Rohit Agrawal, MD
Gastroenterology
Provider Groups
Loyola Medicine Physician
Loyola Physician Partners
Primary Contact
888-584-7888
Accepting New Patients
Provider Groups
Loyola Medicine Physician
Loyola Physician Partners
Primary Contact
888-584-7888Services & Specialties
Areas of Specialization
- Gastroenterology
Locations & Contact
Primary Location
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
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Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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About
Dr. Rohit Agrawal is an Advanced Endoscopist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
His clinical practice includes therapeutic endoscopy with a focus on pancreatobiliary and gastrointestinal oncologic conditions. In addition to performing ERCP and diagnostic/therapeutic EUS, Dr. Agrawal offers a range of minimally invasive procedures, including interventions for motility disorders such as achalasia, gastroparesis, and Zenker’s diverticulum; advanced tissue resection techniques such as endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection, and endoscopic full thickness resection; and bariatric endoscopic therapies including trans-oral outlet reduction and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.
Dr. Agrawal’s research interests center around pancreatobiliary disease and health outcomes related to novel, minimally invasive endoscopic therapies. He has authored several video publications showcasing innovative techniques in the management of complex gastrointestinal disorders.
Ages Seen
Adults - 18 to 64
Adults - Over 65
Education & Certifications
Education
Education:
Sir Salimullah Medical College
(2013)
Residency:
Cook County Health and Hospital System (Internal Medicine)
(2020)
Fellowship:
University of Illinois College of Medicine (Gastroenterology)
(2023)
Fellowship:
West Virginia University Hospital (Advanced Endoscopy)
(2024)
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Gastroenterology (2023)
American Board of Internal Medicine (2020)
Provider Groups
Loyola Medicine Physician
Loyola Physician Partners
Publications
- Yang J, Agrawal R, Mikolajzcyk A. An Unexpected Case of Hyperammonemia in Cirrhosis. Am J Med. 2025 May 22:S0002-9343(25)00319-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2025.05.027. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40412786.
- Singh S, Maan S, Hadi Y, Agrawal R, Adekolu AA, Cohen EM, Ali FS, Fang W, Markovich B, Krafft M, Thakkar S. Endoscopic suturing to prevent migration of esophageal fully covered self-expanding metal stents: a randomized controlled trial (with video). Gastrointest Endosc. 2025 Feb 28:S0016-5107(25)00139-7. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2025.02.037. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40024292.
- Maan S, Agrawal R, Singh S, Thakkar S. Artificial Intelligence in Endoscopy Quality Measures. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2025 Apr;35(2):431-444. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2024.10.001. Epub 2025 Jan 18. PMID: 40021239.
- Cohen EM, Adekolu AA, Agrawal R, Zitun M, Maan S, Thakkar S, Singh S. Endoscopic closure of esophageal, gastric, jejunal, and rectopelvic fistulas with cardiac septal occluder devices: a case series. VideoGIE. 2024 Sep 19;10(2):163-166. doi: 10.1016/j.vgie.2024.09.012. PMID: 40012899; PMCID: PMC11853373.
- Agrawal R, Cohen EM, Adekolu AA, Maan S, Haffar M, Chowdhry M, Thakkar S, Singh S. Creation of new anastomosis for management of obstructive symptoms related to gastrojejunal anastomosis in patients who undergo gastric bypass: a case series. VideoGIE. 2024 Sep 12;10(1):44-47. doi: 10.1016/j.vgie.2024.09.007. PMID: 39925406; PMCID: PMC11806424.
- Pinnam BSM, Ojemolon PE, Mohammed A, Dahiya DS, Chandan S, Gopakumar H, Ali H, Gangwani MK, Agrawal R, Mba B, Mutneja H, Gandhi S, Hasan MK, Inamdar S. Comparison of endoscopic and surgical gastrojejunostomy in patients with malignant gastric outlet obstruction: a national cohort analysis (2016-2020). Gastrointest Endosc. 2025 Jan 25:S0016-5107(25)00049-5. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2025.01.025. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39870244.
- Agrawal R, Maan S, Méndez A, Haffar M, Cohen EM, Adekolu AA, Krafft M, Thakkar S, Singh S. Correction: Safety and Efficacy of Lumen Apposing Metal Stents for Management of Late Refractory Gastrojejunal Strictures in Patients with Roux en Y Gastric Bypass (with Video). Dig Dis Sci. 2025 Jan;70(1):322. doi: 10.1007/s10620-024-08827-6. Erratum for: Dig Dis Sci. 2025 Jan;70(1):316-321. doi: 10.1007/s10620-024-08707-z. PMID: 39806090.
