Rajesh Makkenchery, MD

My Locations

WellSpan Surgical Specialists
450 S. Washington St., Suite C
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 339-3110
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Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

I like to work with my hands and see instant results. Surgery allows me to see immediate results and immediate patient satisfaction.

What I want my patients to know about me:

I love basketball. I am always about family.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

I play and teach basketball, read and lift weights.

Clinical Interests

Colorectal Surgery

Rectal Surgery

Hemorrhoid Surgery

Abdominal Surgery

Breast Surgery (Female)

Breast Surgery (Male)

Cysts/Boils (Not on Face)

Education & Credentials

Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College
Internship Program: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center | General Surgery
Residency Program: University of Massachusetts Hospital | General Surgery

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
WellSpan Health & Surgery Center (HAN)
WellSpan Surgical Center (GB)

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Railroad Medicare

Tricare

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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