Dr. Munish Batra's CV

Dr. Munish Batra smiling while sitting at table with his hands together

MEDICAL SPECIALIZATIONS:
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Craniofacial Trauma
Hand Trauma
Upper and Lower extremities

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS:
Assistant Clinical Professor, Plastic Surgery UCSD-Voluntary
Staff Surgeon, Scripps Memorial Hospital / Sharp Hospital
Past Chief of Plastic Surgery Section, Tri-City Medical Center

CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS:
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
San Diego Plastic Surgery Society

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Owner – Coastal Plastic Surgeons 11/01 – current

Office Addresses

12624 El Camino Real, #101
San Diego, CA 92130

2023 W. Vista Way, #C
Vista, CA 92083

25495 Medical Center Dr. #303
Murrieta, CA 92562

EDUCATION:

09/83–06/87 B.S., Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Biology; B.A. English, Minor: Psychology

08/87–06/91 M.D.; Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

07/91–06/92 Intern, General Surgery, Saint Luke’s Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

07/92–06/96 Resident, General Surgery, Saint Luke’s Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

07/96–06/98 Chief Trauma/Critical Care, Saint Luke’s Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

07/96–06/98 Emergency room Physician per diem, Zion Avenue, San Diego, CA

07/96–06/98 Plastic Surgery, UCSD Medical Center, San Diego, CA

07/98–06/99 Craniofacial trauma and hand surgery, Salt Lake City, UT

HONORS:

1991 Intern of the Year

1992, 1994–96 Saint Luke’s Medical Center Award for Honors – Resident Inservice Exam

1993 First Prize, Research Presentations, Midwest Surgical Society

1993, 1996 Basic Science Research Award – Cleveland Surgical Society

1994, 1996 Saint Luke’s Resident Research Award, First Prize

1993 Saint Luke’s Resident Research Award, Second Prize
Inservice Scores: 91% PGY I, 99% PGY II, 98% PGY III, 98% PGY IV, 94% PGY V

1995 Teacher of the Year, Saint Luke’s Medical Center, Department of Surgery

1998 Honorable Discharge from the Army – Rank Captain

2002 Teacher of the Year, UCSD plastic surgery division

2002 Profile in Plastic Surgery, Carmel Valley News

2002 “Best Doctors”, San Diego Magazine

2010 Oprah Winfrey guest for D.O.C.S.

2010 Feature article in L.A. Times on D.O.C.S.

2010 “Top Doctors” San Diego County Medical Society

2011 “Top Doctors” San Diego County Medical Society

Professional Memberships

Dr. Batra’s rigorous training and continued dedication to surgical excellence have established him as a leader in his field. Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member:

American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
American Society of Indian Plastic Surgeons (ASIPS), Board of Directors
Coastal Medical Group, a multidisciplinary network for trauma and reconstructive care

His educational foundation and commitment to ongoing learning ensure that every procedure reflects the latest innovations in safety, technique, and aesthetics.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

American Board of Surgery, Board Certified – 1998
American Board of Plastic Surgery, Board Certified – 2000, Recertified in 2008

LICENSURE:

G 83246 State of California

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:

Scripps Memorial Hospital – La Jolla
Scripps Memorial Hospital – Encinitas
Tri-City Medical Center
Sharp Coronado Hospital
Sharp Memorial Hospital
Pomerado Hospital

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

1996–2002 INTERFACE UCSD

1998–Present Volunteer work in reconstructive plastic surgery, Bombay, India, tsunami relief, ASIPS

2002–Present Founder, Doctor’s Offering Charitable Services (D.O.C.S.), non-profit organization

2009–Present Founding Member ASIPS

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & RELEVANT WORK:

Social Chairman, Saint Luke’s Medical Center House Staff, 1994
AIDS Education Program for school children
Operation Aware Drug Program
Studies in tropical medicine: India, 1989
Tutorial work: Biochemistry, Immunology, Anatomy (Case Western Reserve School of Medicine)
A Review of Surgical History, 1996 Graduate Program Case Western Reserve University

HOBBIES:

Instructor Police Athletic League Boxing Club
Big Brothers’ Association
Alternative music
Nonfiction writing
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

PRESENTATIONS:

1. Batra, M.K., Sidhu, S.H. Gas chromatographic analyses of lipid solubility of medicinal plant extracts. Presented at American Society of Chemical Engineers Meeting, Cleveland, Ohio, 1985.

2. Batra, M.K., Damtew, B. Pentoxifylline decreases macrophage TNFα in severe injury. Presented to Cleveland Surgical Society, Cleveland, Ohio, March 1993.

3. Batra, M.K., Damtew, B. Pentoxifylline decreases macrophage TNFα in severe burn injury. Presented to Society of Critical Care Meeting, Manhattan, N.Y., April 1993.

4. Batra, M.K., Damtew, B., Schreiber, H., Spagnuolo, P. Protective effect of Pentoxifylline in down regulation of macrophage TNFα in burn injury. American Federation of Clinical Research, May 1993.

5. Batra, M.K., Bernard, M.K., Picha, G.J. Histologic comparison of breast implant shells with smooth foam and pillar micropatterning in rat model from 1 day to 6 months. Presented at Cleveland Surgical Society, March 1994.

6. Damtew, B., Batra, M.K. Stress-induced cytokine release remains stable in the aging population. Presented to American Federation of Clinical Research Meeting, Washington, D.C., April 1994.

7. Damtew, B., Batra, M.K. C-reactive protein alters arachidonic acid metabolism in phagocytes. Presented to American Federation of Clinical Research Meeting, Washington, D.C., April 1994.

