About R. Sonia Batra, MD

Dr. Sonia Batra is a dual board-certified dermatologist and micrographic dermatologic surgeon as well as the founder of Batra Dermatology. She is also a highly respected media expert and co-host of CBS’ former long-running talk show, The Doctors. She coordinates her clinical, academic, and media work to provide the most current, evidence-based, and highest quality care for her patients.

Dr. Batra is delighted to be practicing in her hometown and is a former Valedictorian of Palisades High School. She received her A.B., M.P.H, and M.D. degrees from Harvard University, where she graduated magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. As a Rhodes Scholar, she earned a Master’s degree at the University of Oxford, England. She completed her residency training and Chief Residency in Dermatology at Stanford University followed by advanced fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery, laser and cosmetic dermatology. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at USC Keck School of Medicine and an editor and reviewer for three leading dermatology journals.

Dr. Batra is grateful to be selected as a top dermatologist by Castle Connolly, Los Angeles Magazine, and Southern California SuperDoctors. Her husband, Sameer, is a urologist, and they are the proud parents of two children and two Havanese dogs.