Ritu Bala, MSN, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with TPMG Holland Road Family Medicine in Virginia Beach. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Herbert H. Lehman College in Bronx, New York, before continuing her education to complete a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner studies from Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. Ritu joined TPMG in 2026.

With over nine years of nursing experience across multiple specialties, Ritu was drawn to primary care by an innate passion for helping others, providing comfort during difficult times, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact on her patients’ lives through education, prevention, and compassionate care. Serving as a nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic further strengthened her commitment to healthcare. It inspired her to advance her practice by reinforcing the importance of empathy, clear communication, and patient education.

As a provider, Ritu focuses on trust, active listening, and clear education. She collaborates with patients to craft care plans that support long-term health and wellness and align with patient goals and values. Ritu believes in treating the whole person rather than simply focusing on a condition or set of symptoms. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, empowered, and actively involved in their care decisions.

Ritu sees patients of all ages for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, obesity, anxiety and depression, and infection, among others. She also offers preventative care and chronic disease management as well as patient education, physical exams, acute care visits, women’s health services, and more.

When she isn’t seeing patients, Ritu enjoys spending time with family, traveling, cooking, and focusing on activities that support her wellness and balance. She enjoys the diversity of the community in Hampton Roads as well as the strong sense of connection among its residents.

Ritu is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and building long-term relationships that support each patient’s overall health and well-being. She gladly welcomes patients to make an appointment to see her at TPMG Holland Road Family Medicine. 

Education

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Herbert H. Lehman College
Graduate: Master of Science in Nursing, focus on Family Nurse Practitioner studies, Walsh University