Summary

Dr. Ajay Makkena specializes in Internal Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology, bringing a comprehensive approach to patient care that combines primary care expertise with advanced imaging interpretation. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has two years of clinical experience. His dual specialization allows him to provide both direct patient care and the diagnostic imaging services that support accurate treatment planning.

Dr. Makkena practices at several respected healthcare facilities, including Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Evanston Hospital, University Hospital, and Saint Michaels Medical Center, with locations in both Evanston, Illinois and Newark, New Jersey. He has particular expertise in treating acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. His procedural skills include performing creatinine and creatinine clearance tests along with dialysis adequacy tests to monitor kidney function, and he also conducts complete blood count testing to evaluate overall health status.
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Quick Facts

  • 2 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ajay Makkena has 5 locations

Evanston Hospital

2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201

Dr. Ajay Makkena

2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1304Evanston, IL 60201

Saint Michaels Medical Center

111 Central AveNewark, NJ 07102

University Hospital

150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103

Saint Michaels Medical Center

268 Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNewark, NJ 07102

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Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: Pt.Bd.Sharma Pgims , Rohtak
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ajay Makkena

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Devoted Health
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ajay Makkena has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ajay Makkena has the following area of expertise

  • Diagnostic Radiology

Certifications, License, & Education

2 Years Experience

Dr. Ajay Makkena holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University in 2024.

NPI Number

Dr. Makkena's NPI number is 1265286520.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Ajay Makkena affiliated with?
Dr. Ajay Makkena is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Evanston Hospital, University Hospital, Saint Michaels Medical Center, and Evanston Hospital.
Where is Dr. Ajay Makkena's office located?
Dr. Ajay Makkena's office is located at 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201.

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