Ritwick Agrawal, MD

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Dr. Ritwick Agrawal is the Director of Sleep Medicine Services at Huntington Hospital, part of Northwell Health. He brings his extensive experience and expertise from his previous role as an Assistant Professor in the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Section at Baylor College of Medicine. At Baylor, Dr. Agrawal was integral to the Sleep Program at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, providing care for a wide range of sleep and pulmonary disorders including sleep apnea, insomnia, and more. His clinical practice also encompassed work in the Sleep and Pulmonary Medicine service.A dedicated clinical educator, Dr. Agrawal continues his commitment to education in sleep medicine, impacting both medical trainees and practicing physicians. He has been recognized as an outstanding faculty member on multiple occasions. Dr. Agrawal's new role at Huntington Hospital involves leading and enhancing the sleep medicine services, integrating the latest in sleep medicine research and practice.Recently, Dr. Agrawal completed the CXO Fellows Program, a prestigious and competitive leadership development program that underscores his commitment to healthcare leadership and innovation.His ongoing participation in local and national committees and leadership roles remains a cornerstone of his career. Dr. Agrawal has been a key contributor to the core curriculum of sleep medicine fellowship programs and has served as an expert speaker at various national organizations including the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He has also contributed significantly to the field through his research on sleep disorders, such as obstructive and central sleep apnea and insomnia, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to book chapters in sleep medicine.Dr. Agrawal maintains a strong clinical focus on sleep-disordered breathing. His approach to patient care encompasses both traditional in-person consultations and telemedicine, allowing for a broader reach and greater accessibility to his expertise.