Summary

Dr. Aruna Chakrala specializes in internal medicine with additional expertise in adolescent medicine, bringing four decades of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Sri Venkateswara Medical College and completed her residency at UMDNJ. Dr. Chakrala is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, enabling her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Chakrala practices at Princeton Medical Center and sees patients in Plainsboro, New Jersey. She focuses on managing high cholesterol and weight concerns in both adults and teenagers. Her practice emphasizes preventive care through immunizations, including flu vaccines and pneumococcal vaccines for adults. Patients consistently rate Dr. Chakrala highly, giving her an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.4
  • 42 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Tagalog
  • Umdnj
  • 57 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 24 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Aruna Chakrala has 3 locations

Plainsboro Princeton Medical Associates Pc

666 Plainsboro Rd Ste 1020Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sun8:30 am - 2:00 pm

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Med School: Sri Venkateswara Medical College Med School: ANDIZHAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE Med School: Guangdong Pharmaceutical University Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Aruna Chakrala

  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • Consolidated Health Plans
  • EmblemHealth
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Aruna Chakrala has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Aruna Chakrala has the following 24 areas of expertise

  • Acne
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Birth Control
  • Bronchitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Chest Pain (Angina)
  • Cholesterol Management
  • Contraception
  • Dermatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Eating Disorders
  • Gynecology
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pneumonia
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Substance Abuse
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Aruna Chakrala holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umdnj.

Medical School

Graduated from Sri Venkateswara Medical College in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Chakrala's NPI number is 1447366539.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Aruna Chakrala affiliated with?
Dr. Aruna Chakrala is affiliated with Princeton Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Aruna Chakrala's office located?
Dr. Aruna Chakrala's office is located at 666 Plainsboro Rd Ste 1020, Plainsboro, NJ, 08536.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Aruna Chakrala?
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Does Dr. Aruna Chakrala accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Aruna Chakrala accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Aruna Chakrala speak?
Dr. Aruna Chakrala speaks Spanish and Tagalog.

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