Brian M. Babka, MD

Brian M. Babka, MD

4.9 
540 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Sports Medicine

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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 (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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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100 Most Recent Reviews

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

He is super friendly, knowledgeable and took the time to talk and discuss options with me regarding my injury/training plan. I really appreciated his time and expertise!

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Very caring and took the time to discuss care.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Very thorough, explained everything with great detail.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Former athlete who really gets athletes. Recognized the importance to kids of playing sports. Quick diagnosis and love the treatment plan. Asked lots of relevant questions and took the time to talk to us and answer questions.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Very very nice, understanding and works with my kind of injury

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August 22, 2022

5.0

A doctor that can really connect with you.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

He listens to what is important to you and will help get you to your goals, if possible. Wonderful and honest!

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka is extremely personable. I felt like he showed interest in my history, cared about my personal running goals, included my opinion on his plan of care.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

Very understanding and compassionate. Thank you!

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July 29, 2022

5.0

He’s a very understanding and straight forward type of doctor. He gets straight to the point with you and tells you your options. I would only see him as a orthopedic doctor know no one else.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Great doctor! Very friendly, listed my options, and listened to my concerns.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Makes you feel feel welcomed, also the staff

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Straight to the point and knew his stuff

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July 25, 2022

5.0

he was great, prepared and gave me options

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July 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Babka has a wonderful manner with our teen as well as with us. He explains things in terms we understand and solicits input from our teen to fully understand her injury.

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July 21, 2022

5.0

Friendly!

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Este señor si le tiene amor a su trabajo

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July 19, 2022

5.0

He’s not going to BS you about what’s going on with your issue

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July 17, 2022

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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July 16, 2022

5.0

Thorough in explanation, knowledgeable, friendly.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

He accurately diagnosed what was going on with my son’s running injury and helped him to heal.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was very professional and courteous. Explained and showed me the issue and provided options

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Awesome doctor that can really relate and he definitely cares about his patients!

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July 07, 2022

5.0

He was very personable and explained what was happening very well.

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July 07, 2022

5.0

Right on target. Took the time to listen and explain

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Babka was great and gave us a complete review, answered our questions and explained the best process going forward

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Dr was extremely nice, easy to talk to, laid out multiple routes for treatment.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

He was very helpful and understanding. Very relatable with my pain and understood I didn’t want any limitation with my injuries. He found the best fit for me.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

Very helpful.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

This was an excellent 1st visit with Dr. Babka. He was very informative and extremely knowledgeable and talked to and explained things to my daughter (the patient) so she understood the issues and possible treatment options. I immediately scheduled my other two children who have sport injuries.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Dr.Babka was very nice. Great doctor and very informative.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable

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June 20, 2022

5.0

He thinks about me as a whole person and listens to my needs.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

What a wonderful doctor! Went above and beyond.

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Attentive. Engaged. Empathetic

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Thoughtful, thorough, and honest assessment and dialogue.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Very responsive to our questions, thorough explanations

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Good doctor

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He is super nice ...good with my kiddo...explains everything

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May 31, 2022

5.0

takes the time to listen to you and help with best procedure to get you back to being yourself.

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May 29, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Great guy. Explains everything. Keeps things in perspective.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

I believe he knows what he is talking about and he takes time and is very pleasant.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

He is a great knowledgeable doctor.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Thorough exam, simple explanations, options for treatment plans. Supports activity during rehab.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was very personable and knowledgeable. He was not rushed, listened to my concerns and advise me of next steps. I would highly recommend him.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Just a great physicians who truly cares for his patients!

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was very attentive, caring and answered all our questions.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner and includes you every step of the way in your health care decisions

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May 01, 2022

5.0

Best doctor I have ever had and he is great with understanding what I am going through

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was great, he took the time to explain knee function and what was likely going on, showed xrays and what he saw, offered several alternatives to address issue.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Brian Babka was very likeable, he listens to you. He explains everything in English. Gives you options then waits to hear of you agree or want more explaining. Very professional

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Excellent attention to injury triggers and treatments.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka is very personable and knowledgeable. His manner of speaking and relating to his patients is amazing. Additionally, the staff throughout the facility are very helpful and professional.

