Hitesh Batra, MD
Interventional PulmonologyPulmonologyCritical Care Medicine
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Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
About Hitesh Batra
Biography
Dr. Batra is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine. He established the UAB Interventional Pulmonology program and the UAB Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology and serves as the director of both. Dr. Batra is the Co-chair of the Thoracic Cancer Management Team of the UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center and has been leading the UAB Thoracic Oncology Tumor Board since 2015, enabling truly multi-disciplinary care of patients with lung cancer at UAB. As the President of the Association of Interventional Pulmonology Program Directors, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of IP fellowship education at the national and international level. He has been the director and/or co-director of various national and international conferences including various courses on bronchoscopy and pleural diseases in Africa. Dr. Batra has also been a part of numerous NIH and industry sponsored grants, serving as a Principal Investigator on many.
Title
Director, Interventional Pulmonology and Pleural Disease Program Program; Associate Program Director, Fellowship in Interventional Pulmonology; Co-Chair, Thoracic Cancer Management Team, UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center; President, Association of Interventional Pulmonology Program Directors (AIPPD)
Research Interests
As an Interventional Pulmonologist, Dr. Batra's primary research interests are discovery of new biomarkers and therapeutic targets in malignant pleural disease and development of novel techniques for accurate diagnosis and ablation of lung cancer
Awards & Recognition
1. 2015 - ATS travel grant, “Exosomal derived EphA2 mediates angioproliferation and tumor growth in malignant pleural disease.” Poster presentation on MAY 19th 2015 at ATS 2015
2. 2015 - ATS abstract scholarship award “Protection from cadmium induced endothelial cell autophagy and subsequent emphysema in HO-1 overexpressing mice.” Poster discussion session on MAY 18th 2015 at ATS
3. 2017 Invited Lifetime Member, Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
4. 2017-2018 Top Pulmonologist in Birmingham, AL. The Leading Physicians of the World. International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP)
5. 2019, 2020, 2022 Nominated for Dean’s Excellence Award in Service
6. 2023 - Exceptional care provider and leader achieving the highest possible rating (a perfect score of 100%) in patient experience
7. 2024 - Nominated for HSOM ODI Professional Excellence Award
Memberships
2017 Member, Clinicians Advisory Committee of the American Thoracic Society (ATS)
2017 Member, Beta Gamma Sigma
2016 Member of American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP)
2013 Member of American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)
2013 Member of American Thoracic Society (ATS)
2010 Member of American College of Physicians (ACP)
2010 Member of American Medical Association (AMA)
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Locations
- Pulmonary Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital
- 2000 6th Avenue South, Floor 4, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-996-5864
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Education Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2018
- Graduate School: University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2017
- Fellowship: University of Alabama Hospital, 2015
- Residency: Lsu Medical Center, 2012
- Medical Education: University College of Medical Sciences, 2008
Board Certifications
- Interventional Pulmonology: American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, 2019
- Critical Care Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015
- Pulmonary Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2014
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
34 ratings, 12 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Everyone was extremely nice and helpful with great knowledge. Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Professionals that interact with the patient by listening with kindness and explaining with knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
The staff were extremely pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
I appreciate Doctors for. Getting me.in ct.scam At such a short notice thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Everyone was friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
Conference with Dr Batra and knowing he consulted with Dr. [ ]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
From setting up my appointment to coming into Kirkland Clinic to seeing a PA, and then the Doctor, everyone was so professional and kind. The Pulmonary unit is so well organized.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
All the members on the pulmonary team were very polite,friendly and very helpful 😊
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Always feel comfortable and the waiting is a non issue as Dr always addresses and explains thoroughly. Very appreciative for all the entire Pulmonary unit does.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Service team was very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr Batra has a gifted combination of great knowledge and kindness. He set my mind at ease over my health concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Great visit. Left office feeling better