Brian M. Babka, MD

Brian M. Babka, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Sports Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

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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August 25, 2023

5.0

So friendly and informative.

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August 25, 2023

5.0

Great doctor friendly just the best

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Excellent explanations and resolving my concerns

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August 11, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, really liked his approach to keeping athletes playing sports. Great bedside manner and very personable. Made my daughter feel seen and also put her mind at ease.

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August 10, 2023

5.0

He is knowledgeable, caring, empathetic and overall great!

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Babka was very courteous and thoughtful in how he explained things

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August 07, 2023

5.0

The Doctor listened and explained everything thoroughly, and took time to make sure we knew what our next steps were. He also spoke directly to my daughter to make sure she had an understanding and was welcome to ask questions about her care.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Very personable. Caring. Very laid back but professional

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August 04, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and nice

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July 28, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough

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July 28, 2023

5.0

very optimistic and made me feel very comfortable.

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July 26, 2023

5.0

He really knew what he was talking about and was able to give me answers of what could be going on. He made me feel part of the conversation while talking about our plan. He is super funny and made the whole situation a bit lighter.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

He was awesome! Very eager to connect with me on my issues. Explained everything very well.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

I really appreciate when a doctor takes time to educate us on the issue and answer all of our questions. He was very patient and we didn’t feel rushed.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

Dr.Babka is very personable and made my kids feel comfortable. He also gave them options for care. He is very knowledgeable and professional.

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July 12, 2023

5.0

He was very personable and took the time to listen and explain.

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Took his time to explain and make my son comfortable.

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June 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Babka is a great doctor. Very personable and explains everything and all options well. He makes sure we are all on the same page with care and treatment.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

He knew his stuff and had a really calming nature.

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June 28, 2023

5.0

So good with my son! Very knowledgeable, went over everything perfectly, talked directly to him about his knee problem and made him feel comfortable.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

We felt that we came away with a clear picture of what our son’s injury was and that is not always the case when dealing with injuries. Dr Babka is also connected with my sons high school and makes the post visit communication and rehab seamless with their training staff.

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June 20, 2023

5.0

Wonderful individual and helps connect to understand all concerns

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Very understanding of my personal experience/ situation.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Babka is approachable and thorough. He answers questions and approaches us as a partner. Dr. Babka is an outstanding physician -- can't recommend him more highly!

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June 08, 2023

5.0

He a great Dr. He is very well versed on running and athletic injuries.

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June 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Babka was amazing. He really care about finding a solution.

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June 06, 2023

5.0

Great doctor who understands the needs of adults who play sports. Realistic in his approaches, and seeking full healing rather than just what is acceptable for an adult who does not participate in athletics.

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Same as what I mentioned above: Dr. Babka is awesome. He is very informative and also down to earth. He was able to communicate easily with my daughter, who suffered from a concussion, along with us. We did not feel rushed at all and was very thorough with everything, not many questions after, because he answered them before we had to ask. I would highly recommend him and would go back if we ever needed his specialty.

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May 29, 2023

5.0

Very personable and helpful

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Good rapport with patient. Good to explanation of diagnosis and plan of care. Alllows patient input in plan of care thereby empowering her.

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May 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Babka is great at his job, and his confidence in his medical advice dissuaded a lot of my fears regarding my recovery.

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Treatment was perfect

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May 07, 2023

5.0

I appreciate Dr. Babka discussing my son's injury and including us in the care plan.

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May 06, 2023

5.0

Thorough, informative, positive and friendly. He was knowledgeable and familiar with my son's issue as well as working with teen boys. All around great visit!

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May 06, 2023

5.0

Very informative with care.

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May 01, 2023

5.0

He knew exactly what I was looking for and was extremely knowledgeable

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April 28, 2023

5.0

Excellent care, very knowledgeable, explained everything, very personable

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April 26, 2023

5.0

He understands athletes and their drive to be successful while maintaining my health.

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April 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Babka and Chrissy the athletic trainer are both personable and caring in addition to being knowledgable. They talk directly to my teen athlete and understand the gymnastics terms she uses. They are patient, share techniques, and answer questions. We like Dr Babka very much and are willing to travel to different offices for appointments.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

Great visit - lots of feedback - person able- knowledgeable

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April 14, 2023

5.0

Very thoughtful and supportive.

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April 08, 2023

5.0

The staff are friendly and setting appts easy. Dr. Babka is personable. He spoke clearly to my daughter about her concussion. I appreciate him asking how she was feeling about everything. He took the time needed to be sure we understood everything and has been available for questions between appts as needed.