- Cohen EM, Adekolu AA, Agrawal R, Ahmed M, Maan S, Boone B, Thakkar S, Singh S. Endoscopic Braun entero-enterostomy for the management of severe bile acid reflux post-Whipple surgery. VideoGIE. 2024;0(0). doi:10.1016/j.vgie.2024.05.005.
- Adekolu AA, Cohen EM, Agrawal R, Obeng G, Thakkar S, Singh S. Enhancing stent length and stability with a novel through-the-scope suturing platform: A case series. VideoGIE. 2024;0(0). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vgie.2024.03.015
- Dunn W, Li Y, Singal AK, Simonetto DA, Díaz LA, Idalsoaga F, Ayares G, Arnold J, Ayala-Valverde M, Perez D, Gomez J, Escarate R, Fuentes-López E, Ramirez-Cadiz C, Morales-Arraez D, Zhang W, Qian S, Ahn JC, Buryska S, Mehta H, Dunn N, Waleed M, Stefanescu H, Bumbu A, Horhat A, Attar B, Agrawal R, Cabezas J, Echavaría V, Cuyàs B, Poca M, Soriano G, Sarin SK, Maiwall R, Jalal PK, Higuera-de-la-Tijera F, Kulkarni AV, Rao PN, Guerra-Salazar P, Skladaný L, Kubánek N, Prado V, Clemente-Sanchez A, Rincon D, Haider T, Chacko KR, Romero GA, Pollarsky FD, Restrepo JC, Toro LG, Yaquich P, Mendizabal M, Garrido ML, Marciano S, Dirchwolf M, Vargas V, Jiménez C, Hudson D, García-Tsao G, Ortiz G, Abraldes JG, Kamath PS, Arrese M, Shah VH, Bataller R, Arab JP. An artificial intelligence-generated model predicts 90-day survival in alcohol-associated hepatitis: A global cohort study. Hepatology. 2024 Apr 12. doi: 10.1097/HEP.0000000000000883. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38607809.
- Sarraf P*, Agrawal R*, Alrashdan H, Agarwal M, Boulay B, Mutlu ER, Tussing-Humphreys L, Conwell D, Kim S, Layden BT, Yazici C. Racial and Ethnic Minorities With Acute Pancreatitis Live in Neighborhoods With Higher Social Vulnerability Scores. Pancreas. 2024 Apr 1;53(4):e317-e322. doi: 10.1097/MPA.0000000000002308. Epub 2024 Feb 26. PMID: 38416846; PMCID: PMC10959690.
- Díaz LA, Fuentes-López E, Ayares G, Idalsoaga F, Arnold J, Valverde MA, Perez D, Gómez J, Escarate R, Villalón A, Ramírez CA, Hernandez-Tejero M, Zhang W, Qian S, Simonetto DA, Ahn JC, Buryska S, Dunn W, Mehta H, Agrawal R, Cabezas J, García-Carrera I, Cuyàs B, Poca M, Soriano G, Sarin SK, Maiwall R, Jalal PK, Abdulsada S, Higuera-de-la-Tijera F, Kulkarni AV, Rao PN, Salazar PG, Skladaný L, Bystrianska N, Clemente-Sanchez A, Villaseca-Gómez C, Haider T, Chacko KR, Romero GA, Pollarsky FD, Restrepo JC, Castro-Sanchez S, Toro LG, Yaquich P, Mendizabal M, Garrido ML, Marciano S, Dirchwolf M, Vargas V, Jiménez C, Louvet A, García-Tsao G, Roblero JP, Abraldes JG, Shah VH, Kamath PS, Arrese M, Singal AK, Bataller R, Arab JP. MELD 3.0 adequately predicts mortality and renal replacement therapy requirements in patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis. JHEP Rep. 2023 Mar 15;5(8):100727. doi: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2023.100727. PMID: 37456675; PMCID: PMC10339256.
- Agrawal R, Yang J, Ali S, Ghoulam E, Mutneja H, Bhurwal A, Boulay B, Villa EC. Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Management of Gastric Tube Cancers After Esophagectomy: A Systematic Review. Cureus. 2023 Jun 16;15(6):e40526. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40526. PMID: 37461759; PMCID: PMC10350321.
- Agrawal R, Hassan AM, Villa E. EUS-guided gallbladder drainage in a patient with Billroth II reconstruction. VideoGIE. 2023 Mar 15;8(4):155-157. doi: 10.1016/j.vgie.2022.12.010. PMID: 37095844; PMCID: PMC10122118.
