Contact & Appointment Information
- 679 East County Line Road
Greenwood, IN 46143 - Phone: 877-362-2778
Fax: 317-807-0140
Nurse Line: 877-574-0220
Surgery Line: 877-849-0222
Department: Urology
About Dr. Robert A. Batler, MD, MBA
In modern medicine, urology stands out for its need for precision, new ideas, and care focused on patients. Dr. Robert Batler, MD, MBA, ranks among Indiana’s top doctors. This board-certified urologist shows clinical skill plus strong ties to research, tech, and kind care.
Dr. Robert Batler counts as one of America’s Top 50 Doctors. He joined Urology of Indiana in July 2003. Patients there benefit from his skills in prostate cancer, kidney cancer, robotic surgery, and tough urologic repairs. He blends science with empathy for top-notch, personal treatment.
A Chicago Start: Building Strong Skills
Dr. Robert Batler was born in Chicago, Illinois. His path to medicine sparked from curiosity and love for science. At Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, he got a BA in Psychology. That choice kicked off his study of mind, body, and healing links.
As an undergrad, he served as a Research Assistant in Northwestern’s Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Cell Biology Department. Lab work early on taught him molecular details. This shaped his views on cancer and exact surgery.
Medical School: Drive for Research and New Methods
Dr. Robert Batler gained his MD from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. In school, he kept up research as a Genetics Department assistant.
His top grades won him the NIH Intramural Training Grant. That took him to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Bethesda, Maryland. In Endocrine Physiology, he joined key biomedical studies. It honed his analysis and grasp of body systems.
Work in genetics, molecular biology, and hormones built a base for his urologic cancer and low-cut surgery focus.
Urology Training
Post-med school, Dr. Robert Batler did his Urology residency at Northwestern University. Training covered all urologic issues, from mild to hard cancer cases.
Urology mixes fine surgery skills with imaging, robots, and scopes. He finished with solid tech know-how and a push to lead in new tools.
He also earned an MBA. It added leadership and planning skills for better care and group work.
Key Skills: Main Focus Areas
Dr. Robert Batler’s top interests cover:
Prostate Cancer
This common male cancer needs early checks, risk checks, and strong surgery. Dr. Batler uses:
- Robotic radical prostatectomy
- Nerve-saving methods
- Laparoscopic ways
- Image guides
Dr. Robert Batler fights cancer while keeping his body functions, so life stays good post-op.
Kidney Cancer
Kidney growths call for careful plans to save kidney function. Dr. Batler does:
- Partial nephrectomy
- Robotic kidney ops
- Laparoscopic removal
- Scope methods
These low-cut ways cut recovery and pain after.
Robotic, Laparoscopic, and Scope Urologic Surgery
New tools drive urology. Dr. Robert Batler excels in:
- Robot-assisted ops
- Laparoscopic cuts
- Scope stone fixes
- Urethra stricture repairs
Robots give clear 3D views and fine control. They mean small cuts and quick heals.
Urethral Stricture Issues
Strictures hurt daily life. Dr. Robert Batler provides rebuilds to fix urine flow and cut repeat risks.
Board Certification and Groups
The American Board of Urology certifies Dr. Robert Batler to high standards.
He belongs to:
- American Urological Association
- Indiana State Medical Association
- Indianapolis Medical Society
These ties show his push for growth and team care advances.
Research Outlook
Dr. Batler’s research view sets him apart.
From Northwestern labs to NIH hormone studies, science guides him. It shapes:
- Proof-based surgery choices
- Tailored cancer plans
- Clinical trials role
- Quality boosts
Patients gain from a doctor who knows disease causes and fixes.
Care for Patients First
Patients call Dr. Batler easy to talk to, careful, and focused.
He spends time to:
- Explain diagnoses plain
- Break down scans and tests simply
- Cover surgery or other choices
- Let patients join decisions
In urology’s private talks, his kind style helps a lot.
Leading Change in Indiana
For 20 years, Dr. Batler raised urologic care here.
His robot and low-cut tools brought:
- Fewer op problems
- Shorter hospital time
- Faster gets-back-to-normal
- Better body results
He brings big-center care to Indiana folks.
Life Beyond Work
Dr. Batler golfs and keeps reef tanks. These show his taste for detail, steady ways, and complex setups.
He’s married with three kids. Family balance fuels his patient empathy. He sees the full life behind each case.
Why a Top 50 Doctor
America’s Top 50 Doctors award honors real skill. It marks:
- Top clinical work
- Surgery newness
- Research input
- Doctor respect
- Patient faith
Dr. Batler lives all these.
Conclusion
Medicine gets more complex. Dr. Robert A. Batler blends high-tech surgery with real care. From Chicago labs to Indiana ops, he commits to skill, fresh ideas, and top work.
For prostate or kidney cancer or hard urologic needs, he gives skill plus calm, clear answers, and hope.
Robert A. Batler, MD, MBA – Raising Urologic Care in Indiana, Patient by Patient.
FAQs
Q1. Who is Dr. Robert A. Batler?
Dr. Robert A. Batler is a board-certified urologist in Indiana. He ranks among America’s Top 50 Doctors.
Q2. Is he board-certified?
Yes, by the American Board of Urology.
Q3. Where did he complete residency?
Northwestern University.
Q4. Does he perform robotic surgery?
Yes, he does it often.
Q5. What cancers does he treat?
He treats prostate and kidney cancers the most.
Q6. Does he have research experience?
Yes. It includes NIH-funded work.
Q7. Does he have business training?
Yes. He has an MBA.
Q8. Why is he considered a Top 50 Doctor?
His strong skills, new ideas, research, and focus on patients.
