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Antoaneta Balabanova, MD

4.9
Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Neurology Services
Specialties: Neurology, Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology
Languages:
Bulgarian, English
Phone: (312) 942-5939

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
Rush Neurology Epilepsy - Chicago Rubschlager Building
Rush Neurology Epilepsy - Chicago Rubschlager Building
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
7th Floor
Chicago, IL, 60607

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(312) 942-5939
(312) 942-2238
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Neurology
Epilepsy

Education and Training

Henry Ford Hospital - Neurology
Rush University Medical Center - Epilepsy
Rush University Medical Center - Clinical Neurophysiology
Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria

Clinical Expertise

Deep brain stimulation
Epilepsy
Epilepsy surgery
Ketogenic diet for seizures

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at Rush University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Associate Professor
View Dr. Balabanova, MD's Academic Profile
View Dr. Balabanova, MD's Publications

Insurance

Insurance plans marked with an asterisk (*) require a referral from your Independent Practice Association (IPA) or medical group.

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna Medicare FIDE HMO (DSNP)
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Cigna
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Claritev (fka:MultiPlan)
Community Healthcare Partner LLC dba Power Health*
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
Essential Health Partners*
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Health Spring Medicare Advantage
Hinsdale Physician Grp dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana-MMAI (Inactive)
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Lawndale Christian Health Center (PACE only)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois Inc Marketplace
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus HMO (DSNP)
NorthShore Physician Associates (Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Community Health Ptnrs(Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
OSF Little Company of Mary dba/Southwest Health*
OSF Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Swedish American Health System fml: Phys Care Net*
Swedish Covenant Phys Partners (Endeavor Health)*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Meridian Dual Align (DSNP)
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall

4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.9
Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
Provider explained things clearly

4.9
Provider showed concern

4.9
Provider included you in decisions

4.9
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
My doctor was very attentive, concerned, and happy. She was present and thoroughly engaged in our appointment time. She was respectful of my thoughts and opinions.
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
She's the best. Very friendly. Helpful.
5
A Patient at Rush - May 2026
There is only one Dr Balabanov, and we would recommend her to everyone!
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
Dr Balabanov is one of the best Doctors my son has ever had. She was very patient and explained changes in my son's medication thoroughly. Definitely would recommend Dr Balabanov.
5
A Patient at Rush - Apr 2026
Dr Balabanov is a wonderful caring doctor
5
A Patient at Rush - Feb 2026
Dr B is fantastic!! She listens,openly discusses/ explains and makes sure the patient understands.
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
Great friendly service
5
A Patient at Rush - Jan 2026
Dr. Balabanov is wonderful in every way.
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
Dr. Balabanov is an amazing doctor
5
A Patient at Rush - Dec 2025
Dr. Balabanov is a great and incredibly empathetic doctor. You know she has your best interest and will put her full capabilities into helping you
5
A Patient at Rush - Oct 2025
My mother and I can see that she not only wants to sort out what's going on in the brain but also how what you put in your body can cause seizures to happen.