Dr. Annapurna Pattisapu is a board-certified internal medicine physician with over 36 years of experience providing clinical care. She earned her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s College for Women and her medical degree from Andhra Medical College. Inspired by her parents—especially her father’s health journey—Dr. Pattisapu was drawn to medicine with a passion for helping others and building meaningful relationships. She believes in clear communication and engagement with patients and their families, staying current with medical knowledge, and emphasizing preventive care by managing underlying risk factors for disease. Throughout her career, Dr. Pattisapu has served patients in a variety of settings and remains committed to giving back to her community. She has contributed through Shepherd’s Hope Clinic, the Coalition for the Homeless, teaching Sunday school for over 19 years, and holding leadership and advisory roles with organizations such as the HSCF Board, Sunday School, and the UCF Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, gardening, and staying active with the occasional game of golf or pickleball.