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Omar Batal, MD, Cardiology, Avon, IN, Indiana University Health University Hospital

OmarBatalMD

Cardiology Avon, IN

Echocardiography, Cardiothoracic Imaging

Physician

Overview of Dr. Batal

Dr. Omar Batal is a cardiologist in Avon, IN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Indiana University Health University Hospital, Indiana University Health North Hospital, Indiana University Health West Hospital, and Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 11 years. He is one of 51 doctors at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center and one of 129 doctors at Indiana University Health University Hospital who specialize in Cardiology. He has more than 50 publications and over 450 citings.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2013 - 2014
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 2006
  • American University of Beirut
    American University of BeirutB.S., Chemistry, 1999 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2013 - 2014
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2010 - 2014
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2007 - 2013
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Galal Ziadi Award UPMC, 2013
  • Fellow Research Day, First prize 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Resistant Hypertension: A Comprehensive Overview  
    Jentzer JC, Batal O, Rao S, Rahman A, J Hypertens, 1/1/2013
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    Batal O, Khatib OF, Dweik RA, Hammel JP, McCarthy K, Minai OA, Am J Cardiology, 1/1/2012
  • Effect of obesity on B-type natriuretic peptide levels in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension  
    Batal O, Faulx M, Krasuski RA, Khatib OF, Hammel JP, Hussein AA, Minai OA, Dweik RA, Am J Cardiology, 1/1/2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Prognostic Value of Pericardial Effusion on Serial Echocardiograms in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
    Batal O, Dardari Z, Lopez-Candales A, Champion H, Mathier M, American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, 1/1/2013
  • Cardiomyopathy in Acute Ischemic Stroke.
    Hickey G, Batal O, Kolia N, Patel S, Balaney B, Dardari Z, Reddy V, Jovin T, Hammer M, Schmidhofer M, Champion H, American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, 1/1/2013
  • Myocardial Infarction in the Setting of Acute Ischemic Stroke.
    Batal O, Kolia K, Balaney B, Hickey G, Dardari Z, Champion H, Reddy V, Jovin T, Hammer M, Schmidhofer M, American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Ischemic Mitral Valve Regurgitation. 
    4/1/2013
  • Pre-operative Cardiac Evaluation for Renal Transplant. 
    1/1/2013
  • Assessment of Myocardial Viability. 
    11/1/2012
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations