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Animesh
Agarwal, MD

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
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About me

About Me

Dr. Animesh Agarwal is a practicing Orthopaedic surgeon, as well as the Director of Orthopaedic Trauma and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA), San Antonios only civilian Level I Trauma Center. Dr. Agarwal received his Orthopaedics residency training and M.D. at UTHSCSA after earning a B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Following his residency, Dr. Agarwal completed a trauma fellowship at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, and joined the clinical faculty of UTHSCSA in 1997.
His research interests include: 1) diabetes and its effects on the musculoskeletal system, 2) fracture healing, 3) biomechanism of cartilage and bone, 4) retrograde femoral nailing, 5) knee dislocations and cruciate injuries, 6) bone graft/filler substitutes, and 7) wound VAC applications.

Gender

Male

Languages

English

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Credentials

Credentials

Education

Medical School:
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Residency:
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Fellowship:
Grant Medical Center

Qualifications

Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Treatment and care

Treatment and Care

Specific areas of interest and expertise include:

  • Bone and joint infections
  • Congenital and developmental orthopaedic conditions
  • Foot and ankle disorders
  • Fractures and traumatic injuries
  • Hand and wrist disorders
  • Hip disorders
  • Joint pain and arthritis
  • Knee Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal tumors (benign and malignant)
  • Pediatric orthopaedic conditions
  • Shoulder Disorders
  • Spine disorders (stenosis, radiculopathy, herniated disc)
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sprains and strains
  • Tendon and ligament injuries (including ACL, rotator cuff)
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