Cori A. Agarwal

Cori A. Agarwal, M.D., serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine, specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery with clinical practice at University of Utah Hospital. Her expertise spans facial cosmetic procedures, post-weight loss body contouring, and complex cancer/tumor reconstructions.

Her educational background includes:

• Undergraduate: B.S. from Yale University
• Medical Degree: M.D. from University of Hawaii
• Internship: General Surgery at University of Chicago Hospital
• Residency: General Surgery at University of Chicago Hospital
• Residency: Plastic Surgery at University of Chicago Hospital
• Fellowship: Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at CPMC Aesthetic Surgery Center under Dr. Jack Owsley

Dr. Agarwal maintains dual clinical focus areas: advanced facial rejuvenation (including rhinoplasty and facelifts) and gender-affirming surgery, where she performs transmasculine chest reconstruction and vaginoplasty. Her work addresses critical gaps in transgender healthcare through surgical innovation and patient-centered approaches, particularly for intersex individuals as reflected in her scholarly contributions. She also specializes in post-bariatric and post-pregnancy body contouring procedures.

Her 2020 publication on intersex healthcare represents her commitment to ethical surgical frameworks in gender medicine, emphasizing inclusive treatment protocols for differences of sex development. This work intersects plastic surgery with LGBTQ+ health advocacy and bioethics.

Dr. Agarwal maintains active clinical practice with exceptional patient satisfaction (4.9/5 from 136 reviews), noted for thorough consultations and surgical precision. Patient testimonials consistently highlight her compassionate approach to complex reconstructive cases and cosmetic procedures.

Based in Salt Lake City, she balances her surgical practice with family life and outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and reading.