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Brian M. Babka, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Sports Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Concussion Care
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Overuse Injuries
Running Medicine
Sports Medicine
Sports Performance

Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Ankle sprain
Arthritis
Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
Calf or shin pain/strain
Concussion
Dislocation

General pain
Hamstring or quadriceps problem or tendonitis
Pain
School/club sports physical
Sports hernia
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1999
Residency:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital) - 2002
Fellowships:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital) - 2003

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Family Medicine/Sports Medicine - Sports Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Kishwaukee Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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862 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

51 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

51 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. B is a one of a kind doctor. He actually gave me hope and reminded me that I don't have to live in pain. He is knowledgeable, patient, kind, and communicative. He is the best physician I've ever met because he actually cares!!!

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February 17, 2026

5.0

He is great with my kid

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Great guy! Best in the business

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Straight forward and keep its real.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Babka was fantastic with my son. He had an amazing bedside manner, explained things wonderfully and made my son feel at ease. I would highly recommend him

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable. Great Dr

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Wonderful to talk to! Very knowledgeable!

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Very personable, listens, develops a plan of care with us.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Cool guy

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January 05, 2026

5.0

very down to earth, offered up his time to stay in touch. Was good at identifying the issue and it's getting much better

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January 04, 2026

5.0

Great communication and explained everything well!

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babka is phenomenal, easy to talk to, outgoing, very caring, listened closely, genuinely loves what he does and helping people get better and tailor it to the patients needs.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent communication

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Dr Babka is smart, holistic and caring. His AT team and their philosophy is fantastic.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Extremely caring and nice.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Talked to my teenager like a person, understands how teenagers think, gave options.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Knowledgable and respectful.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Babka was down to earth, extremely informative, relaxed, and knowledgeable. We were lucky to have fallen under his care.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babka is friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. He explain the injury and the treatment plan in a way that you clearly understand. Thanks, Dr. Babka.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Dr babka is so great! His explanations and listening skills and sincere concern is appreciated!

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Babka was very thorough in his assessment and his explanation. Appreciate his ability to talk directly to my son about his concussion.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Staff and him are very responsive

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Babka was very thorough, knowledgeable and treated my son with compassion.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

very knowledgeable, good explanations, spends appropriate time w/patient

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October 02, 2025

5.0

He is easy to understand and explains things so that my daughter can understand and relate too. Kind and caring!

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babka is highly knowledgeable in his field and his expertise and guidance helped me in recovery. He often shared helpful research behind his expert advice!

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Thank you Dr. Babka for giving me treatment options and helping me decide what was best considering my history and symptoms. He is a great doctor and truly appreciate him hearing me. Thank you!

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September 18, 2025

5.0

He's a cool guy

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September 16, 2025

5.0

He took the time to listen what my daughter had to say and related what she was saying

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Very friendly and good doctor

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September 01, 2025

5.0

Professional, caring, and thorough concussion analysis and evaluation.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Dr.Babka is welcoming and funny. He is knowledgeable and shows concern to his patients. Dr. Babka is awesome! Sonia

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August 25, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable Experienced Confident Patient and kind

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August 14, 2025

5.0

After multiple visits to multiple doctors only Doctor Babka send us in the right direction and was able to finally give us the diagnosis. He truly cares about his patients.

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babka was awesome. Very thorough and enlightening. He came in room knowing exactly what was wrong with me and immediately had a plan of action. No fluff, just results. Would hold heartedly recommend him and I will be seeing him again for follow ups.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Very satisfied with the service he provided

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July 26, 2025

5.0

Positive knowledgable and positive attitude

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, empathetic and authentic the way all docs should be.

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July 05, 2025

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable and takes time to explain everything to his patients.

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Very friendly, and likable and make patients feel cared for

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June 26, 2025

5.0

He explains it very well.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Very Happy with his knowledge and recommendations and treatment plan for me. Thank you Doctor Babka !!

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Brian Babka was great! Kind, really listened and fully explained the options and what was going on.

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June 21, 2025

5.0

He has also treated my son for shoulder pain. He is doing so much better under his care .

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June 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babka is extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic in his treatment.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable.

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May 31, 2025

5.0

Just love dr.Babka. He diagnosed me and my son very quick and the treatment he suggested worked. He is great!

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May 26, 2025

5.0

He listened to my concerns and wasn't focused on just one part of my issue.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

He is realistic, informative and understanding.

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May 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babka was really nice and cares about his patients wellbeing. He took the time to explain everything that was going on with my son.

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May 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Babka has the most amazing approach when dealing with high school athletes. He listens, supports them, and develops a plan specific to their needs.

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Disclosures

Brian M. Babka, 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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