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April 27, 2022

5.0

Very informative and and answered all questions

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April 25, 2022

5.0

He listens. And he is cautious about clearing me from his care too quickly, which I greatly appreciate.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka is awesome. Outstanding to talk with, took time to listen.

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Awesome MD! Super personable & very thorough with information/explanations in an understandable way.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

He really understood my needs as an injured endurance athlete and he made me feel confident that working with him would get me back to my sport.

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April 13, 2022

5.0

He is experienced and spoke to my 15 year old in a way that he heard and understood

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka is the best! He is super down to Earth and has a great bedside manner!! Thanks for taking such great care of my son!!

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March 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Babka exudes knowledge and he’s very personable.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Professional.. relatable to teenagers.. great bedside manner.. does not keep us waiting for long periods of time

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Solid decision-making with a reasonable approach

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner super knowledgable

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March 15, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and shares that with his patients. He communicates well, includes the patient in decisions, provides a sense of real care and concern being available for questions during and after appointments.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

He actually cares, takes a thoughtful approach, and doesn’t rush. Highly recommend!

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March 10, 2022

5.0

He is amazing

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Babka is awesome He listens, is considerable, he involves me to make a best plan of care!

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March 08, 2022

5.0

Extremely personable, professional, and great at explaining things. Talked to you and willing to take time to explain and make sure you understood things.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner and listening. Seems very knowledgeable and effective in diagnosing issues.

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March 01, 2022

5.0

I have never met a Dr. who spends as much time as he does with his patients. He listens and is thorough.

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March 01, 2022

5.0

Very helpful and knowledgeable

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Very caring and took time to explain everything.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

The Doctor is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

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February 24, 2022

5.0

Very good communicator. Good bedside manner

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February 22, 2022

5.0

Great guy and very helpful

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka has a great personality and connects with his patients well. He explained everything in detail to my son and talked to him in a relaxing manner that put my son at ease.

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Dr B explained the issue and options to consider to address the injury.

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February 18, 2022

5.0

He’s always gone above and beyond for the several years I’ve been under his care. He’s honest and always makes me feel safe and listened to, not to mention he’s always gotten me back to 100%. Could never recommend him enough!!

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February 17, 2022

5.0

Competent

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Very personable and informative

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Great demeanor with teens. Very straight forward with diagnosis and course of action. Left first meeting with all questioned answered and a plan of care laid out.

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February 15, 2022

5.0

So friendly and informative and made my son feel very comfortable

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February 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Babka connected with us on a personal and professional level. He was easy to talk to, made sure we understood everything.

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February 14, 2022

5.0

He listens and I don't feel like a number. He is invested in my health improving.

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February 10, 2022

5.0

He is the first person to listen to my sons concerns and help him to understand what is going on as he's growing and experiencing pain from the sports he plays

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February 09, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable, and willing to take time to listen and process data. Understands how athletes think and more than willing to factor a person’s goals and even philosophy into treatment plan.

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February 09, 2022

5.0

Very personable and I can tell he really knows his field.

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February 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was exceptional in all areas.

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January 31, 2022

5.0

He was courteous, knowledgeable, and personable.

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January 29, 2022

5.0

Compassionate and skilled

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January 28, 2022

5.0

He listens and cares about his patients.

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January 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka understands and is sympathetic to the needs of adolescent athletes. He is good at offering treatment options and is committed to helping kids get back to doing what they love as quickly as possible.

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January 25, 2022

5.0

Extremely thorough in evaluation, explanation and offering options specifically for the individual patient.

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January 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was very professional and engaging. He spoke to my son in plain language and make him feel comfortable.

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January 21, 2022

5.0

He’s cool

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January 17, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable and spends time with his patients.

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January 15, 2022

5.0

He seemed to be genuinely concerned and took good care of me.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Based on my symptoms Dr. Babka knew right away what I have. He gave me his recommendation. I'm feeling a lot better already knowing what's going on with my knee pain. Thank you Dr. Babka

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Brian M. Babka, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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