Dr. Ajay Kandra MD

Dr. Chandrashekar Batchu

Speciality: Radiology

About Dr. Chandrashekar Batchu

Dr. Chandra S. Batchu is an experienced radiologist based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 20 years of clinical practice in diagnostic imaging. He is affiliated with leading institutions, including University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, where he contributes to high-quality patient care through advanced imaging and accurate diagnosis. He earned his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College, India, and has built a strong career in radiology, focusing on delivering precise, evidence-based imaging services. Known for his clinical expertise and commitment to excellence, Dr. Batchu plays an important role in supporting multidisciplinary care and improving patient outcomes.

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Certificate of Merit for poster presentation on Cranio-vertebral ligamenteous Anomalies
RSNA (2005)
Siemens Gold Medal for Best Post Graduate Resident in Radiology
1997
Distinction in Pharmacology

Professional Experience

Institution Location Duration Position
University Hospitals (UHMG) Cleveland, OH 7/01/08 - Present Radiologist
UH Regional Medical Centre Cleveland, OH 06/19 - 08/22 Medical Director
University Hospitals Cleveland, OH 06/19 - Present Regional Modality Director for Digital Radiography
University Hospitals Cleveland, OH 2020 - Present WorkFlow Committee Member
ST. Francis Hospital Evanston, IL 10/1/04 – 06/30/08 Resident in Radiology
Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC 07/01/04 – 09/30/04 Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Radiology
CDR Hospitals Secunderabad, India 02/1/98 – 01/28/00 Registrar in Radiology
CDR Hospitals Secunderabad, India 08/01/97 – 01/31/98 Senior House Officer in the Department of Medicine
CDR Hospitals Secunderabad, India 02/01/94 – 07/31/94 Senior House Officer in the Department of Medicine
Gandhi Hospital Secunderabad, India 02/01/93 – 01/31/94 House Officer

Education & Training

Institution Location Year Program
ST. Francis Hospital Evanston, IL 10/1/04 – 06/30/08 Resident in Radiology
Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC 07/01/04 – 09/30/04 Clinical Fellow in Thoracic Radiology
Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 08/02 – 06/03 Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.)
Gandhi Medical College Hyderabad, India Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Research & Publications

The Many Faces of Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection
Authors: Dr. Santiago Martinez, Dr. H. Page McAdams, Dr. Chandra S. Batchu.
American Journal of Radiology • 2007
MR Imaging features of Neurological Complications of Anti-Rabies Vaccine
Authors: Dr. Chandra S. Batchu, Dr. J.J.M. Reddy, Dr. J.M.K. Murthy, Dr. K.S. Ravi Shanker, Dr. Y. Jyotsna, Dr. I. Sridevi, Dr. V.V. Rama Krishna.
NEUROLOGY INDIA, Volume 47, Supplement 1 • 1999
Role of Color Doppler in Evaluation of Neck Vessels in young patients with stroke
Authors: Dr. D. Subba Rao, Dr. M. Uma Devi, Dr. Sachivendra, Dr. Chandra S. Batchu, Dr. A. Suvarna, Dr. S. Kaul, Dr. V.S. Murthy.
NEUROLOGY INDIA, Volume 47, Supplement 1 • 1999
MRI Imaging of Hydatid Disease of Liver
Authors: Dr. Chandra S. Batchu, Dr. J. Jaganmohan Reddy, Dr. V. Subbhalakshmi Murthy, Dr. K.S. Ravi Shankar, Dr. V. V. Ramakrishna, Dr. M. Umadevi.
INASL • 1999
Spectrum of MRI Imaging Features of Craniopharyngioma
Authors: Dr. Chandra S. Batchu, Dr. J. Jaganmohan Reddy, Dr. I. Sreedevi, Dr. K.S. Ravi Shankar, Dr. V. V. Ramakrishna, Dr. A. Krishna Reddy, Dr. Sanjeeva Prasad.
APNSA • 1999
Spectrum of Angiographic findings in Aorto-Arteritis
Authors: Dr. Chandra S. Batchu, Dr. S. Rammurti, Dr. V.V. Ramakrishna, Dr. Y. Jyotsna Rani, Dr. P. Ramakrishna, Dr. Subbalakshmi Murthy.
Vascular Society of India • 1999
MR Imaging features of Neurological complications of Anti Rabies vaccine
Authors: Dr. Chandra S. Batchu, Dr. J. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Dr. J.M.K. Murthy, Dr. Jyotsna Rani, Dr. I. Sreedevi, Dr. V.V. Ramakrishna.
Neurological Society of India • 1999
Clinico-radiological co-relation of Psoriatic Arthritis
Authors: Dr. Chandra S. Batchu, Dr. Bhushan N. Lakhkar, Dr. Deepak S. Shetty, Dr. K.V.R.K. Raju, Dr. Monika Aggarwal.
Indian Radiological and Imaging Association • 2000
Transvaginal Doppler Sonography in peri and postmenopausal women
Authors: Dr. Chandra S. Batchu, Dr. K.V.R.K. Raju, Dr. Bhushan N. Lakhkar, Dr. Monika Aggarwal, Dr. Deepak S. Shetty.
Indian Radiological and Imaging Association • 2000