Dr. Nishant Agrawal, MD

Dr. Nishant Agrawal, MD

Ear, Nose & Throat Doctor
355 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
4.88
“Dr. Agrawal is an excellent listener, is very patient and shows great concern and empathy for my issues. He is persistent in his drive to find an explanation and answers and I know that I am in good hands under his care.”
Highly recommended
94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.88

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Dr. Agrawal is an excellent listener, is very patient and shows great concern and empathy for my issues. He is persistent in his drive to find an explanation and answers and I know that I am in good hands under his care.”
More than 1 year ago
“Dr. Agrawal not only took the time for my questions, he also explained everything with the right amount of detail so that I could make informed decisions.”
More than 1 year ago

About Dr. Nishant Agrawal

Nishant Agrawal, MD, specializes in the management of patients with benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck. Dr. Agrawal's work has achieved international recognition in the field of head and neck surgical oncology, and head and neck cancer genetics. Under his leadership, a team of researchers completed a landmark study that examined the genome of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. His group followed up by publishing the genomic landscapes of the remaining major head and neck cancers, including esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, medullary thyroid cancer, adenoid cystic carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Dr. Agrawal then applied these findings to identify tumor DNA as a biomarkers that improve cancer diagnostics in the saliva and plasma of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. His research is focused on the application of cancer genetics to design diagnostic approaches to reduce morbidity and mortality from head and neck cancer. In addition to his clinical and research contributions, Dr. Agrawal is an accomplished educator — teaching medical students, residents and fellows about the management of patients with head and neck cancer.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Endoscopic sinus surgery

Other popular visit reasons

ENT Oncology Consultation
Head and Neck Oncology Consultation
Head and Neck Oncology Follow Up
Neck Mass
Salivary Gland Tumor
Throat Cancer
Thyroid Surgery
Tongue Ulcer / Mass
ENT Oncology Consultation
Head and Neck Oncology Consultation
Head and Neck Oncology Follow Up
Neck Mass

Office location

UChicago Medicine - ENT
355 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Johns Hopkins University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine (Internship)
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine (Residency)
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Thyroid Association
  • American Head and Neck Society
  • American College of Surgeons

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor
  • 2017, AACR Team Science Award, American Association for Cancer Research, AACR
  • 2001, Richard Westcott Appleton Scholarship, Johns Hopkins University
  • 2001, Owsei Temkin Scholarship, Johns Hopkins University

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1265571061

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr Agrawal is excellent
Dr. Agrawal is an excellent listener, is very patient and shows great concern and empathy for my issues. He is persistent in his drive to find an explanation and answers and I know that I am in good hands under his care.
Dr. Agrawal not only took the time for my questions, he also explained everything with the right amount of detail so that I could make informed decisions.
I was treated great. Very happy with my care
Dr. Argawal is amazing
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Dr. Nishant Agrawal's office is located at 355 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611.

Which board certifications does Dr. Nishant Agrawal have?

Dr. Nishant Agrawal is certified by American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nishant Agrawal?

Dr. Nishant Agrawal frequently sees patients for ENT Oncology Consultation, Neck Mass , Salivary Gland Tumor, Thyroid Surgery, and Tongue Ulcer / Mass. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nishant Agrawal on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Nishant Agrawal speak?

Dr. Nishant Agrawal speaks English and Hindi.

How do patients rate Dr. Nishant Agrawal in reviews?

33 patients have reviewed Dr. Nishant Agrawal. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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