Summary

Dr. Shikha Saxena is a pulmonologist who specializes in pediatric care, bringing 9 years of experience to treating breathing and lung conditions in children. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed expertise in addressing respiratory challenges that affect young patients.

Dr. Saxena practices at multiple locations including The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. Her clinical focus centers on treating childhood asthma and various breathing problems that can impact a child's daily life and development. She performs specialized procedures such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to accurately diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions in her young patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 9 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Shikha Saxena has 4 locations

Buerger Center For Advanced Pediatric Care

3500 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Chop Division Of Pulmonary And Sleep Medicine

3500 CIVIC CENTER BLVD FL 7PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia

3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shikha Saxena

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shikha Saxena has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shikha Saxena has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

Dr. Shikha Saxena holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania in 2017.

NPI Number

Dr. Saxena's NPI number is 1679001713.

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