
Overview
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, I grew up mostly on the east coast of the United States. I went to college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and medical school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I did my post-graduate training in New Haven and Hartford, Connecticut, and Madison, Wisconsin. I took my first academic position at Boston University and the Boston Medical Center during which I rose to the position of Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of Surgical Critical Care. I was recruited back to the University of Wisconsin in 2012 where I became Division Chief of Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, Burn, and Surgical Critical Care. My wife, three daughters, and I are happy to meet the friendly people of the area and explore everything that North Carolina has to offer.
Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 234 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Mediastinitis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Raleigh Hospital
I work in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, taking care of the sickest patients in the hospital, whether they are recovering from a big operation or whether one or more of their organs are failing for any given reason. I am also a general surgeon and, as such, I manage patients with a variety of abdominal pathologies. This can include appendicitis, gallbladder problems, and small intestine and/or colon problems, such as bowel obstruction, acute diverticulitis, and colonic volvulus. I also perform hernia surgery, whether ventral or inguinal. I’ve always wanted to be a doctor and enjoy the privilege of taking care of people. Surgery is very personal to me. It’s a long-term relationship I develop based on trust and compassion as I guide the patient and their family on the journey to recovery. This is why I love what I do. Dr. Antonescu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Varicose Veins, and Endoscopy.
Benjamin Hechler is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hechler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Mouth Ulcers, Mouth Sores, and Mediastinitis. Dr. Hechler is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hypovolemic ShockDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Hypovolemic Shock.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- AppendectomyDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.

