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Sonal Agrawal
| Sonal Agrawal | |
| Born | 1 March 1972, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Pediatrician, Allergy Specialist |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Education |
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| Known for | Childhood asthma, allergic rhinitis, pediatric immunotherapy |
| Workplaces | Whitefield Children’s Clinic Allergy & Asthma Center, Bengaluru Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group |
| Residence | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Website | [drsonalagrawal.com] |
Sonal Agrawal (Hindi: सोनल अग्रवाल; born 1 March 1972) is an Indian pediatrician and allergy specialist known for her clinical work in childhood asthma, allergic rhinitis, immunotherapy, and pediatric health. With over two decades of experience in pediatrics and more than a decade of specialization in allergy and asthma management, she has practiced medicine in both the United States and India.
She is currently associated with the Whitefield Children’s Clinic and the Allergy & Asthma Center in Bengaluru, and with the Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group in San Diego.
Early life and education
Sonal Agrawal completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from the Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, in 1996.
She later moved to the United States to pursue her pediatric residency (MD) at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas, where she trained from 1998 to 2001.
In 2014, she obtained a Diploma in Asthma and Allergy from the Christian Medical College, Vellore, strengthening her specialization in allergy science and respiratory care.
Career
Work in the United States
Agrawal began her professional career as a pediatrician in the United States, working across multiple hospitals and pediatric centers between 2001 and 2011. Her clinical appointments included:
- Kaiser Permanente, San Jose
- Pediatrix Inc., San Jose
- Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
- Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego
- Valle Verde Pediatrics, Poway, California
During this period, she managed preventive pediatric care, acute childhood illnesses, growth-related disorders, and chronic respiratory conditions.
Work in India
After returning to India, Agrawal served as a Consultant Pediatrician and Allergy Specialist at Telerad RxDx Clinic, Bengaluru (2011–2018), and Columbia Asia Hospital, Bengaluru (2014–2017).
Since 2018, she has been practicing at the Whitefield Children’s Clinic and the Allergy & Asthma Center in Bengaluru, with a clinical focus on pediatric immunology, allergic rhinitis, childhood asthma, and advanced allergy diagnostics.
Teaching and academic roles
From 2015 to 2017, Agrawal served as a Visiting Lecturer for the Diploma in Allergy and Asthma program at the Christian Medical College, Vellore. Her academic contributions included training sessions on allergy diagnostics, pediatric immunotherapy protocols, and respiratory disorders in children.
Licenses and certifications
Sonal Agrawal is licensed to practice medicine in both California, United States, and India. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and holds a Diploma in Allergy and Asthma.
She is a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
Lectures and presentations
Agrawal has delivered numerous lectures and continuing medical education programs for pediatricians, ENT specialists, and internal medicine physicians. Several of these sessions were conducted in collaboration with pharmaceutical organisations such as Sanofi, Abbott, and GSK.
Her lecture topics have included guideline-based management of allergic rhinitis, unmet needs in allergy care, growth monitoring in Indian children, vaccination guidelines including those during the COVID-19 pandemic, and pediatric immunotherapy.
References
- Whitefield Children's Clinic and Allergy & Asthma Centre – Official Website
- Dr. Sonal Agrawal – Pediatrician Profile on Practo
- Dr. Sonal Agrawal, MD – Healthgrades
- Understanding Achondroplasia – BioMarin Healthcare Professionals
- Dr. Sonal Aggarwal, MD – Vitals
- Dr. Sonal Agrawal – Pediatrics | DocIndia
- Dr. Sonal Agrawal – General Physician | EasyToken
- Sonal Aggarwal, MD – AMA Doctor Finder
- Dr. Sonal Agrawal – Pediatrics | WebMD
- Dr. Sonal Aggarwal, MD – Doximity