Medical Staff

Dr. Rama Nagireddi received her medical degree from Deccan College of Medical Sciences, India and completed her Internal Medicine residency at St. Joseph Mercy in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is board certified in Internal Medicine. In addition, Dr. Nagireddi completed a fellowship in Endocrinology at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska and has special interest in chronic disease management and health equity. She moved to Rhode Island and joined PCHC in 2020. Dr. Nagireddi speaks English, Hindi and Telugu. In her free time, she enjoys exploring local restaurants and farmer’s markets, cooking, hiking, reading and yoga.

Dra. Rama Nagireddi recibió su título de médico del Deccan College of Medical Sciences, India y completó su residencia en Medicina Interna en St. Joseph Mercy en Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ella está certificada en Medicina Interna. Además, la Dra. Nagireddi completó una beca en Endocrinología en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Creighton en Omaha, Nebraska y tiene especial interés en el manejo de enfermedades crónicas y la equidad en la salud. Se mudó a Rhode Island y se unió a PCHC en 2020. La Dra. Nagireddi habla inglés, hindi y telugu. En su tiempo libre, le gusta explorar restaurantes locales y mercados de agricultores, cocinar, caminar, leer y practicar yoga.

Dr. Thomas received his MD fromSynergy Medical Education Alliance, Central Michigan University, and completed an Infectious Disease fellowship at Roger Williams Medical Center, Boston University. Dr. Thomas received his Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery from Trichur Medical College, Calicut University in India and a Masters Degree in Clinical Pharmacology from Pondicherry University in India. He previously worked as an internist and taught medical school students in India. Dr.Thomas isamember of AmericanCollege of Physicians, and Infectious Disease Society of America. He joined PCHC in 2014. In his free time, Dr. Thomas enjoys travelling, watching movies, reading and creative writing.

El Dr. Thomas recibió suMD de Synergy Medical Education Alliance de la Central Michigan University, y completó una beca de Enfermedades Infecciosas en el Roger Williams Medical Center, Boston University. El Dr. Thomas recibió su Licenciatura enMedicina y Cirugía de la TrichurMedical College, Calicut University en la India; también recibió una Maestría en Farmacología Clínica de Pondicherry University en la India. Anteriormente trabajó como internista y enseñó a estudiantes de la escuela de medicina en la India. Es miembro del American College of Physicians y Infectious Disease Society of America. El Dr. Thomas se unió PCHC en 2014. En su tiempo libre, al Dr. Thomas le gusta viajar, ir al cine, la lectura y la escritura creativa.

Dr. Ambreen Allana is a graduate of Dow Medical College in Pakistan. Dr. Allana completed a Residency in Internal Medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Michigan and then went on to pursue a fellowship in Infectious Diseases from the University of Texas Health Science Center/MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a member of several professional societies including the Infectious Diseases Society of America, American College of Physicians, and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council. She is fluent in English, Urdu, and Hindi. In her spare time, she loves to spend quality time with her family, trying out new zoos in NE, one weekend at a time.

La Dra. Ambreen Allana es graduada de La Facultad de Medicina Dow en Pakistán. La Dra. Allana completó su Residencia en Medicina Interna en el Hospital St. Joseph Mercy en Michigan y luego pasó a realizar una beca en Enfermedades Infecciosas en la University of Texas Health Science Center/MD Anderson Cancer Center. Es miembro de varias sociedades profesionales, incluida la Infectious Diseases Society of America, American College of Physicians, y el Consejo Médico y Dental de Pakistán. Habla inglés, urdu e hindi con fluidez. En su tiempo libre, le encanta pasar tiempo de calidad con su familia y visitar nuevos zoológicos en NE, un fin de semana a la vez.

Diane Sette received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northeastern University; her Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner from The College of New Rochelle, NY; and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from MGH Institute of Health Professions, in Boston. Diane is a member of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, The Obesity Society, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Diane’s approach to patient care is both holistic and traditional. Her practice includes: caring for people who struggle with obesity, adult medicine, women’s health, and management of chronic disease. Diane is a faculty member at Simmons University. Prior to joining PCHC in 2019, Diane managed an adult obesity care program, and worked in a primary care practice in New Hampshire. In her free time, Diane enjoys cycling, Cape Cod, and spending time with her family.

Diane Sette recibió su Bachillerato en Ciencias en Enfermería de la Northeastern University; su Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner de The College of New Rochelle, NY; y su Doctor en Práctica de Enfermería del Instituto MGH de Profesiones de la Salud, en Boston. Diane es miembro de la Asociación Americana de Enfermeras Practicantes, The Obesity Society y Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Su enfoque de la atención al paciente es holístico y tradicional. Su práctica incluye: cuidar a las personas que luchan contra la obesidad, la medicina para adultos, la salud de las mujeres y el manejo de enfermedades crónicas. Diane es miembro de la facultad en la Simmons University. Antes de unirse a PCHC en 2019, Diane administró un programa de atención de obesidad para adultos y trabajó en una práctica de atención primaria en New Hampshire. En su tiempo libre, a Diane le gusta andar en bicicleta, Cape Cod y pasar tiempo con su familia.

