Indian-Origin Doctor Arrested in California for Sexual Battery During Consultation

Dr. Sanjay Agarwal, a 68-year-old pulmonologist based in San Jose, California, was arrested on charges of sexual battery following allegations that he inappropriately touched a female patient during a consultation on September 16, 2025. The Milpitas Police Department conducted an investigation and determined that there was sufficient evidence to charge Agarwal, who practices at a sleep center in Milpitas and is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose. He was arrested at his office on September 24 and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail. Authorities have urged anyone with additional information or who believes they may have been a victim to come forward and contact the police anonymously if desired. The investigation remains ongoing as police assess whether there may be other victims connected to Agarwal. The case has drawn attention to patient safety and the responsibility of medical professionals.