8. Batra, R.K., Batra, M.K., Chari, V., Curiel, D. Transfer of plasmid DNA into GI epithelium using adenoviral vector. Presented at Cleveland Surgical Society, March 1995.

9. Batra, M.K., Brownlee, J., King, T., Schreiber, H., Damtew, B. Endothelial cell dependent inhibition of endothelial cell – neutrophil interaction of IL-1α protein. Presented at Cleveland Surgical Society, March 1996.

10. Miller, S., Batra, M.K., Holmes, R.E., Cooper, M.L. Endoscopic placement of expanders in conjoined twins. Presented at the California Society for Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, March 1997.

11. Batra, M.K., Camp, L., Picha, G. Alternative Gel Fillers for Breast Implants in the Rat Model. Presented at California Society of Plastic Surgeons, March 1998.

12. Batra, M.K. Two stage palatal repair. Aesthetic and Reconstruction Surgery of the Face. The New Millennium – Snowbird Symposium, January 1999.

13. Batra, M.K. Pediatric Facial Trauma. Utah Pediatric Society Meeting, May 1999.

14. Batra, M.K. Craniofacial reconstruction. Scripps Memorial Hospital Division of Surgery, October 1999.

15. Batra, M.K. The History of Plastic Surgery. Keynote address, SAPI, December 1999.

16. Batra, M.K. Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in the New Millennium. KOCTV, 1 hour TV special, January 2001.

17. Batra, M.K. Endoscopic Wrinkle Reduction and Browlift. NBC News, November 2002.

18. Batra, M.K. Rhinoplasty and Scar Revision. Fox News, January 2003.

19. Batra, M.K. The Spectrum of Cosmetic Procedures. From Family Practitioner to Plastic Surgeon. San Diego Academy of Family Physicians 48th Annual Symposium, June 2004.

20. Batra, M.K., Gupta, Abhay. Dermatological Skin Procedures: Skin Biopsy and Suturing Techniques. San Diego Academy of Family Physicians Workshop, November 2005.

PUBLISHED WORK:

1. Batra, M.K., Damtew, B., Spagnuolo, P., Schreiber, H. C-reactive protein alters arachidonic acid metabolism in phagocytes. American Federation of Clinical Research, 42(2):150A, 1994.

2. Batra, M.K., Damtew, B., Schreiber, H., Spagnuolo, P. Cytokine production in aging. American Federation of Clinical Research 42(2):217A, 1994.

3. Batra, M.K., Bernard, S., Picha, G.J. Histologic comparison of breast implant shells with smooth, foam and pillar microstructuring in rat model from 1 day to 6 months. Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 96(2):354–63, 1995.

4. Batra, M.K. Leukotrienes and Eicosanoids. I: Immunology – Current Concepts. Faulkner J.D., Williams and Wilkins, 1992.

5. Peters, M.H., Sonpal, I.M., Batra, M.K. Breast cancer in women following mantle irradiation for Hodgkin’s disease. American Surgeon 61(9):763–6, 1995.

6. Batra, M.K., Peters, M.H., Camp, L.A., Vuculescu, L., Thornton, J.C. Lisinopril-induced angioedema necessitating cricothyrotomy in a post-operative patient. Contemporary Surgery 41(2):22–3, 1996.

7. Batra, M.K., Adolph, M.D., Thornton, J.C., et al. Antithrombin III deficiency and white clot syndrome. Case reports and literature review. Vascular Surgery 30(1):37–45, 1996.

8. Picha, G.J., Batra, M.K., McGrath, M.H. Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery. In: The Georgiade Plastic, Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Surgery. Georgiade, G.S., Georgiade, N.G., Riefkohl, R., Levin, L.S. (eds). Williams & Wilkins, 1996.

9. Picha, G.J., Batra, M.K. Breast Augmentation. In: Plastic Surgery – Indications, Operations and Outcomes. Aesthetic Surgery. Guyuron, B., Eriksson, E. (eds). Mosby Inc., 2000. Vol 5 Ch 150 pp 2743–56.

10. Batra, M.K., Muscarelli, S.J., Schreiber, H.S. Therapeutic options for locally advanced breast cancer. Contemporary Surgery. In Press.

11. Batra, M.K., Peters, M.H., Passalacqua, M., Perl, J. Temporal artery-vein fistula resulting from ice pick stabbing. Contemporary Surgery 72(2):29–34, 1997.

12. Geller, D., Batra, M.K. Blunt traumatic rupture of thyroid gland. Head and Neck Surgery. Accepted, In Press.

13. Batra, M.K., Peters, M.H., Thornton, J.C. A case of brachial artery thrombosis following presumed intravenous urogram. Resident & Staff Physician, July 1997.

14. Batra, M.K. Could I Save My Best Friend’s Life? Medical Economics, 75(4):73–83, February 1998. First Prize Article.

15. Batra, M.K. “Macros”. The Human Condition. (UCSD) March 1999.

16. Batra, M.K., Miller, S. Dermoid Tumor of the Hand. Hospital Physician. June 1996.

17. Batra, M.K. Anthropomorphic basis for Midface Augmentation. Submitted, Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

18. Batra, M.K., Garramone, R., Morales, L., Jr. Lip Augmentation. Submitted, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

19. Kikawa, D., Batra, M.K. Browlift through Upper Eyelid Incisions. Journal of Ophthalmic Surgery, January 2000.

20. Kikawa, D., Miller, S., Batra, M.K., Lee, A. Small Incision Nonendoscopic Browlift. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol 16, No 1.