Janet Encarnacion provides internal medicine services to patients at our North Main Street Health Center. She most recently worked at several American Family Care urgent care clinics in Massachusetts. She completed the Cox Family Medicine Residency program in 2001, after receiving her medical degree from University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Dr. Encarnacion previously worked at Signature Healthcare in Brockton, Mass., and Jordan Valley Community Health Center and Cox Health, both in Springfield, Missouri. During her career, she has provided outpatient and inpatient primary care, as well as urgent care, for adults and children.

La Dra. Janet Encarnación se ha unido a PCHC y está ahora brindando servicios de medicina interna a pacientes en nuestro Centro de Salud de la North Main Street. La Dra. Encarnación trabajó recientemente para la American Family Care Urgent Care en Massachusetts, en varias de sus clínicas de atención de urgencia. Ella completó el programa de Residencia en Medicina Familiar de Cox en 2001, después de recibir su título de médico de la University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
La Dra. Encarnación trabajó anteriormente en Signature Healthcare en Brockton, Massachusetts, y Jordan Valley Community Health Center y Cox Health, ambos en Springfield, Missouri. Durante su carrera, ha brindado atención primaria ambulatoria y hospitalaria, así como atención de urgencia, para adultos y niños.

Dr. Ekknoor Sahota received her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in India, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine with Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sahota completed a fellowship in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Pittsburgh. Dr. Sahota was raised in India, moved to Canada and then to Pennsylvania.
Looking to make Rhode Island her home, Dr. Sahota joined PCHC in 2019. Working in a patient-centered community health clinic focused on quality care and patient safety is very important to Dr. Sahota. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi. In her free time, Dr. Sahota enjoys biking, hiking and other outdoor activities.

Dr. Ekknoor Sahota recibió su Licenciatura en Medicina, Licenciatura en Cirugía de Dayanand Medical College and Hospital en India, y completó su residencia en Medicina Interna con Allegheny General Hospital en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania.

Dr. Magdi Salmon received his BS in Biology from Cairo University in Cairo, Eygpt, and his MD and Masters in Internal Medicine from Cairo University School of Medicine. Dr. Salmon completed an internship at Cairo University Hospital and residencies at both Al Gomhoreya Hospital in Cairo and St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. He came to Rhode Island for a fellowship in Endocrinology with Brown University at Rhode Island Hospital. As a primary care physician in Rhode Island, Dr. Salmon has worked with St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hope Medical Group and Well North Medical Group. Dr. Salmon has a love of music and his favourite hobbies include listening to music and spiritual writing.

El Dr. Magdi Salmon recibió su Licenciatura en Biología de la Universidad de El Cairo en El Cairo, Eygpt, y su Doctorado y Maestría en Medicina Interna de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de El Cairo. El Dr. Salmon completó una maestria en el Hospital Universitario de El Cairo y residencias en el Hospital Al Gomhoreya en El Cairo y el Hospital St. Luke en Bethlehem, PA. Él vino a Rhode Island para una beca en Endocrinología con la Universidad de Brown en el Hospital de Rhode Island. Como médico de atención primaria en Rhode Island, el Dr. Salmon ha trabajado con St. Joseph's Hospital, Hope Medical Group y Well North Medical Group. El Dr. Salmon tiene un amor por la música y sus pasatiempos favoritos incluyen escuchar música y escritura espiritual.

Lilizita Monteiro is an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner who has worked in a variety of settings including health centers, hospitals, adult day care, and patient’s homes. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Regis College and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fairfield University. Lilizita is certified as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse show is fluent in Cape Verdean Creole and proficient in Spanish.
She enjoys the summer, the beach, ice cream, and spending time with her family.

Lilizita Monteiro es una enfermera especializada de gerontología para adultos que ha trabajado en una variedad de entornos, incluidos centros de salud, hospitales, guarderías para adultos y en hogares de pacientes. Recibió su Maestría en Ciencias en Enfermería de Regis College y su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Enfermería de la Fairfield University. Lilizita está certificada por la American Association of Nurse Practitioners como Enfermera Especializada de Atención Primaria en Gerontología para Adultos. Es miembro de la American Association of Nurses y habla con fluidez el criollo caboverdiano y domina el español. Disfruta el verano, la playa, el helado y pasar tiempo con su familia.

Kate Hofstetter received her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Rhode Island College, and her Masters of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner and Women’s Health Practitioner, from Yale University School of Nursing. Prior to joining PCHC in 2018, Kate practiced with the Veterans Health Administration in Connecticut, Texas and South Carolina. Returning home to Rhode Island, she worked with Blackstone Community Health Center. Before her commitment to nursing and healthcare, Kate worked in the music television and production business. When not working, Kate enjoys practicing yoga and spending time with her rescue Chihuahuas.

