Dr. Vikas Bhatara, MD

VISTA PHYSICIAN GROUP PULMONARY MEDICINE

About Dr. Vikas Bhatara:

Dr. Vikas Bhatara is a board-certified Pulmonology and Critical Care physician who serves as a Vista Physician Group pulmonologist providing outpatient pulmonary care. He is dedicated to helping patients improve their breathing, lung health, and overall quality of life through thorough evaluation, clear communication, and personalized treatment plans.

Dr. Bhatara completed his medical education at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and advanced fellowship training in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine in the United States. His extensive clinical background includes caring for patients with a wide range of respiratory conditions, allowing him to support both routine and complex pulmonary needs.

In his outpatient role with Vista Physician Group, Dr. Bhatara evaluates and treats conditions such as asthma, COPD, chronic cough, shortness of breath, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary complications related to lung cancer. He takes a collaborative, patient-centered approach—listening carefully to patient concerns and partnering with them to develop care plans that align with their health goals and daily lives.

In addition to his outpatient pulmonary practice, Dr. Bhatara also supports hospital-based Critical Care and ICU services on a PRN basis, helping ensure continuity of care for patients transitioning from inpatient to outpatient follow-up. He works closely with primary care providers and specialists to provide coordinated, high-quality care.

Dr. Bhatara is committed to compassionate, evidence-based medicine and to supporting the respiratory health of the communities Vista Health System serves.

Pulmonary Care for You and Your Family:

Comprehensive Pulmonary Evaluation and Management
Critical Care Medicine and ICU Management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment
Asthma Diagnosis and Long-Term Management
Lung Cancer Evaluation and Care Coordination
Pulmonary Hypertension Evaluation
Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis Management
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Infections
Ventilator Management and Weaning
Sleep Disorder Evaluation and Treatment
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis and Management
Pulmonary Function Testing and Interpretation
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Advanced Pulmonary Diagnostics and Procedures

Conditions Commonly Treated:

Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
Lung Nodules and Lung Cancer
Pulmonary Fibrosis and Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia and Pulmonary Infections
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders
Hypoxemia and Hypercapnia
Critical Illness–Related Pulmonary Conditions

Education and Training:

Medical School

Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) | All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Internal Medicine Residency | New York Medical College – St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers
Chief Medical Residency | Yale University School of Medicine, Yale–Griffin Hospital

Residency

Internal Medicine Residency | New York Medical College – St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers
Chief Medical Residency | Yale University School of Medicine, Yale–Griffin Hospital

Fellowship Training

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship | New York Medical College – St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers
Critical Care Medicine Fellowship | Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Hospital
Sleep Medicine Fellowship | Seton Hall University – JFK Hospitals (training background)

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Pulmonary Disease | American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Critical Care Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Sleep Medicine | American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Professional Affiliations

Fellow | American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
Fellow | American Academy of Sleep Medicine (FAASM)
Member | American College of Physicians (ACP)
Member | American Medical Association (AMA)

Research & Academic Contributions

Contributing Author | Pulmonary Board Review Publications
Co-Author | Chapter on End-Stage Chronic Heart Failure & Palliative Care
Research Presenter | Pulmonary physiology, obesity-related lung disease, and critical care outcomes

Teaching & Leadership

Faculty Member | Yale University School of Medicine
Chief Medical Resident | Yale–Griffin Hospital
Instructor | Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS)

Community & Volunteer Engagement

Community Health Fair Organizer & Participant | Preventive screenings and education
Public Health Outreach | Disease prevention and awareness initiatives
Global Health Volunteer | Vaccination and public health programs

Vista Physician Group Pulmonary Medicine Location:

1616 Grand Avenue
Suite A
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-360-9800

Associated Care:

Vista Central Scheduling: Phone: 847-360-6930 | Fax: 847-625-6642