
Brian M. Babka, MD

Primary Specialty
Sports Medicine
Insurance
Insurance plans are subject to change. View insurance plans accepted at each hospital and by each NMHC physician group.Practice Focus Areas
- Concussion Care
- Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Overuse Injuries
- Running Medicine
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Performance
Education
- Medical Education:
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Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1999
- Residency:
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Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital) - 2002
- Fellowships:
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Advocate Health Care (Advocate Lutheran General Hospital) - 2003
Board Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine (Certified)
- American Board of Family Medicine - Sports Medicine (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- Physician Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician NetworkNorthwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalKishwaukee Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
August 17, 2019
I have been to two separate ortho organizations before being recommended here by a friend. This is the first doctorthat I felt took the time to understand the pain in my shin, understood the type of training runners do and asked what my goals were. He did all of this before sending me for the X-Ray. I felt like he was putting a care plan for me personally instead of lumping me in as just another patient. I've spent three years trying to find a doctor that I felt would try to help me reach my goals. If anyone I know is experiencing any pain from running or a stress fracture in the tibia like I had, I would say they have to see Dr Babka
May 04, 2019
We appreciate the professionalism and time taken by the doctor in discussing our treatment options. Expertise in the field obvious. Just as obvious, cared about our sons health as well as his sports career. We will & already have recommended him to friends and family.
February 23, 2019
Dr. Babka is one of the best care providers I know. He makes connections with his patients. He provides options for treatments, and we all make a decision together. He also says we can think about options for the next step, which is appreciated too. I always recommend people to Dr. Babka, he is a great doctor and person!
October 16, 2018
Dr. Babka is the best! He listens and explains everything very well, and really made my daughter feel good about the care she was getting. She felt she had a say in the treatment. We'd recommend Dr. Babka to anyone needing a sports med dr!
October 06, 2018
Dr. Babka did a fanrltastic job assessing my daughter's condition, explaining it to us and involving her in deciding on her treatment plan. He is a gifted physician who is able to easily relate to and communicate with his patients. Could not be more pleased with having him as our Doctor. I highly recommend him to our friends.
August 10, 2018
I had an excellent experience and and very pleasant interaction with Dr Babka. He had exactly the approach I was hoping find that put getting fit to return to the playing as the top priority. He laid out the treatment options in a clear manner, explained the various trade-offs, the allowed me to make the decision I felt most comfortable with. A friend had highly recommended him -- I plan to do the same.
March 19, 2018
Dr. Babka was great. He really spent all the time that I wanted speaking with me. It probably put him behind schedule for the rest of the day, but for something that is of such concern for me, and so important to me, it was crucial that I ask all the questions I had on my mind, and made sure that I understood what was acceptable and unacceptable for me to do moving forward.
March 03, 2018
Dr. Babka was great! My son runs track and cross country and Dr. Babka spoke to him using track language that he understood. I could see that it put my son at ease. This was his first doctor's appointment where I didn't have to do all of the talking! Dr. Babka was very friendly and instantly found a way to find common ground with my son. I'm so happy that he made that effort.