Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD

Internal MedicineFemaleAge 48

Internal Medicine

Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Plainsboro, NJ and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Sri Venkatesvara Medical College in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities Princeton Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD

Plainsboro - Princeton Medical Associates, PC

666 Plainsboro Rd Ste 1020 Plainsboro, NJ 08536
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Telehealth services available
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Dr. Chakrala's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Acne
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Laryngitis
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Acute Tonsillitis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • ADHD and-or ADD
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Anemia
  • Animal Allergies
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Asthma
  • Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
  • Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
  • Back Pain
  • Balanitis
  • Balanoposthitis
  • Bird Flu
  • Bladder Infection
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Boil
  • Breast Pain
  • Bronchitis
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders
  • Canker Sore
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chlamydia Infections
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Cold Sore
  • Common Cold
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Cough
  • Dermal Filler
  • Dermatitis
  • Dermatitis Due to Drugs
  • Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulitis, Intestinal
  • Diverticulosis
  • Diverticulosis, Intestinal
  • Dizziness
  • Dry Skin
  • Dysentery
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Ear Ache
  • Earwax Buildup
  • Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Enteritis
  • Esophagitis
  • Fever
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Folic Acid Deficiency
  • Fungal Nail Infection
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Genital Herpes
  • Genital Warts
  • Gout
  • Hair Loss
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Herpes Simplex Infection
  • Herpes Zoster Without Complication
  • Hip Sprain
  • Hives
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Immunization Administration
  • Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
  • Influenza (Flu)
  • Insomnia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Itchy Skin
  • Jock Itch
  • Joint Pain
  • Knee Sprain
  • Laryngitis
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Limb Pain
  • Limb Swelling
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lyme Disease
  • Malaise and Fatigue
  • Mastodynia
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
  • Migraine
  • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
  • Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nail and Nail Bed Infection
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Nausea
  • Nosebleed
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Otitis Media
  • Outer Ear Infection
  • Overweight
  • Painful Urination (Dysuria)
  • Pap Smear
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
  • Perimenopause
  • Pharyngitis
  • Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
  • Pollen Allergy
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Potassium Deficiency
  • Proteinuria
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Rash
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Ringworm
  • Rosacea
  • Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
  • Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Seborrheic Dermatitis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Shingles
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
  • Stye
  • Swine Flu
  • Tension Headache
  • Testicular Dysfunction
  • Thyroid Goiter
  • Tinea Versicolor
  • Tinnitus
  • Tobacco Use Disorder
  • Tonsillitis
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Stones
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
  • Vertigo
  • Viral Enteritis
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Viral Infection
  • Vitamin B Deficiency
  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Warts
  • Wellness Examination
  • Wheezing
  • Yeast Infections

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(609) 799-3119

Dr. Chakrala accepts the following insurance:

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Dr. Chakrala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chakrala

