Richa Agarwal
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 

Overview

I specialize in the care of patients with cardiomyopathies, advanced heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension. I was drawn to this field because of the complexity of diseases and the potential to dramatically improve patients' lives through drug therapy, mechanical heart devices, or heart transplantation. As a transplant cardiologist, I enjoy caring for my patients through different disease stages and challenges and helping them to thrive. Outside of work, I enjoy exercising and spending time with my two sons and husband.

Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

Dr. Agarwal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease and American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Agarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiology
Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology

Fellowships

Cardiovascular Disease, University of Chicago (Illinois), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, University of Chicago (Illinois), Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation, Columbia University/NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke University Hospital
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Other Locations
Duke Cardiology Clinic - Clinic 2F/2G
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Agarwal has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Cardiomyopathy

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richa Agarwal

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Is Dr. Richa Agarwal a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richa Agarwal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Richa Agarwal specialize in?

While Dr. Richa Agarwal is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Heart Failure, and Lung Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Richa Agarwal participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richa Agarwal has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Richa Agarwal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richa Agarwal accept my insurance?

Dr. Richa Agarwal accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-684-8111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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