Anuj Aggarwal

Pain management specialist


Clinical Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Hindi

Biography


Anuj Aggarwal, M.D., is both a practicing anesthesiologist and pain specialist. Originally from Southern California, Dr. Aggarwal completed his undergraduate studies in biology with honors at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. He earned his medical degree from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine with distinction, completing the Health Professions Education (HPE) Pathway advanced program. He completed his internship at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. He then completed his Anesthesiology residency and Pain Medicine fellowship at Stanford Hospital, joining the faculty in 2018.

In addition to his research and clinical areas of interest of perioperative pain and orofacial pain, he is the associate program director for the pain management fellowship, theme lead and course director for pharmacology for the medical school, and associate director for Science of Medicine overseeing the teaching of the various organ blocks in the pre-clerkship curriculum. He also is an E4C (Educator for Care) faculty member, teaching clinical skills, clinical reasoning and serving as a mentor to medical students throughout their training. In addition, he is involved within the anesthesia residency education programs through various committees, mentorship of residents, and direct teaching. Formerly, he served as the director of medical student and resident clerkships in pain management and pain theme lead in the pre-clerkship curriculum.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine (2019)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Pain Management Fellowship (2018) CA
  • Residency: Stanford University Anesthesiology Residency (2017) CA
  • Internship: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Internal Medicine Residency (2014) CA
  • Medical Education: University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine (2013) CA
  • Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology (2018)

Honors & Awards
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, UCSF (2013)
  • Essential Core Teaching Award, UCSF (2013)
  • Foundation of Anesthesia Education and Research Medical Student Fellowship, UCSF (2010)
  • Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award for Excellence in Preclinical Teaching, Stanford School of Medicine (2023)
  • Okin Award, University of Southern California (2008)
  • Order of the Laurel and Palm, University of Southern California (2009)
  • Pain Medicine Fellow Scholarship, American Academy of Pain Medicine (2018)
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, University of Southern California (2009)
  • Phi Sigma (Biological Honors Society), President, University of Southern California (2006-2009)
  • Trustee Scholar, University of Southern California (2005)

Memberships
  • ACE Editorial Board (2021-present), Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists (2010 - Present)
  • Member, Committee on Pain, History Committee, California Society of Anesthesiologists (2012 - Present)
  • Member, Western Group of Educational Affairs, American Association of Medical Colleges (2020 - Present)
  • Member, North American Neuromodulation Society (2017 - Present)
  • Member, American Society of Regional Anesthesia (2015 - Present)
  • Member, ACGME Working Group Pain Milestones 2.0 (2020 - 2022)
  • Co-Chair Young Trainee Committee, Member, American Academy of Pain Medicine (2015 - 2017)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Course Director, Science of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine (2023 - Present)
  • Associate Program Director, Pain Management Fellowship (2020 - Present)
  • Chair, Clinical Competency Committee, Pain Medicine (2018 - Present)
  • Clerkship Director Chronic Pain Management (Anes 304a), Stanford School of Medicine (2018 - 2022)
  • Course Director, Pharmacological Treatment of Disease, Stanford School of Medicine (2020 - Present)
  • Educator 4 Care (E4C), Stanford School of Medicine (2022 - Present)
  • Medical Teaching Scholar, Department of Anesthesiology (2018 - 2020)
  • Member, Peer Support and Resiliency Committee (2014 - 2019)
  • Member, Anesthesiology Education Committee (2014 - Present)
  • Member, Program Evaluation Committee, Pain Medicine (2018 - Present)
  • Member, Resident Selection Committee, Anesthesia (2019 - Present)
  • Member, Anesthesia Diversity Council (2020 - Present)
  • Member, Clinical Competency Committee, Anesthesia Residency (2023 - Present)
  • Pain Theme Lead, Stanford School of Medicine (2018 - 2022)
  • Rotation Director, Chronic Pain, Department of Anesthesiology (2018 - 2022)

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Practice Locations


Facial Pain Program in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

450 Broadway Street, Pavilion A, 1st Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-6469

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Pain Management Center at Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

450 Broadway Street

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-6238

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Pain Management Center in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA

450 Broadway Street, Pavilion A, 1st Floor

Redwood City , CA 94063

(650) 723-6238

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Patient Ratings

(27 Ratings)

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4.8/5

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(72 reviews)