3.7

Based on 108 ratings

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Best Dr. ever!
Best Dr. ever! I have been going to Dr. Chakrala for years now, and I always feel like I am talking to a family-member who genuinely cares about my well-being and emotions! She asks the right questions, gives enough time to hear concerns, and provides the proper treatment! I was recently diagnosed with renal cancer, and I thank Dr. Chakrala for catching it early and saving my life. When she discovered abnormality in my lab results during annual physical exam, she pushed me to get the nephrologist appt and the ultrasound test done ASAP. She not only referred me to a Nephrologist but also contacted the nephrologist to get the earliest appointment. She even connected with the Urologist to ensure that I got the best treatment. I have not seen or heard of any other doctor who can go to this extent to care for their patients. I am incredibly grateful to her. Her team/staff (especially Nafeesa & Jayshree) is wonderful and attentive as well. Very friendly and caring! Highly recommend!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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PD – Mar 10, 2022
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Dr. Aruna Chakrala and her staffs are very professional, friendly, and easily accessible. They listen and understand patients’ problem and work with patient in professional manner. They helped my daughter in her critical time, and I am thankful to Dr Aruna Chakrala and her staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
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Jan 23, 2022
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Doctor very friendly and diagnosed my condition on first visit Highly recommend her. Have been and will continue visiting her for many years to come
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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S Gupta – Jul 02, 2021
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Great family practice! I have been going to Dr Chakrala for past 20 years. Both Dr Chakrala and Dr Buddala are excellent doctors! Special shout out to Suha, the lady who does the covid tests. She is very pleasant, professional and very efficient . Promptly gets back to you with results . She’s been a great help !!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Lygia Lewis – Mar 21, 2021
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Unprofessional. Lots of misinformation. Uncooperative when approached with needing info for insurance. No bedside manner and very rough. Impossible to reach on the phone.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 20, 2021
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I had an appointment at Dr. Aruna Chakrala's Monroe, NJ office for 9 a.m. on Sunday, 9/27/20 (which the doctor's office reconfirmed on Friday via voicemail as 9:15 a.m. at the Monroe office). However, after about 40 minutes waiting I eventually learned that they decided at last minute to work from their Plainsboro NJ office that day instead--but no one from their office bothered to alert me of this and they initially tried to make it seem as if I had the wrong information (but because I have their vm proof that's when they started to accept responsibility). In any case, if they can be this incompetent with lack of proper/timely communication for last minute schedule changes (and initially trying to pin the error on me), I cringe to think what else they can err with going forward, that could possibly be detrimental to me. I will not be patronizing the doctor, because of her office's unprofessionalism, inconsideration and inefficiency.
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KWA – Sep 27, 2020
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Dr.Chakrala sat and listen to my concerns she didn't rush me at all. I recommend Dr.Chakrala to anyone!! Staff is very friendly.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Amira Hassan – Sep 20, 2020
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Dr.Aruna Chakrala is amazing!!! She listen to my concerns and takes time listening to me speak. I recommend her to anyone. Staff is also friendly and helpful.
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Aseal Naser – Sep 20, 2020
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Dr. Chakrala is very nice doctor, she answers all your questions, staff are helpful and wonderful.
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Sep 20, 2020
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Dr. Chakrala is very sweet person and she helped curing my condition very quick!! will recommend her to anyone !!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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deepti – Sep 19, 2020
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Doctor is great, spends lot of time, and office very organized. I got reminder calls on time and everyone was very friendly
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Janak – Aug 21, 2020
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Highly inefficient staff!! Would not suggest anybody to go there! Dr alone being good doesn’t help at all when the team is highly inefficient and terrible communication between staff and patients! Highly disappointed with both staff service and doctor!
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Apr 18, 2020
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Horrible office staff .. I didn't get any transparency on lab work - yet they charged me unusually high fee for a short office visit
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 05, 2020
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Was recommended to her by a friend. She exceeded my expectations
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Smitha Y – Jan 24, 2020
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I found Dr Aruna Chakrala as the Best Internist in Mercer county area. We were so impressed by her Professionalism, generosity, compassion, friendly nature and openness. She gives us enough time to explain and thinks through our problems and answers all our questions very patiently. She has unearthed one of my hidden, severe health issue recently, by her excellent diagnostic, analytical and patient caring skills, which otherwise would have posed a grave threat to my survival. I was able to get all of the extra care and tests that I'm sure most doctors wouldn't take the time to do. She went out of the way to help me overcome the problem with a lightning speed and in the best possible way. I am thankful to Dr. Aruna Chakrala for correctly diagnosing and treating me well, in-time. When needed she responds personally over phone. Dr. Chakrala maintains a clean and pleasant office. Her office staff are responsive, courteous and are very friendly. I would strongly recommend her to anyone.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dakshinamurthy Sistla – Aug 02, 2019
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Dr Chakrala and her staff are awesome. Dr Chakrala is very knowledgeable, experienced and very well versed in her field. Above all she is a very compassionate doctor who puts her patients and their needs above all. Her staff Nafeesa, Aneet and Jayshree are very well trained , friendly and very responsive. Have known them for years and am so happy with the practice. Highly recommend Dr Chakrala and the practice. Seven stars for sure ?????????????? .
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Princeton Junction – Jun 02, 2019
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She is our doctor for 15 years . She is like a family member to us, we love her so much Her staff is also very nice
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Apr 25, 2019
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Amazing Doctor. Professional and caring. I love her and trust her so much.
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Mar 18, 2019
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Always a good experience.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Brigid Cornell in NJ, NJ – Jan 19, 2019
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I want to express my sincere appreciation for the promptness and professional care given to me. Our experience at this facility was of the quickest and best we have ever encountered. Traveling from PA to NJ for patient care speaks volume about Dr Aruna and her care for her patients. She quickly diagnosed what was wrong with me while it was not resolved by our previous doctors. An hour travel for my care shows the kind of faith we have in her.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lakshmi B – Jul 16, 2018
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Biography

Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Plainsboro, NJ and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from...Read more

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine

Education

1994
UMDNJ Rutgers Med
Residency Hospital
1991
Sri Venkatesvara Medical College
Medical School

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Spanish
  • Telugu
  • Urdu

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What conditions does Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD treat?

Dr. Chakrala frequently treats the following conditions: Vitamin D Deficiency, Acute Pharyngitis, and Pharyngitis. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD's office address?

Dr. Chakrala's office is located at 666 Plainsboro Rd Ste 1020, Plainsboro, NJ 08536. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages is Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD fluent in?

Dr. Chakrala is able to speak Punjabi, Spanish, and Telugu. View profile to see all.

Is Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Chakrala provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD is affiliated with Princeton Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.

How much experience does Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD have?

Dr. Chakrala has over 31 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 3.7/5 for Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD. Patients say that the provider explained conditions well and they trusted the provider's decisions. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

Locations

Plainsboro - Princeton Medical Associates, PC

Plainsboro-Princeton Medical Associates, PC666 Plainsboro Rd Ste 1020 Plainsboro, NJ 08536
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 2:00pm
    • Sun: 9:00am - 2:00pm
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Practice

Dr. Aruna Chakrala, MD369 Applegarth Rd Monroe, NJ 08831
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Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Chakrala is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

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Princeton Medical Center

Plainsboro, NJ

79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average

10 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

Hamilton, NJ

57% Patients that would definitely recommend, 13% lower than the national average