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Nebraska Health Center named after Indian-origin doctor couple
The four-story facility at the southeast corner of 42nd and Farnam streets, scheduled for completion in summer 2027 and expected to open to patients in fall 2027, will act as the new flagship hub for Nebraska Medicine's dermatology program.
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Staff Reporter - Sat, 22, Aug 2026
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An artist's rending of the the Shikhar and Kristin Saxena Health Center. / University of Nebraska Medical Centre
Nebraska Medicine’s upcoming $99.3 million state-of-the-art healthcare facility has been named the Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Health Center, honoring a transformative donation from Indian-origin physician couple
Dr. Shikhar Saxena and Dr. Kristin Saxena.
The four-story facility at the southeast corner of 42nd and Farnam streets, scheduled for completion in summer 2027 and expected to open to patients in fall 2027, will act as the new flagship hub for Nebraska Medicine's dermatology program. It will also significantly expand capacity for outpatient gastroenterology, general internal medicine, and behavioral health services across the region.
The naming announcement took place during a special event hosted by Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Foundation, where community members and leaders gathered on Aug 17 to sign the building’s final beam.
“The health center is named for Shikhar Saxena, MD, and Kristin Saxena, MD, of Omaha, who provided a leadership gift through the University of Nebraska Foundation to support the project,” The University of Nebraska Medical Centre said in a statement.
The building is partially funded by the donor community.
“Shikhar and Kristin Saxena understand what it means to invest in the health of a community,” said Michael Ash, MD, CEO of Nebraska Medicine.
“Their generosity will help us bring together essential services in one accessible location and create more opportunities for patients to receive the care they need, close to where they live and work,” Ash said. “This gift is a meaningful investment in Omaha’s future and in the people who rely on Nebraska Medicine for extraordinary care.”
UNMC Chancellor Dr. H. Dele Davies highlighted the collaborative spirit behind the project, emphasizing how public-private partnerships turn shared visions into tangible community benefits.
The Saxenas are both 2007 graduates of the UNMC College of Medicine and founded the Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Family Foundation. Dr. Shikhar Saxena practiced as a cardiologist at Nebraska Medicine and is the co-founder and board chairman of Milan Laser. Dr. Kristin Saxena practiced as a pediatrician with Boys Town Pediatrics before becoming chief medical officer of Milan Laser. She stepped down from that role in 2020 to focus on growing the Saxena Family Foundation and other philanthropic endeavors.
For the Saxenas, the gift reflects a deep personal commitment to the medical ecosystem that shaped their careers.
“Through the Saxena Family Foundation, our goal is to be a force for good in Omaha,” the couple said.
“We are pleased to support this new health center because we recognize Nebraska Medicine’s vital role in expanding access to care and improving the well-being of our community and its children.”
Dr. Shikhar Saxena emphasized the institution's far-reaching impact, noting: “This institution saves lives. This institution creates the next generation of doctors that will continue to save lives. This institution creates innovation that allows us to continue to be the premier institution in Omaha, as well as Nebraska.”
Reflecting on their unique lens as both care providers and patients, Dr. Kristin Saxena added: “When someone needs medical care, the building itself isn’t really what matters. What matters is the physician who listens, the nurse who notices something isn’t quite right, the person at the front desk who makes someone feel welcome... That’s what makes today so meaningful to us.”
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