr. Agarwal remains dedicated to providing cutting-edge, evidence-based care through continuous learning.
Education / Training
- Undergraduate: B.S. Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology – University of California, Los Angeles
- Medical School: M.D. – University of California, San Diego
- Residency: Anesthesiology – University of Florida, Gainesville
- Fellowship: Multidisciplinary Pain Medicine – Northwestern University
Professional Affiliations
- Board Certifications: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, from the American Board of Anesthesiologists
- Professional Memberships: American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Select Publications
- Kyphoplasty for the treatment of an atypical osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture of the lumbar spine: A case report
- Single-injection thoracic paravertebral block and postoperative analgesia following mastectomy: A retrospective cohort study
- Continuous transversus abdominis plan (TAP) blocks for postoperative pain control after hernia surgery: A randomized, triple masked, placebo-controlled study
- A randomized, triple-masked, active-controlled investigation of the relative effects of dose, concentration, and infusion rate for continuous popliteal-sciatic nerve blocks in volunteers
- Lateral gastrocnemius myocutaneous flap transposition to the mid-lateral femur: Extending the arc of rotation
Helping You Rise Above Pain
Our Goals At Ascension Pain Specialists
Your Practice of Choice
We intend to be the pain specialists of choice for patients in the Pasadena and greater Los Angeles communities.
Direct Access
We will provide direct access to our doctors via phone, text messaging, and email for any urgent pain management issues.
On Time
We will see our patients in a timely and efficient manner, while providing excellent care without compromise.