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Vijay Agarwal, MD
Neurological Surgery
- Director of Montefiore Einstein Skull-Base Tumor Center
Montefiore at 3316 Rochambeau Avenue
3316 Rochambeau Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467-2841
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Vijay Agarwal, MD, is Associate Professor, Neurosurgery and Associate Professor, Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus is on comprehensive treatments for adult patients with benign and malignant brain tumors. Dr. Agarwal specializes in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors, as well as skull base and metastatic brain tumors. In addition, he treats cerebrovascular disease, including intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
Dr. Agarwal received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering in 2002 from the University of California, Los Angeles. In 2010, he received his Doctor of Medicine from Chicago Medical School, where he graduated with honors. Dr. Agarwal completed his residency in Neurosurgery at Duke University Medical Center in 2016 and a fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Skull Base Neurosurgery at the Center for MIS Neurosurgery in Sydney, Australia. In 2017, Dr. Agarwal completed a fellowship in Open Skull Base Neurosurgery at the Mayo Clinic, and in 2018 completed an Open Cerebrovascular fellowship at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Building on his clinical focus, Dr. Agarwal's research focuses on the genetics and proteomics of brain tumors. Specifically, he studies the genetic modifications and overexpression of certain markers that have been implicated in brain tumor growth and development. He also has a keen interest in neuro-innovation and medical devices.
Dr. Agarwal routinely presents nationally and abroad on innovative skull base surgical techniques and his research efforts. For his work in Africa, he was awarded an honorary membership to the South African Otorhinolaryngology/Skull Base Society. He has also published two textbooks, with another in process, on complex and combined skull base approaches with Cambridge University Press and Elsevior Publishing Company.
Dr. Agarwal is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the North American Skull Base Society, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Gender: Male
Credentials
Titles and Positions
Education and Training
- Medical Education Chicago Medical School
- Fellowship Emory University Hospital
- Fellowship Mayo Clinic
- Residency Duke University Hospital
Areas of Expertise
Specialties
Clinical Focus
Dr. Agarwal is a fellowship trained neurosurgeon who offers comprehensive treatments for adult patients with benign and malignant brain tumors. He specializes in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors such as gliomas, meningiomas and pituitary tumors, as well as skull base and metastatic brain tumors. In addition, Dr. Agarwal treats cerebrovascular disease, including intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
Research Focus
Dr. Agarwal's research focuses on the genetics and proteomics of brain tumors. Specifically, he studies the genetic modifications and overexpression of certain markers that have been implicated in brain tumor growth and development. He also has a keen interest in neuroinnovation and medical devices.
Locations
Primary Location
Montefiore at 3316 Rochambeau Avenue
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Additional Locations
Montefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461-2720
718-920-7400
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555 Taxter Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
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3316 Rochambeau Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467
718-920-7400