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Dr. Ajay Earl Chitkara, MD

Surgery, Other Specialty, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Advanced Surgery Center Of Long Island 1500 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 828-3400

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Ajay E. Chitkara, MD graduated from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1998 and completed his residency in Otolaryngology â€“ Head and Neck Surgery at the Georgetown University Medical Center. He then trained in a Laryngology / Neurolaryngology Fellowship at the New York Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Blitzer. When he came to Long Island in 2004, he was the first fellowship trained Laryngologist in the area. Since then, Dr. Chitkara has been offering advanced voice and swallowing care to people across this region. He also has experience in the use of botulinum toxin for treating movement disorders of the head and neck such as spasmodic dysphonia, hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm. Dr. Chitkara treats problems relating to general adult and pediatric otolaryngology. He remains active in specialty organizations and is currently the President of the Long Island Society of Otolaryngology â€“ Head and Neck Surgery.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Georgetown University Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Georgetown University School Of Medicine - 1998

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Advanced Surgery Center Of Long Island
1500 Route 112, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Mon:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Surgery
Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Allergic Rhinitis
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Otitis Media
Deviated Nasal Septum
Laryngeal Cancer
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Otitis Externa
Chronic Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Hearing Loss

Procedures Performed

Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy
Rhinoplasty
Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy
Sinus Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Fidelis Care (NY)
Affinity Health Plan
Aetna
EmblemHealth
Centivo
HealthFirst (NY)
Medicare
Humana
MetroPlus Health Plan
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Medicaid
Select Care
MagnaCare
Northwell Direct
UnitedHealthcare
Meritain Health
HealthSmart
AARP
Tricare
1199SEIU
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Cigna

Cancer 43
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
Orthopedics 75
Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
Children's Hospital 22
Urology 87
Psychiatry 103
Geriatrics 82
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 17
Ophthalmology 4
Ear, Nose & Throat 11
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 3
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60