
Dr. Parminder “Rippy” Khara, MD
General Internal Medicine Physician (Internist)
Dr. Parminder “Rippy” Khara, MD 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 exclusively on the health and wellness of adults, managing both routine and complex medical conditions.
Dr. Bal Krishan Agarwal, MD
Internal Medicine & Cardiovascular Specialist
Dr. Agarwal is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Cardiology. He practiced Interventional Cardiology for over 40 years across multiple U.S. hospitals and has been volunteering at NCIAP since 2018. He also serves on the Board of Directors at NCIAP.
Dr Renuka Kandula MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kandula is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. After 25 years in primary care and hospital medicine, she retired in 2023 and has been volunteering at NCIAP since October 2023, bringing extensive experience in patient-centered care.
Dr Pradeep Kandula MD
Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Board-certified in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Dr. Pradeep Kandula retired after 25 years of practice in Ohio and has been volunteering at NCIAP since October 2023, offering compassionate care to younger adult patients and supporting their transition to adult medicine.

Marlyn C. Teague MSN, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
With 20 years of primary care experience, Marlyn focuses on chronic disease management, geriatric care, and preventive health. She enjoys building lasting relationships with her patients and tailoring care plans to individual needs.
Sanjay Patel, MD, MSc
Family Medicine
Dr. Patel is a board-certified family physician with extensive experience in preventive care, chronic disease management, and individualized treatment planning. He is committed to a holistic approach, caring for the whole person, and empowering patients to take an active role in their health.
