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On September 24, 2025, Milpitas Police arrested pulmonologist Dr. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, 68, for the alleged sexual abuse of a patient.
According to a police press release, on September 16, 2025, authorities received a complaint alleging that Dr. Agarwal had made prior inappropriate contact with a female patient.
“Detectives investigated the accusation and determined that Dr. Agarwal had inappropriately touched a patient during a consultation.” (Milpitas Police Department)
The San Jose resident was arrested at his Milpitas office, and then, according to police, “booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for sexual battery.”
Police Seek Additional Victims
Milpitas Police are asking anyone who may have also been victimized by Dr. Agarwal to contact detectives at (408) 586-2400 or provide anonymous tips by calling (408) 586-2500 or filling out a form.
Dr. Agarwal’s Background and Affiliations
Dr. Agarwal operates the Comprehensive Sleep Center in Milpitas, CA, and identifies himself as the CEO of California Specialty Physicians, a multispecialty practice. He markets the Comprehensive Sleep Center as a respected and safe facility offering sleep diagnostics and treatment for a wide range of sleep disorders and respiratory diseases.
On the home page of his practice Dr. Agarwal lists his affiliations to several hospitals: Regional Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital (both part of the Good Samaritan Health System), El Camino Hospital, and O’Connor Hospital. His Doximity profile also lists his affiliation with Highland Hospital.
On his Good Samaritan Hospital profile, Dr. Agarwal states, “Patient care with compassion is number one.” He promotes a commitment to ethics and social responsibility and claims to provide empathetic professional care.
The irony is unmistakable: a doctor who marketed himself as compassionate and ethical now stands accused of sexually abusing a patient.
It is also deeply tragic, because a patient’s trust appears to have been violated. Patients come to medical professionals at their most vulnerable, expecting professional care, not exploitation.
Hospitals May Also Be Accountable
Even though the alleged incident took place at Dr. Agarwal’s office, he may have harmed other patients at the hospitals where he held privileges. In such cases, those hospitals could be held liable if they knew about misconduct or ignored warning signs.
Hospitals have a duty to vet and monitor the physicians they allow to practice. When they fail to act on complaints or overlook red flags, they can be held accountable in civil court.
Learn more about hospital liability.
Resources for Healing
The criminal justice system will determine whether Dr. Agarwal is found guilty under California law. While criminal accountability is important, it does not give survivors the resources and support they need to truly heal.
Civil lawsuits give survivors the opportunity to pursue compensation for counseling, medical expenses, and other costs tied to recovery. These actions also expose institutional failures and can drive reforms to better protect patients in the future.
Legal Support for Survivors of Medical Abuse
When people seek medical care, they place profound trust in their doctors to act with professionalism and compassion. If the allegations against Dr. Agarwal are true, that trust was exploited in one of the most devastating ways.
If you were harmed by Dr. Agarwal or another medical professional, know that you are not alone. Whether you are ready to take legal action or just need someone to listen, we are here to support you.
Our firm represents survivors of health care sexual abuse nationwide. We offer free, confidential consultations to help you understand your options and take the next step when you feel ready.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced attorney.
