About Brynn Aakjar, PA-C
Brynn Aakjar, PA-C is a physician assistant at Hospital for Special Surgery with expertise in sport medicine, specifically shoulder, elbow, and knee. Prior to joining HSS Orthopedics Now, Brynn worked as private PA to notable HSS surgeons Dr. David Dines and Dr. Joshua Dines. She also spent 4 years with an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Westmed/Summit Health.
Brynn is a former Division I collegiate soccer player and made it to the Final Four her freshman year at UCLA. She played the next three years for Loyola University Maryland where she received her undergraduate degree. In her spare time, she enjoys spending her time hiking, working out, vacationing, and playing sports with her husband and four kids.
Departments
Insurance
Aetna
BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper Individual Network
BCBS Federal
BCBS Anthem of NY (formerly Empire)
BCBS Anthem of CT
Cigna
Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)
EmblemHealth GHI
EmblemHealth HIP
EmblemHealth Medicare
EmblemHealth Select Care
The Empire Plan / NYSHIP
Medicare Part B
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Compass
UnitedHealthcare Medicare HMO
UnitedHealthcare Medicare PPO
BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper Individual Network
BCBS Federal
BCBS Anthem of NY (formerly Empire)
BCBS Anthem of CT
Cigna
Connecticare (not through Access Health CT)
EmblemHealth GHI
EmblemHealth HIP
EmblemHealth Medicare
EmblemHealth Select Care
The Empire Plan / NYSHIP
Medicare Part B
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Compass
UnitedHealthcare Medicare HMO
UnitedHealthcare Medicare PPO
If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.
Credentials
Education
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, St John's University, Queens NY
Loyola University Maryland
State Licensure
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
