Dr. Ritu Badola is a board-certified physician with 19 years of experience specializing in Family Medicine. Dr. Badola graduated from Pace University and completed her residency at the Mt Sinai Mid Hudson Family Medicine Program. She is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Florida Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Badola was also a recipient of the Wellcare Patient Satisfaction Award for 2016-2019. Dr. Badola speaks English and Hindi. After spending the last 13 years as a physician at CenterWell, Dr. Badola understands how beneficial the comprehensive senior-centered healthcare model that encompasses all the factors involved in each patient’s health journey is for them. Along with their integral care model, Dr. Badola and the entire Care Team take the time to get to know each patient and build a close relationship with them, which allows the patient to whole-heartedly depend on them and to guide them to better health. What Dr. Badola enjoys most about coming into work each day, is the opportunity of being available for a patient during difficult times both in physical health, and mental health. This is why she emphasizes the importance of taking the time to listen to each patient and getting to know their health needs. This allows her to address all their concerns in the personalized treatment plan that she creates for them to achieve their health and wellness goals. When she’s not at the office, Dr. Badola enjoys gardening, biking, and painting.