Anish K. Agarwal

Anish K. Agarwal, MD, MPH, MS, is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. His work focuses on digital health innovations to address critical issues in healthcare delivery, particularly the opioid epidemic, health equity, and clinician behavior.

• Education: BS, MD, and MPH from Tufts University; MS from the University of Pennsylvania.

His research integrates behavioral economics with digital health technologies to improve medication adherence, reduce opioid prescriptions, and enhance healthcare workforce well-being. Recent studies examine peer prescribing comparisons, patient-reported outcomes, and at-home opioid disposal interventions.

Notable trends in his publications include leveraging mobile health (mHealth) tools for real-time data collection and developing learning health systems to optimize care delivery. Collaborations with experts like M. Kit Delgado and David A. Asch highlight interdisciplinary approaches to solving public health challenges.

Dr. Agarwal's work has been featured in outlets such as Penn Medicine News and Medical Professionals Reference, emphasizing practical applications of his research to improve clinical practices and patient outcomes.