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Dr. Nitin Agarwal, MD
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  • Tue:9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Fri:9:00am - 5:00pm

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, MD

Neurological Surgeon - General

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  • Accepts Insurance Plans
  • Has Online Scheduling

Biography

Nitin Agarwal, MD, joined the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery as an associate professor on February 1, 2023. As part of his educational mission, he serves as the associate … Read more ›

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I was in a bad place with my back and he made me better. All through a 1.25 inch incision!…

Paul D.

Summary

Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
The College of New JerseyBachelors DegreeBS2010
New Jersey Medical SchoolDoctorateMD2014

InstitutionFocusYear
Fellowship - University of PittsburghMinimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery2020
Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineSports Medicine2020
Fellowship - University of California, San FranciscoMinimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery2022
Residency - University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineNeurological Surgery2021

Experience & Accolades

PositionOrganizationTime
Assistant ProfessorWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
2022 - 2023

RoleOrganizationTime
Podcast Committee MemberScoliosis Research Society
Present
MemberLumbar Spine Research Society
Present
MemberAO Spine
Present
MemberInternational Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
Present
MemberSociety for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Present
MemberAmerican Association of South Asian Neurosurgeons
Present
MemberNorth American Spine Society
Present
MemberCouncil of State Neurological Societies
Present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Present
MemberAmerican Association of Neurological Surgeons
Present

DistinctionInstitutionYear
Young Surgeon Grant and Educational TrackSociety for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Annual Forum2022, 2021
Thomas A. Zdeblick Best Paper AwardLumbar Spine Research Society2022
Harold Rosegay AwardSan Francisco Neurological Society2022
Educator of the Year AwardCongress of Neurological Surgeons2021
CSRS Resident and Fellow ScholarshipCervical Spine Research Society Annual Meeting2021
Young Clinician Investigator AwardNREF and the Academy of Neurological Surgeons2022

Practice & Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Presbyterian
       Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 15213

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Specialties

Languages Spoken
English
Medical Specialties
  • Neurological Surgeon

I offer a series of specialized procedures including Minimally Invasive and Robot-Assisted Spinal Deformity Surgery, Virtual and Extended Reality, and Navigation-Assisted Complex Spine and Scoliosis Surgery, and Awake Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

Accepts New Patients: Yes

Dr. Agarwal specializes in treating the following types of patients:

  • Adults
  • Athletes
  • Elderly and Geriatric Patients
  • Low-Income Patients
  • Patients requiring health/injury-related legal tes
  • Patients who require on-demand/off-hours access to
  • Teens and Young Adults
  • Veterans

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Reviews

Average Rating: 5
Number of Reviews: 236
Most Recent Review: 02/06/2026
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Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes

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Verified Patient

“He changed my life!”

I was in a bad place with my back and he made me better. All through a 1.25 inch incision!

Paul D. 02/06/2026
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“Dr Agrawal gave me back my life after a prior failed surgery left me leaking for 18 months spinal fluid”

he listenses when others fail to hear. he called me leaking on the first visit and a blood patch at 16 months was my first relief from the initial surgery. i stood upright and had a normal gait. TILL IT LEAKED BACK OUT testing finally located leak and on 10/3
29 i
Igot my life back. a few weeks to remove fluid and today I became drain free.

S. M. 12/30/2025
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“I trust him!”

Delaing with this for the past 4 years, Ive had doctors I wasn't confident about. I trust Dr. Agarwal much more than all the other ones.

Timothy C. 12/12/2025
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“He took care of my pain.”

There is no doubt that he has the experience and knowledge of back situations and understood what my situation was and made the necessary steps to take care of it.

Arthur C. 12/12/2025
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Verified Patient

“He is just amazing.”

He gave me my life back. I am playing clarinet again!

Ken L. 11/14/2025
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“Overall the experience went well!”

I am still struggling with some pain, and I know it will get better with time. Dr. Agarwal and his staff are always available so all in all it was a very good experience.

Jessica M. 02/06/2026
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“I'm glad it was him operating!”

I can't imagine anywhere else where I would get such care.

Carter G. 12/12/2025
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“I'm happy with everything he has done for me.”

He explains things well. Surgery went great!

Melinda B. 12/12/2025
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“Surgery was minimally invasive, had four other surgeries before”

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Anonymous 12/02/2025
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“He is wonderful.”

He explained everything, solved the problem, and was great with follow up.

Debra S. 11/14/2025
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Procedures & Services

Procedures & Treatments Offered

  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions
  • Anterior lumbar fusion
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Cervical (neck) Spine Problems, Cervical Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery And More
  • Endoscopic Anterior Discectomy
  • Endoscopic Disc Decompression
  • Endoscopic Disc Removal
  • Endoscopic Discectomy / Foraminotomy / Decompression
  • Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery
  • Endoscopic Foraminoplasty
  • Endoscopic Foraminotomy
  • Endoscopic Interlaminar Discectomy
  • Endoscopic Lamino-foraminoplasty
  • Endoscopic Transiliac Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy
  • Fusions
  • Lateral lumbar fusion
  • Minimally Invasive And Complex Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS)
  • Ortho Emergencies
  • Ortho For Adults
  • Ortho For Adults, Ortho for Children
  • Ortho Spine, Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Ortho Spine, Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery And More
  • Posterior Lumbar Decompressions
  • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion
  • Scoliosis Corrective Surgery
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Spinal Canal Stenosis
  • Spinal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries, Spine Tumors, Spine Reconstruction
  • Spinal Cord Tumor
  • Spinal Cord Tumors
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Spinal Decompression And Traction
  • Spinal Decompression for Spinal Stenosis and Leg Pain
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Deformity
  • Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery
  • Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody (TLIF)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury

Commonly Prescribed Medications

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.

Billing Policies & Payment Options

Dr. Nitin Agarwal, MD accepts the following payment methods:
  • Discover
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Cash

Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: No

Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No

Accepted Insurance

Accepted Insurance

  • Medicaid See Accepted Plans
    • Blue Cross Community MMAI HMO
    • Children's Medicaid
    • County Care
    • IL Health Connect
    • MCNA Medicaid
    • Medicaid
    • Medicaid – TMHP
    • Meridian
    • Next Level health
    • Some Medicaid insurance accepted.
    • Texas Star + MMP
    • Texas Star + Plus Medicaid
    • Texas Star + Plus Waiver Medicaid
    • Texas Star + Waiver MMP
    • Texas Star Medicaid
  • Medicare See Accepted Plans
    • Blue Cross Community MMAI HMO
    • Individual Plans
    • Medicare
    • Medicare Y Mucho Mas
    • MMM Alianza Flex
    • MMM Alianza Mega
    • MMM Alianza Relax
    • MMM Alianza Sea
    • MMM Alianza Sea Plus
    • MMM Alianza Ultra
    • MMM Alianza Valor
    • MMM Conectado Platino
    • MMM Diamante Platino
    • MMM Dinamico
    • MMM Ela Advantage
    • MMM Ela Cash
    • MMM Ela Dinamico
    • MMM Ela Grande
    • MMM Ela Plans
    • MMM Ela Relax
    • MMM Elite
    • MMM Extra
    • MMM Grande Platino
    • MMM Relax Platino
    • MMM Supremo
    • MMM Unico
    • MMM Valor Platino
    • PMC Max
    • PMC Premier Platino
    • Railroad Medicare
    • Some Medicare insurance accepted.
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