Pankaj Agrawal, MD

Dr. Agrawal brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the health system and will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of delivering high-quality healthcare services to the region.

Dr. Agrawal has demonstrated a proven track record of leadership and innovation, serving as SGMC’s hospitalist program director since 2016 and actively leading numerous process and quality improvement programs and medical staff committees.

As the CMO, Dr. Agrawal will oversee system-wide medical staff services, graduate medical education programs, and work closely with SGMC’s executive team and medical staff to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

According to Dr. Agrawal, he is thrilled to have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health of the communities served by SGMC. “An overarching objective is to deliver high-quality care while enhancing accessibility. I remain steadfast in my commitment to advancing this journey and establishing SGMC as the  healthcare destination of choice.”

Dr. Agrawal received his medical degree from Dr. S.N. Medical College in Jodhpur, India in 2006. Following that, he dedicated approximately two years to research at UT Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Continuing his medical journey, he pursued Family Medicine Residency training at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, completing it in 2013.

Dr. Agrawal shared that Valdosta has proven to be an exceptional community to reside in and raise a family. “The people here possess kind hearts and a genuine sense of care for one another. The same holds true for SGMC, where I have found immense satisfaction in my work and have had the pleasure of collaborating with remarkable individuals on a daily basis. Even during challenging times, we consistently experience a strong support system.”

Dr. Agrawal has been married to Dipti for more than 12 years and together they are proud parents to son Vihaan.

Join the insightful Pankaj Agrawal, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer as he joins us on SGMC Health’s “What Brings You in Today?” podcast! The “Top Doc” sheds light on the evolution of hospital medicine, also known as hospitalists, and its benefits for both patients and primary care doctors. From sharing his own experiences as a resident physician to discussing critical topics like organ donation and patient safety, Dr. Agrawal offers a delightful blend of expertise and empathy that you need to hear!