- Agrawal R, Guzman G, Karimi S, Giulianotti PC, Lora AJM, Jain S, Khan M, Boulay BR, Chen Y. Immunoglobulin G4 associated autoimmune cholangitis and pancreatitis following the administration of nivolumab: A case report. World J Clin Cases. 2022 Jul 16;10(20):7124-7129. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i20.7124. PMID: 36051149; PMCID: PMC9297397.
- Agrawal R, Majeed M, Attar BM, Flores E, Haque Z, Ba Aqeel S, Wang Y, Omar YA, Parajuli P, Demetria M, Gandhi S. Predictors of poor bowel preparations and colonoscopy cancellations in inpatient colonoscopies, a single center retrospective study. Transl Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022 Jan 25;7:4. doi: 10.21037/tgh.2020.02.13. PMID: 35243113; PMCID: PMC8826213.
- Mutneja H, Agrawal R, Bhurwal A, Arora S, Go A, Attar B. Comparative Effectiveness of Fecal Immunochemical Tests versus Flexible Sigmoidoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2021 Jun 18;30(2):267-273. doi: 10.15403/jgld-3432. PMID: 33951118.
- Arab JP, Díaz LA, Baeza N, Idalsoaga F, Fuentes-López E, Arnold J, Ramírez CA, Morales-Arraez D, Ventura-Cots M, Alvarado-Tapias E, Zhang W, Clark V, Simonetto D, Ahn JC, Buryska S, Mehta TI, Stefanescu H, Horhat A, Bumbu A, Dunn W, Attar B, Agrawal R, Haque ZS, Majeed M, Cabezas J, García-Carrera I, Parker R, Cuyàs B, Poca M, Soriano G, Sarin SK, Maiwall R, Jalal PK, Abdulsada S, Higuera-de la Tijera MF, Kulkarni AV, Rao PN, Guerra Salazar P, Skladaný L, Bystrianska N, Prado V, Clemente-Sanchez A, Rincón D, Haider T, Chacko KR, Cairo F, de Sousa Coelho M, Romero GA, Pollarsky FD, Restrepo JC, Castro-Sanchez S, Toro LG, Yaquich P, Mendizabal M, Garrido ML, Narvaez A, Bessone F, Marcelo JS, Piombino D, Dirchwolf M, Arancibia JP, Altamirano J, Kim W, Araujo RC, Rojo AD, Vargas V, Rautou PE, Issoufaly T, Zamarripa F, Torre A, Lucey MR, Mathurin P, Louvet A, García-Tsao G, González JA, Verna E, Brown RS, Roblero JP, Abraldes JG, Arrese M, Shah VH, Kamath PS, Singal AK, Bataller R. Identification of optimal therapeutic window for steroid use in severe alcohol-associated hepatitis: A worldwide study. J Hepatol. 2021 Jun 21:S0168-8278(21)00439-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2021.06.019. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34166722.
- Attar BM, Vohra I, Wang Y, Agrawal R, Mutneja H, Katiyar V, Baig MA, Sharma S, Gopakumar H, Moturi KR, Lingamaneni P, Haque Z, Gandhi S. The Cook Score: A Novel Assessment for the Prediction of Liver-Associated Clinical Events in a Diverse Population. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2021 Mar 8. doi: 10.1007/s12029-021-00620-2. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33683645.
- Agrawal R, Majeed M, Aqeel SB, Wang Y, Haque Z, Omar YA, Upadhyay SB, Gast T, Attar BM, Gandhi S. Identifying predictors and evaluating the role of steroids in the prevention of post-embolization syndrome after transarterial chemoembolization and bland embolization. Ann Gastroenterol. 2021;34(2):241-246. doi: 10.20524/aog.2020.0566. PMID: 33654366; PMCID: PMC7903567.
- Wang Y, Attar BM, Agrawal R, Vohra I, Farooq MZ, Aqeel SB, Demetria M. Non-hepatic Cancers Independently Predict Liver Decompensation Events. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2020 May 13. doi: 10.1007/s12029-020-00409-9. PMID: 32405967.
- Abu Omar Y, Randhawa T, Attar B, Agrawal R, Wang Y, Pichardo R, Majeed MB, Patel SA. Prognostic Value of Neutrophil-lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis. Cureus. 2019 Nov 13;11(11):e6141. doi: 10.7759/cureus.6141. PMID: 31886076; PMCID: PMC6907713.