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April 06, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and was sure to explain everything thoroughly to my teen child

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Exceptional physician. I appreciate that Dr. Babka takes the time to connect with his patients, explains in ways to understand language and answers questions. A++

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March 24, 2023

5.0

The doctor explained everything in detail and answered all our questions. Very personable and professional

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March 17, 2023

5.0

He was very friendly and personable. Related well to my son

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March 10, 2023

5.0

Re-checked knees with X-ray and explained in easy to understand language of what was going on with my knee.

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March 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Babka was very skilled at talking to a 16 year old! He listened to her and was thoughtful and considerate with his responses. She was feeling very nervous about her injury and he made her feel much better and explained everything in a way that made perfect sense.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Babka is the absolute best.He’s thorough in his diagnosis, and extremely knowledgeable and comprehensive with a suggested treatment plan.

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March 02, 2023

5.0

He was knowledgeable and gave different options of care

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Personal, knowledgeable and can relate to the specific needs of his patients.

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February 27, 2023

5.0

He listens to the patient. Used x-ray to confirm diagnosis and included patient in developing the treatment plan. Top notch!

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Professional, caring and easy to understand

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February 20, 2023

5.0

Compassionate & thorough explanation.

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February 12, 2023

5.0

Came up with care plan with child (patient) input. Was easy to talk to as well.

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February 08, 2023

5.0

He was sweet and helpful in looking over my injury

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February 07, 2023

5.0

Very nice, very knowledgeable

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February 02, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful with my injury.

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January 31, 2023

5.0

He understood my daughters issue and had a wonderful bedside manner.

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January 13, 2023

5.0

He is smart, engaging, practical, and clearly concerned about his patients. I would recommend Dr. Babka to anyone requiring Ortho care (or anyone hosting a dinner party).

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December 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka relates directly with the patient, this is huge especially with a teenager. His bed side manner is wonderful and he is taking very good care of my son.

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December 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was available to answer questions outside of our appointment.

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December 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka is very personable and takes extensive time with patient.

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December 22, 2022

5.0

We received excellent service from the dr. He was very thorough and helpful.

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December 20, 2022

5.0

I think he is very professional, he is kind and attentive.

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December 16, 2022

5.0

Dr Babka is very thorough and takes his time to listen and explain

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December 14, 2022

5.0

He listens and understands what his patients need.

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December 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Babka has excellent bedside manner. His diagnostic skills are strong, and he is confidence inspiring. Thank you!!

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December 05, 2022

5.0

Engaged provider, knowledgeable and passionate about the specialty, efficient care, excellent explanation of injury and treatment options

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December 05, 2022

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable, and tailored treatment to my needs and schedule.

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November 23, 2022

5.0

The doctor was very clear in explaining to us

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November 22, 2022

5.0

I could tell Dr Babka was an expert. He took time to chat with us Bs answered all questions we had. He was very reassuring.

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November 19, 2022

5.0

My son said “I don’t want another concussion but I’d love to see him more often.”

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November 16, 2022

5.0

Very down to earth and knowledgeable. Knows his stuff!

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November 15, 2022

5.0

He is very efficient, straightforward, and helpful

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November 14, 2022

5.0

He is excellent with communication and education for my son.

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November 05, 2022

5.0

Great staff. Quality service. Dr. Babka is always great with my kids!

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November 01, 2022

5.0

Incredibly friendly, very knowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable

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October 31, 2022

5.0

My options were made clear and I was informed of a clear and realistic treatment plan

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October 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was very personable and made me feel comfortable in the office. Explained everything very well and took my concerns seriously. Would recommend Dr. Babka to everyone with a sports related issue. I am not your traditional young athlete but Dr. Babka treated me with respect and understood my sport(s).

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October 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Babka is very knowledgeable and a great Pt relationship and takes time to hear the pt needs

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October 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Babka was patient, super knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding. I really appreciated that he spoke so clearly and positively to my son as well.

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October 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was amazing with my teenage son! He really spoke to him at his level and made him feel at ease. His treatment plan made my son feel very comfortable and hopeful.

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October 24, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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October 24, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner. Could probably BS about sports w him for hours.

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October 19, 2022

5.0

Bedside manner and passion

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October 17, 2022

5.0

DR Babka was awesome!

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October 17, 2022

5.0

took time to explain , discuss process.

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October 12, 2022

5.0

I cannot thank Dr. Babka enough! He is very caring and took the time to get my input on next steps for my care.

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October 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka is great with kids

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October 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Babka was so personable, upbeat, and articulate. He completely put us at ease about our daughter's diagnosis.

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

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