Travis Batts, MD, FACC
With nearly two decades in the medical field, Dr. Travis Batts stands at the forefront of cardiovascular health and lifestyle medicine. As a board-certfied cardiologist, he specializes in cardiovascular disease prevention, nutrition, fitness optimization and advanced cardiac imaging. His unique and holistic approach to cardiac health is rooted in his educational background: a biochemistry degree from the University of Kansas, where he excelled not just academically but also as an NCAA Division 1 track and field athlete. His passion for medicine took him to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to obtain his M.D., culminating in specialized training at the esteemed Wilford Hall Ambulatory Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Batts currently dons multiple hats. He currently serves as chief of cardiology. His service to healthcare is reflected in his role as both a master clinician, not limiting his academic pursuits as an assistant professor at both the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and Texas A&M University College of Medicine. An acknowledged leader in his field, Dr. Batts is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and an active member of its National Nutrition Working Group.
His commitment to community health is evident through his brand, “The Lifestyle MD.” Not just content with being one of San Antonio's key figures in cardiovascular disease prevention, he also takes the entrepreneurial route as the owner and creative director of Batts Media Group, San Antonio's premier media cultivation company. Dr. Batts is not just about talking the talk; he walks the walk. He volunteers with youth sports teams in San Antonio, fostering nutritional awareness and injury prevention. He's carved a niche in youth primordial prevention, particularly with the ACC's Diversity & Inclusion Commitee's Elementary Health Pipeline and the Association of Black Cardiologist (ABC) Youth ABC Program. His innovative H.O.L.I Initiative geared toward religious organizations and “Total Body Health” curriculum stand testament to his dedication to health awareness, while his Everyone Can Assist (E.C.A.) program emphasizes the importance of emergency response in cardiac emergencies.
Taking his message global, Dr. Batts helms “The About That L.I.F.E. (ATL)” podcast, shedding light on fitness, nutrition and health literacy. A man of profound impact, Dr. Batts's affiliations span across professional and philanthropic realms. He's a board member of the Rance Olison Foundation and an active member of esteemed institutions like the ACC, ABC, AHA, and a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. At Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, he leverages his expertise as the media program director and healthcare ministry team member.
Beyond his illustrious professional journey, Dr. Batts is a devoted husband and father of four. Whether it's cheering at his children's events or exploring new destinations with his wife, family remains his anchor. In Dr. Travis Batts, we find a rare combination of clinical expertise, community service, academic brilliance and a heart that genuinely cares. He remains an inspiration for many, exemplifying what it means to lead a life in service of others.
