Roumen D. Balabanov, MD

Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, Neurology

www.nm.org

4.9 out of 5

648 verified ratings

Patient Reviews

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Likelihood to Recommend
4.9

4.9out of 5(648 Ratings, 351 Comments)

Jul 2, 2023
dr is understandable
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Jul 2, 2023
Always well informed , recommends appropriate treatment. Always available and approachable.
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Jun 24, 2023
Seemed personable and reasonable.
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Jun 20, 2023
He’s a very knowledgeable doctor. And very kind. However, I felt like he was rushed this last time and some of my bigger questions are still left unanswered. If that’s just the nature of the disease and the inability to predict what will happen that’s fine. Either way would recommend him and nm numerology.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
Jun 19, 2023
Dr balabanov gives different advise for my MS than my current local neuro. I like his approach, super friendly and easy to talk to. He answers all questions
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Jun 17, 2023
I like Dr Balabanov and feel comfortable with him.
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Jun 17, 2023
Takes the time with patients and is very knowledgeable and personable person. He cares about his patients.
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Jun 14, 2023
He always had great attention to detail, I never feel rushed, and he listens to and addresses any concerns I might have.
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Jun 13, 2023
excellent recommendation the best
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Jun 12, 2023
He is a outstanding Doctor, he saved my wife’s life.
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Jun 6, 2023
He is extremely knowledgeable and has great bedside manner
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Jun 6, 2023
Brilliant and can still communicate to a layman such as myself. I really appreciate how he has handled my situation.
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Jun 6, 2023
We give for him the best reference He is a excellent Neurologist
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Jun 6, 2023
Great listener and asks very useful diagnostic questions, and explains conditions and potential treatments clearly
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Jun 5, 2023
He makes me feel comfortable and really knows his stuff
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Jun 2, 2023
Listen to you
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Jun 1, 2023
He really took his time with me today and examined my gait, my leg/hip strength. It was more thorough than previous appointments.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
May 30, 2023
He spent time listening to me. Hearing me and explaining in ways I understand how we are moving forward with my treatment. I feel trust with him. He really knows MS. I didn't feel rushed. His bedside manner is kind and honest.
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May 22, 2023
Great doctor who communicates well with patient.
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May 22, 2023
Amazing care and bedside manner
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May 18, 2023
Dr Balabanov is wonderful. Detailed and really cares about his patients.
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May 16, 2023
Great doctor
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May 12, 2023
He is knowledgeable but always seems to be running late
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May 11, 2023
He is very kind and understanding. He took the time to listen to me and answer my questions. He is not pushy either.
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May 11, 2023
The doctor didn't do an exam. He talked with me for a short time, asked me about pain and weakness and then marked all the neuro test results as "normal" in my chart (except the ones he directly asked about). I tried to tell him about other symptoms or issues I regularly have with my disease, but he was completely uninterested and cut me off. As I left the exam room, I heard him tell his staff to get the next patient because he had to leave at 3. It's no wonder why no exam was performed. The worst part is the falsification of my medical chart. If medicaid or Medicare review my chart, I will have to answer for those (false) results. I will be the one to have to prove an already proven disability. He is potentially putting my benefits, health, and my financial well-being at risk. Also what he has done would be considered Medicare/Medicaid fraud. I am considering reporting this to Medicare and medicaid. It is really disappointing, northwestern is a great place, I worked there (on the neuro unit) in the past but had to leave because of this disease. This is completely unacceptable from any health care institution.
Published on Jan 11, 2024
May 9, 2023
He took time to talk me through his diagnosis and my images
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May 6, 2023
He is highly qualified and because of this I have been in remission for eight years. I trust him for my medical care.
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May 3, 2023
Good care, positive aptitude .
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May 3, 2023
He is the most emotionally, intelligent, professional, that I have yet to come across.
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May 2, 2023
He knows what to do for his patients
Published on Jan 11, 2024