Dr. Preeti Ozarkar, MD
Medical Director | Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Preeti Ozarkar is the Medical Director at NCIAP and a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than 20 years of experience in hospital medicine and primary care. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and has been practicing in North Carolina since 2004. Dr. Ozarkar enjoys caring for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, with special interests in lifestyle medicine and preventive care. She believes in empowering patients through education and relevant health information, encouraging them to take an active role in decisions about their healthcare.
Anwesha Pautsch, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
Anwesha Pautsch, FNP-C, is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner at NCIAP in Raleigh, North Carolina. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Duke University School of Nursing in 2025, following 10 years of nursing experience across various healthcare settings. Since joining NCIAP in January 2026, Anwesha has been committed to preventive care and patient advocacy. She values building lasting relationships with her patients through trust, mutual respect, and a personalized approach to healthcare.
Dr. Renuka Kandula, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Renuka Kandula is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She brings 25 years of experience in primary care and hospital medicine. After retiring from practice in 2023, Dr. Kandula began volunteering at NCIAP in October 2023. As a member of NCIAP’s Board of Directors, she continues to contribute her extensive experience to the organization’s mission of providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Dr. Bal Krishan Agarwal, MD
Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Specialist
Dr. Bal Krishan Agarwal is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Cardiology, with more than 40 years of experience practicing interventional cardiology at hospitals across the United States. Dr. Agarwal has volunteered at NCIAP since 2018 and serves on its Board of Directors, contributing his extensive medical experience and leadership to the organization’s mission.
Dr. Sanjay Patel, MD, MSc
Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Sanjay Patel is a board-certified family physician with extensive experience in preventive care, chronic disease management, and individualized treatment planning. He takes a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on the whole person and empowering patients to take an active role in managing their health and well-being.
Dr. Rippy Khara, MD
General Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Parminder “Rippy” Khara is a board-certified internist based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with more than 20 years of experience in adult primary care. She earned her medical degree from the A. M. Dogliotti School of Medicine and has dedicated her career to providing comprehensive, compassionate care to adult patients. As a general internal medicine physician, Dr. Khara focuses on adult health and wellness, managing both routine and complex medical conditions.