Preetha Agarwal, MD

Preetha Kamath Agarwal, MD, FAAD, FACMS, is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic surgeon. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, where she also serves as Associate Program Director of the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship. Dr. Agarwal currently practices at UPMC North Hills and UPMC St. Margaret, specializing in Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology, bringing advanced expertise in skin cancer treatment to her patients and trainees.

Dr. Agarwal graduated from the combined BS-MD Honors Program in Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine with a concentration in genetics. She concomitantly completed a dedicated Medical Education fellowship and Dermatology Research Fellowship with the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at University of Miami. She completed residency training at both the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Mercer University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (MSDO) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine where she honed her surgical skills and expertise in complex skin cancer cases.

To date, Dr. Agarwal has spoken at several regional and national conferences with over 50 peer-reviewed articles, oral presentations, and poster presentations on topics including skin cancer, procedural dermatology, and leadership in academic medicine. She is the editor of the textbook Dermatology Fundamentals, which was recently published in the Fall of 2025. The book is designed to provide a strong, practical foundation in dermatology for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals. 

In addition to her clinical and academic responsibilities, Dr. Agarwal is actively involved in dermatologic education and outreach. She serves as an American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Social Media Correspondent, helping to disseminate important dermatologic knowledge to both colleagues and the public through digital platforms. She is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the Women's Dermatologic Society, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American College of Mohs Surgery. Outside of her clinical and academic roles, Dr. Agarwal is a mother, navigating the joys of motherhood and a busy career in medicine.