- Majeed M, Agrawal R, Attar BM, Kamal S, Patel P, Omar YA, Demetria M, Agrawal P, Gandhi S. Fragility index: how fragile is the data that support the American College of Gastroenterology guidelines for the management of Crohn's disease? Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 Feb;32(2):193-198. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000001635. PMID: 31851082.
- Agrawal R, Majeed M, Attar BM, Omar YA, Chimezi M, Patel P, Kamal S, Demetria M, Gandhi S. Reexamining the data used in the 2012 guidelines of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases for the management of adult patients with ascites due to cirrhosis. Ann Gastroenterol. 2019 Nov-Dec;32(6):642-649. doi: 10.20524/aog.2019.0415. PMID: 31700243; PMCID: PMC6826063.
- Wang Y, Rosen F, Agrawal R. Biliary Tract Cancer in a Patient With a Virchow's Node. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 Oct;18(11):A30. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.10.019. PMID: 31629883.
- Wang Y, Omar YA, Agrawal R, Gong Z. Comparison of treatment modalities in pancreatic pseudocyst: A population based study. World J Gastrointest Surg. 2019 Sep 27;11(9):365-372. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v11.i9.365. PMID: 31572562; PMCID: PMC6766474.
- Majeed MB, Agrawal R, Attar BM, Abu Omar Y, Gandhi SR. Safety and Efficacy of Infliximab in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis: A Systematic Review. Cureus. 2019 Jul 4;11(7):e5082. doi: 10.7759/cureus.5082. PMID: 31516791; PMCID: PMC6721913.
- Agrawal R, Majeed M, Attar BM, Omar YA, Mbachi C, Wang Y, Flores E, Shaqib S, Wang Y, Udechukwu V, Demetria M, Gandhi S. Effectiveness of bezafibrate and ursodeoxycholic acid in patients with primary biliary cholangitis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Ann Gastroenterol. 2019 Sep-Oct;32(5):489-497. doi: 10.20524/aog.2019.0403. PMID: 31474796; PMCID: PMC6686091.
- Abu Omar Y, Attar BM, Agrawal R, Randhawa T, Majeed M, Wang Y, Simons-Linares CR, Wang Y. Revised Marshall Score: A New Approach to Stratifying the Severity of Acute Pancreatitis. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Dec;64(12):3610-3615. doi: 10.1007/s10620-019-05719-y. PMID: 31286346.
- Agrawal R, Taha K, Poudyal A, Vidal P, Bhattacharjee P. Giant bladder stone in association with severe kidney injury. Oxf Med Case Reports. 2019 Jul 17;2019(7):omz063. doi: 10.1093/omcr/omz063. PMID: 31333851; PMCID: PMC6637460.
- Agrawal R, Majeed M, Gandhi S. An Unusual Cause of Esophageal Varices. Gastroenterology. 2019 Sep;157(3):612-613. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.04.046. PMID: 31063778.
- Majeed M, Agrawal R, Gandhi S. Diarrhea in a Patient Receiving Chemotherapy. Gastroenterology. 2019 Dec;157(6):1492-1493. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.04.044. PMID: 31063777.
- Memon MM, Yamani N, Asmi N, Agrawal R, Khan MS. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibition in heart failure with mid-ranged ejection fraction: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2020 Dec;27(19):2371-2373. doi: 10.1177/2047487319841937. PMID: 30966823.
- Mbachi C, Attar B, Wang Y, Paintsil I, Mba B, Fugar S, Agrawal R, Simons-Linares RC, Jaiswal P, Trick W, Kotwal V. Association Between Cannabis Use and Complications Related to Crohn's Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Dig Dis Sci. 2019 Oct;64(10):2939-2944. doi: 10.1007/s10620-019-05556-z. PMID: 30825109.
- Wang Y, Attar BM, Abu Omar Y, Agrawal R, Demetria MV. Pseudohyponatremia in Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute Pancreatitis: A Tool for Diagnosis Rather Than Merely a Laboratory Error? Pancreas. 2019 Jan;48(1):126-130. doi: 10.1097/MPA.0000000000001192. PMID: 30540682.
- Agrawal R, Almoghrabi A, Attar BM, Gandhi S. Fluoxetine-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome and liver injury. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2019 Feb;44(1):115-118. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.12760. PMID: 30296343.
- Rohit Agrawal, Muhammad Majeed, Bashar M. Predictors of poor bowel preparations and colonoscopy cancellations in inpatient colonoscopies, a single center retrospective study. doi: 10.21037/tgh.2020.02.13 (accepted, online print available)
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