Roumen D. Balabanov, MD

Roumen D. Balabanov, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Medical University Sofia Faculty of Medicine - 1991
Internship:
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (Sinai-Grace) - 1999
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2002
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2004

Languages Spoken

  • Bulgarian

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Very Thorough

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He is smart and most importantly compassionate. All Neurologists should be like him. Tough explaining what you physically feel to someone who can't necessarily see it.

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April 06, 2025

4.0

Informed

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Balabanov is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He takes time to explain current research, advancements and treatments for MS. He listens to my concerns and has developed a sound plan for my treatment. I've been seeing him for years and he is the best MS doctor in the world.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Balabanov was kind, unrushed, very thoughtful, and willing to look outside of the box for an explanation when initial imaging didn't provide answers to symptoms I've been suffering.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Understands me, offers me advice, courteous, and very knowledgeable.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and always gives me the time I need. He's very attentive to my needs and very interested in seeing me as healthy as I can be.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Dr took time, answered my questions, and explained everything.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

He was thorough.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Doctor B is an incredible doctor and person with a heart!! He faced my challenge head on and saved my life!! His office and nurses are professional excellence! Patient and kind helping us all on our journey!

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Balabanov has been my son's physician for 10 plus years. He has been very helpful in making sure my son receives excellent care.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Seems very on top of the science for his area and a very friendly demeanor.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

I visited neurology specifically to see Dr. Balabanov. I was grateful to see a doctor who has experience dealing with patients with [specified condition].

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Wonderful person and physician

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February 13, 2025

5.0

He smart and calm and takes time to talk with me.

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February 09, 2025

5.0

friendly talk with patient and its patience in reaching the exact problem

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roumen Balabanov was fully prepared for my appointments ahead of time by reviewing Duly records on past diagnosis's, past testing with results history of all medications prior to my appointments

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Absolutely! Appreciate his knowledge, care, time invested in us, and going above and beyond.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. B was easy to understand, personable, friendly, professional and spent all time I needed.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

Brilliant physician with a kind and caring persona. Been seeing Dr Balabanov for 23 years. The best by far

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December 23, 2024

5.0

He is thorough and thoughtful. I've never felt rushed during an appointment and he takes time to answer all my questions. He also does what he says. I appreciated the phone call with my test results.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

He's a good neurologist

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Knowledge and patient interaction

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December 20, 2024

5.0

He is super patient and listens to you. Very friendly and professional.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Has great bedside manner

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Professional, friendly and happy to answer any questions or concerns

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November 30, 2024

5.0

He really takes time with the patient and their support team.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

I am not just a chart on a data base in Dr. Balabanov's care. He understands MS thoroughly and honestly cares about his patients needs, which in modern medical circles is a refreshing change of pace. He listens, contemplates and helps makes decision making understandable.There is no pressure from him. Every time I leave his office I feel empowered by my choices. I feel very lucky to have found him.

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November 15, 2024

5.0

Professional and easy to talk to.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

He's an excellent Dr. he listen and involve me with his advice for treatment

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November 03, 2024

5.0

Fabulous bedside manner, fabulous at putting things in every day people terms, truly seems to care

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October 22, 2024

5.0

He's a very good doctor and I trust him, so I'd feel comfortable recommending him to family members and friends.

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October 05, 2024

5.0

Same as above. Plus always responds quickly to questions on my chart.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Because he always wants the best to his patients

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Unlike my UK neurologist (one of top-rated in UK but terrible bedside manner), Dr. B. was friendly and took his time to answer my questions.

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September 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Balabanov is a gem! Absolutely the best physician around_so smart, thoughtful, caring,, listens, makes sure he addresses all my questions thoroughly. He has had me on treatment for 10+ years to keep my MS symptoms at bay, I can't really ask for anything more!

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September 09, 2024

5.0

He took time to listen to me and answer questions.

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Disclosures

Roumen D. Balabanov, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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