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Dr. Chandra Batra, M.D.


Dr. Batra is a family physician who works as a full-time faculty at Mercy Family medicine residency program in Des Moines for last 17 years. He has completed Faculty Development fellowship from University of North Carolina and Masters in Public Health from Des Moines University. He is a Certified Practitioner of functional medicine.


Dr. Batra is interested to treat patients with diverse medical complexities in all age groups using the principles of functional and Integrative medicine. He is actively involved in teaching the art and science of functional and Integrative medicine to the medical students and residents. He has been heading the “Functional Medicine Forum” in Des Moines for the community of holistic minded providers including physicians, chiropractors, Dieticians, Health coaches, acupuncturists, and Naturopathic physicians for last four years.

Dr. Barta has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.