Piyush Agarwal

Director, Bladder Cancer Program and Urologic Oncology Fellowship

Piyush Agarwal, MD, is a prominent Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He specializes in urologic oncology, focusing particularly on the multidisciplinary management of bladder cancer. Dr. Agarwal employs advanced surgical techniques, including robotic and open radical cystectomy, and continent urinary diversions, to treat various urologic cancers such as prostate, testicular, and penile carcinoma.1 2

Education and Training

Medical Degree: Weill Cornell Medicine
Internship: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Residency: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center

Research and Contributions

Dr. Agarwal's research primarily targets bladder cancer, exploring areas such as:

BCG-unresponsive disease
The urinary microbiome
Molecular targeted therapy and immunotherapy

He has led numerous original clinical trials and has presented his findings at both national and international conferences. Notably, he has authored over 90 manuscripts and six book chapters. His expertise also extends to serving on the FDA’s oncologic drug advisory committee.1 2

Teaching and Mentorship

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Agarwal is dedicated to education, having mentored over 50 trainees in academic medicine. He also serves as an associate editor for two medical journals focused on urothelial cancers.1 3

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Agarwal is involved in various professional organizations related to urology and oncology, enhancing his influence in the field through both practice and research.

For further details about his work or to contact him, you can find his profile on the University of Chicago's website or his LinkedIn page.3 4