Milpitas police detectives arrested Dr. Sanjay Agarwal, a 68-year-old Indian-origin pulmonologist, on September 24, 2025, after investigating reports of inappropriate touching during a patient consultation. Authorities now encourage anyone who may have experienced similar incidents to come forward and assist the ongoing probe.
A female patient reported the incident to the Milpitas Police Department on September 16, 2025, alleging that Dr. Agarwal touched her inappropriately while she sought medical advice. Detectives quickly launched an inquiry, confirming the details through evidence and witness statements. They apprehended the San Jose resident at his Milpitas office that same week, booking him into Santa Clara County Main Jail on sexual battery charges.
Dr. Agarwal, who specializes in pulmonary medicine and operates at a local sleep center of Milpitas, also maintains affiliations with Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose. Officials emphasize that the arrest stems from this specific allegation, but they suspect additional cases may exist.
Milpitas Police actively solicit tips from the public to build a comprehensive case.
"We urge anyone with knowledge of this matter or who believes they suffered at Dr. Agarwal's hands to contact us," the department stated in an official release.
Reach detectives at (408) 586-2400 during business hours. For anonymous submissions, dial the Crime Tip Hotline at (408) 586-2500 or submit online via the Milpitas Police website at milpitas.gov/FormCenter/Police-Department-20/.
Media inquiries should direct to Officer Michelle Sanchez at msanchez@milpitas.gov, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In a related case we covered at MedBound Times, Dr. Suman Khulbe, a family physician of Indian origin practicing in Ontario, Canada, had her medical license suspended on August 23, 2025, following findings of sexual abuse and professional misconduct. The Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal determined that Dr. Khulbe engaged in sexual acts with a male patient, including kissing, masturbation, and "erotic prostate massage," after administering procaine and alcohol. She also conducted unprofessional social events at her clinic. A penalty hearing is scheduled for November 24, 2025, to determine the long-term status of her medical license.
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