very caring and thorough
Excellent, communicative provider.
Dr. Aggarwal is an excellent , knowledgeable and patient doctor. He explains everything very clearly. Gives options and listens to patient.
He is one of the most caring Dr.I have been associated with
He is a great Doctor!
Excellent physician; extremely thorough and really listens
He's great doctor and very helpful in getting me to the right person I'd he can't help me with back issue.
I felt very hopeful about prospects of pain relief after my visit with Dr. Aggarwal
He seems to be helpful. Issues with this injury he's not that aware of, but seems to want to help me.
Enjoyed the visit. Was informative Aggarwal is a good listener and I feel confident in our treatment plan.
Always helpful and good listening to issues.
Love love this doctor he really listens and cares
One of the best communicators among the physicians I've encountered. Responsive to messages in MyHealth. The entire Pain Clinic team is markedly more responsive ^ holistically inclined than other Stanford departments.
Thank you.
Very thorough and relatable
Excellent doctor
His instructions are easy to follow and understandable.
He was very nice and caring. He explained everything to where I could understand it.
This was my first time meeting him and thought he was amazing. He listened to me, understood what I was telling him and he understood why it was happening and gave we came up with a plan. I left feeling very well taken care of.
Excellent, very thorough doctor
Dr Agerwaal is very good
Caring, detail oriented and compassionate
Dr. Aggarwal is very patient and easy to talk to. He communicates extremely well and answered all my questions using language that was easy to understand. Five stars!
I like Dr Aggarwal he explains things well. and tries to find solutuions
He is one of my favorite Doctors he listens and cares about his patients. Highly recommended
Dr Aggarwal was very thoughtful, concerned, clear in his explanations and what his recommendations would be.
Dr Aggawarwal us an excellent and compassionate doctor. He is patient and thorough.
Great, compassionate doctor with good ideas on how to treat pain.
Dr. Aggarwal speaks very clearly and in a manner that is easy to understand. He is patient and makes time to check for understanding as well as questions. I was very happy with the visit.
Excellent physician.
Dr. Aggarwal Was excellent! He listened well, respected what I said, was extremely knowledgeable, asked lots of questions. He came up with new interventions based on my description of my migraines. He was very kind and friendly. He gave me hope. It couldn’t have been better!
Caring, kind and knowledgeable of my case
My injection was painless very good
Very knowledgeable doctor and caring
He is an understanding doctor. He listens and trys to help.
Dr aggarwal is a great doctor , he cares about his patient. He explained me everything in detail and ordered an X-ray immediately. I’m very happy to see him . He truly cares about his patients . Stanford is lucky to have such a good doctor.
He listens and seems to care about best treatment.
Dr. Aggarwal was able to explain a few key concepts about my nerve pain in a way that ...well.. sorta "blew my mind". He also presented a very clear path forward with many options tailored specifically to me. He listened to me, my issues, concerns, and had a lot to say about my condition. And, I'm not crazy after all!
Dr. Aggarwal was wonderful. He was patient with me when I started to “deviate†from the original question, he was kind and gentle with his eyes and words to bring me back to the inquiry, and I felt Heard, Understood, and his sincerity in wanting to help. He didn’t EVER sound impatient or annoyed; and the best? There was no sense of me, the patient, ever feeling inferior. Great Doctor; really kind, intelligent, & empathetic . :)
Dr. Aggarwal let me explain my symptoms in great detail, illuminating, further, on a set of notes I had sent ahead of our meeting. He asked good questions. He was clearly active in trying to assess the scope of my pain and the underlying condition causing that pain. I liked him and his professionalism.
Thanks to Dr. Aggarwal for his considerate and informative evaluation. I appreciate how Dr. Aggarwal worked with me, his go forward suggestions for symptom management along with possible causative factors. I was impressed with his clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills.
Helpful and listened. Very important. He addresses all my concerns.
Excellent procedural manner. Explained everything. Minimal pain with excellent results.
Very kind and knowledgeable
Dr Aggarwal listened carefully to what I had to say and was very clear and kind in his responses. He has good ideas for future treatment and explains them in a way that is easy to understand.
excellent, attentive provider
I found Dr. Aggarwal to be an attentive listener and very easy to feel comfortable interacting with. He came across as extremely honest, knowledgeable, and intelligent. Great bedside manner!
He explained well about my issues and provided some alternative that may help for my condition.
Thank you, Dr. Aggarwal for your time in listening and understanding my ongoing and severe pain, compassion for the struggles I’ve been going through, and supporting me in establishing a treatment plan for my ongoing medical issues means a lot to me.
excellent and caring physician
Excellent physician!
He was absolutely incredible! In my 18 years in the medical world, hands down, one of the best doctors I have ever met!
Excellent physician who is up to date, well spoken, professional and has empathy. Stanford is extremely fortunate to have him on their staff!
"Good" for Dr Aggarwal, but "Poor" for the clinic in general.
Dr. Aggarwal is a very personable and efficient Dr. He listen carefully and has a action plan for the patient.
Excellent, thoughtful communicator, both in person & virtually.
It has been a blessing to be followed at Stanford Pain Clinic, especially under the care of Dr. Aggarwal. He has wonderful bed side manner & has been helpful with treatment team & plan. I definitely don't take for granit what a difference a good doctor makes!
Is very considerate & kind.
Dr. Aggarwal did my BOTOX so well and listened to my concerns. He added more to my left side b/c that is where my headaches begin.
Is very excellent.
I recommend Stanford Medical on a regular basis. You are all fantastic.
Dr. Aggarwal was exceptional! As was his assistant dr.
Dr. Aggarwal was a wonderful provider. Great bedside manner. Very helpful. Took his time to educate me and listen to my needs.
Dr. Aggarwal is an amazing and empathetic pain doctor. He has great training and is willing to try new things.
She was great full of knowledge & no nonsense. I took her word & judgment.
he was awesome. very gentle.
Dr. Aggarwal is the best!!
Very good bedside manor.
my first appt was "we have lots of tools in our tool chest, we are going to help you and we care about you". last appt "we only have so many tools in out tool chest and we have used those but we do care about what you are going through ". this is Stanford, the best minds and care in the entire world and the only suggestion was something I came up with, low dose cymbalta.
I would not recommend anyone to see this self-centered doctor. Clearly he wanted to end his day and get the appointment over with.
Still there were many questions that needed answering. He gave me the option of communicating with him later.
this trip I didnt get any follow up instructions, etc. Procedure was performed and that was it, I had to assume I was done and showed myself out. I Made an follow up appt. and can hopefully discuss treatment plan going forward at that time

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