Kate Hofstetter recibió su Licenciatura en Antropología de Rhode Island College y sus Maestrías en Ciencias y Enfermería, Enfermera Practicante de Adultos y de la Salud de la Mujere, de la Yale University School of Nursing. Antes de unirse a PCHC en 2018, Kate ejerció en la Administración de Salud de Veteranos en Connecticut, Texas y Carolina del Sur. Al regresar a su hogar en Rhode Island, trabajó con el Centro de Salud Comunitario de Blackstone. Antes de su compromiso con la enfermería y la atención médica, Kate trabajó en el negocio de televisión y producción de música. Cuando no está trabajando, a Kate le gusta practicar yoga y pasar tiempo con su Chihuahuas de rescate.

Mark Schnabel received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Rhode Island College, and his Master of Science in Nursing as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from University of Rhode Island. Prior to joining PCHC Crossroads in 2014, Mark worked as a Nurse Practitioner with Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan of New England, St. Joseph Hospital for Specialty Care, and the Massachusetts Correctional System. When not working, Mark enjoys spending time with his family, watching sports, the great outdoors, and playing guitar.

Mark Schnabel recibió su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Enfermería de la Rhode Island College, y su Maestría en Ciencias en Enfermería como Profesional de Enfermería de Adultos de la University of Rhode Island. Antes de unirse a PCHC Crossroads en 2014, Mark trabajó como Enfermero Practicante con Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan de Nueva Inglaterra, St. Joseph Hospital ofreciendo Atención Especializada y para el Sistema Correccional de Massachusetts. Cuando no está trabajando, Mark disfruta pasar tiempo con su familia, ver deportes, pasar tiempo al aire libre y tocar la guitarra.

Dr. Neilakash Beharry received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Beharry received a BSc in Chemistry and Management from the University of the West Indies, Trinidad, and Tobago.

In his free time, Dr. Beharry enjoys swimming, soccer, cricket, cooking, fishing, and hiking.

El Dr. Neilakash Beharry recibió su título de médico de la Escuela de Medicina de George’s University School en Granada, Indias Occidentales, graduándose Magna Cum Laude. Completó una residencia en Medicina Interna en Maimonides Medical Center en Brooklyn, Nueva York. El Dr. Beharry recibió una licenciatura en Química y Administración de la Universidad de las Indias Occidentales, Trinidad y Tobago.

En su tiempo libre, el Dr. Beharry disfruta de la natación, el fútbol, el cricket, cocinar, pescar y hacer senderismo.

Dr. Diaz is an Internal Medicine Specialty graduate from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL. He earned his Medical Degree from Dr. Jose Matias Delgado University in San Salvador, El Salvador. Prior to undergoing his Internal Medicine residency training, he assisted in research studies in the field of Infectious Disease at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He served as a Primary Care Physician with several non-profit organizations including Obra Social El Carmelo, El Salvador, and in his free time, volunteered for several years as a Primary Healthcare Physician at Basic Health International, El Salvador. He has a special interest in endocrinology and treating high complexity medical cases.
Dr. Diaz, who is fluent in Spanish and English, joined PCHC in 2021. He is married and enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, cooking, and trying new restaurants. He also enjoys long walks and playing bass guitar.

El Dr. Díaz es un graduado con una especialización en Medicina Interna del Centro Médico Mount Sinai en Miami Beach, FL. Obtuvo su título de Médico de la Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado en San Salvador, El Salvador. Antes de recibir entrenamiento a través de su residencia en Medicina Interna, ayudó en estudios de investigación en el campo de las enfermedades infecciosas en el Centro Médico de la Universidad RUSH en Chicago, IL. Se desempeñó como Médico de Atención Primaria con varias organizaciones sin fines de lucro, incluida la Obra Social El Carmelo, El Salvador, y en su tiempo libre, se ofreció como voluntario durante varios años como Médico de Atención Primaria de salud en Basic Health International, El Salvador. Tiene un interés especial en la endocrinología y el tratamiento de casos médicos de alta complejidad.
El Dr. Díaz, quien habla español e inglés con fluidez, se unió a PCHC en 2021. Está casado y le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia, viajar, cocinar y probar nuevos restaurantes. También le gustan las largas caminatas y tocar el bajo.

Jennifer Belfry received her Bachelor of Arts in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from Dartmouth College, and both her RN and MS, Family Nurse Practitioner from Columbia University in New York. Prior to joining PCHC, Jenny worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner for community based clinics in New York City, South Bronx and Harlem. She has specialty care experience with HIV/AIDS management and Hepatitis C treatment. Jenny also worked for a sports injury practice focusing on patient mobility and function without opioids. When she’s not working, Jenny enjoys running, hiking and cooking.