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Dr. Ritu Chandra

MD, FAAP · Founder & Pediatrician

Founder & Pediatrician

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Background

I’ve always had a heart for children — it’s what led me to become a pediatrician and what continues to inspire me every day. I grew up in India in a loving military family where I learned the values of compassion, service, and resilience from an early age. My father was a senior officer, and my mother was a homemaker. I graduated from one of the country’s top five medical schools. Therafter, I proudly served in the Indian Army and was decorated by the Chief of Army Staff.

My special interests are in pediatric behavioral health, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, autism, OCD, learning problems and behavior issues

I live in Phenix City, Alabama, with my husband and two wonderful children, who remind me every day why caring for families is such meaningful work.

Education

Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India

Residency: Maimonides Medical Centre, Brooklyn, NY | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis-St Paul, MN | Nassau County Medical Centre, Long Island, NY

Personal Interests

Basketball, Swimming, sailing- was part of a Round The World Sailing expedition on a 32-foot yacht (mentioned in the Limca Book of Records as the first woman crew of an Indian Navy Sailing vessel), ballroom dancing, cooking, traveling (visited 30+ countries).

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Dr. Ritu Chandra

Welcome from the Founder

Dr. Ritu Chandra, MD, FAAP

Welcome! I'm Dr. Chandra, a pediatrician and the founder of Preferred Medical Group. My family and I are proud to call Alabama home, and I've had the privilege of caring for this community since 2007.

As a pediatrician, I've always been passionate about providing the best care for children, but I recognized the need for both primary care and mental health services, which is why I've made it a priority to offer these services alongside pediatric care in my practice. It's important to me that every family has access to comprehensive care in one place, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to support the health and well-being of our community.

It's truly an honor to be trusted with your family's health, and I'm grateful to serve this community with the love and care that it deserves. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives — I look forward to supporting you and your family for many years to come.