Dr Sonia Batra Biography
Dr Sonia Batra is the founder of Batra Dermatology and a board-certified dermatologist. She is also a well-known media analyst and the host of The Doctors, a syndicated daytime discussion show on CBS. She coordinates her clinical, academic, and media efforts to provide her patients with the most up-to-date, evidence-based, and high-quality care possible.
Dr Sonia Batra Education
Sonia went to Kenter Canyon Elementary School, where her children were also classmates. She attended Paul Revere Middle School, where she was a flute in the marching band from years 6 to 8. She graduated from Palisades High School in 1991. She was a member of the Academic Decathlon team that won the city title and finished second in California as a junior. She also graduated as the class valedictorian.
Sonia earned her Bachelor’s degree in history and biochemistry from Harvard University in just three years. Dr. Batra was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and served as president of the student government during her brief time at Harvard. She received the highest honor, Magna-cum-Laude, for her graduation.
Sonia received her Master’s degree in molecular genetics from Oxford University after being chosen as one of the youngest Rhodes Scholars. She also received a Master’s degree in health policy and administration from Harvard School of Public Health. She returned to her native state to complete her internship, residency, and chief residency at Stanford University.
Dr Sonia Batra Age
She was born in the United States of America. Her age and date of birth are not known.
Dr Sonia Batra Husband
Dr. Sameer Malhotra, a urologist, married Sonia. The couple lives a mile from Sonia’s childhood home with their Havanese dog and two children, Tara, 15, and Shaun, 13 (as of 2023).
Dr Sonia Batra Parents and Siblings
Sonia’s parents emigrated to the United States from India in 1973, making her a first-generation American. Her father, mother, and older brother – Dr. Gopal K. Batra, Dr. Poonam Batra, and Dr. Nick Batra – were all doctors, therefore she was bound for a career in medicine.
Dr Sonia Batra Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of $12 Million.
Dr Sonia Batra Career
Dr. Batra specializes in dermatologic laser treatments, Mohs micrographic surgery, and cosmetic injectables. Dr. Batra is a co-host of the syndicated television show “The Doctors” and a known media expert in addition to running the clinic.
She and her colleagues provide cutting-edge non-surgical and surgical treatments for a wide range of medical and aesthetic dermatologic issues. Skin cancer, pigmentation abnormalities, acne and rashes, and problems with aging skin (geriatric dermatology) are all medical issues.
Laser therapies, neck rejuvenation, surgical procedures, scar revision, fillers, and injectables such as BOTOX®, Dysport®, and Xeomin are examples of cosmetic treatments. The Los Angeles native and former Palisades High School valedictorian takes special pride in helping people in her community.
She serves patients of all ages and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Batra has also been a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at USC Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles since 2005. She also writes a column for Living Brentwood magazine.
Dr. Batra previously worked as the section chief of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California.Dr. Batra has received numerous academic and professional awards on a local, national, and worldwide scale since 1991. She has been named a Southern California Super Doctor every year since 2016, and she is a Castle Connolly Exceptional Woman in Medicine for 2020.
She is a reviewer and contributing editor for Dermatologic Surgery, as well as a reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
