A new healthcare center under construction at the southeast corner of 42nd and Farnam streets in midtown Omaha has officially been named the Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Health Center, following a significant leadership gift from local physicians Drs. Shikhar and Kristin Saxena.
Nebraska Medicine announced the naming during a beam-signing ceremony, where university leaders and community members gathered to mark the milestone by signing the four-story facility’s final structural beam.
The building’s naming recognizes the contribution made by the couple through their charitable organization, the Saxena Family Foundation, alongside additional support from the local donor community.
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Both donors share deep academic and professional ties to the institution. Drs. Shikhar and Kristin Saxena are 2007 graduates of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Medicine.
Following his medical training, Dr. Shikhar Saxena completed his residency and cardiology fellowship at UNMC before practicing as a cardiologist with Nebraska Medicine. He also co-founded Milan Laser Hair Removal, serving as its board chairman.
Dr. Kristin Saxena practiced as a pediatrician with Boys Town Pediatrics and later served as chief medical officer at Milan Laser before stepping down in 2020 to focus on their foundation’s philanthropic work.
The $99.3 million facility is scheduled to open to patients in fall 2027, with construction slated for completion in the summer of 2027. Once operational, the center will serve as the primary location for Nebraska Medicine’s dermatology program while expanding outpatient capacity for gastroenterology and behavioral health services.
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Leadership from both institutions emphasized the impact of the gift on local health infrastructure. Nebraska Medicine CEO Dr.
Michael Ash stated that the donation centralizes essential clinical services in an accessible space close to where residents live and work.
UNMC Chancellor Dr. H. Dele Davies emphasized the role of public-private partnerships in turning shared institutional goals into reality. Reflecting on the investment, Dr. Shikhar Saxena credited the medical center for saving lives, educating future physicians, and driving regional medical innovation.
Dr. Kristin Saxena noted that while modern facilities are essential, the true strength of healthcare relies on the daily commitment of physicians, nurses, researchers, and support staff.