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Dr. Piyush Agarwal
Surgeon
Dr. Piyush Agarwal is a professor of surgery with The University of Chicago in Illinois.
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About Dr. Piyush Agarwal
Piyush K. Agarwal, MD, is a highly respected urologic surgeon who specializes in the multidisciplinary management of bladder cancer, using complex surgical techniques, such as robotic and open radical cystectomy and continent urinary diversions, to treat his patients. Along with bladder cancer, Dr. Agarwal is also an expert in all urologic cancers, including prostate, testicular and penile carcinoma.
Dr. Agarwal’s clinical and laboratory research focuses primarily on bladder cancer, specifically BCG-unresponsive disease, the urinary microbiome, molecular targeted therapy and immunotherapy. He has conducted several original, investigator-initiated clinical trials and has presented his research at national and international meetings. Dr. Agarwal has served on the FDA’s oncologic drug advisory committee and has authored six book chapters and over 90 manuscripts.
In addition to his clinical and research work, Dr. Agarwal is also committed to teaching. He is an associate editor for two medical journals with a focus in urothelial cancers and has mentored over 50 trainees at various levels to successful careers in academic medicine.
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Podcasts Featuring Dr. Piyush Agarwal
Urology Episode #264
How are leading urologic oncologists using advanced biomarkers and artificial intelligence to refine the diagnosis and management of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)? In the opening episode of our 2025 NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series, host Dr. Bogdana Schmidt engages in an insightful, in-studio discussion with Dr. Anne Schuckman and Dr. Piyush Agarwal about contemporary strategies and challenges in the diagnosis of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
Tumor Board Episode #24
How are leading urologic oncologists using advanced biomarkers and artificial intelligence to refine the diagnosis and management of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)? In the opening episode of our 2025 NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series, host Dr. Bogdana Schmidt engages in an insightful, in-studio discussion with Dr. Anne Schuckman and Dr. Piyush Agarwal about contemporary strategies and challenges in the diagnosis of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
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