Roumen D. Balabanov
Distinguished in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)

Dr. Roumen D. Balabanov

Neurology
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
35 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Roumen Balabanov is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Balabanov has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Neuromyelitis Optica, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Optic Neuritis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 8 articles in the study of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

Graduate Institution
Medical University Sofia Faculty Of Medicine, 1991.0
Residency
University of Chicago
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified)
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-7950

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

Non-myeloablative Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) and Anti-GAD Antibody Variants: Progressive Encephalomyelitis With Rigidity and Myoclonus (PERM), and Adult Onset Autoimmune Anti-GAD Positive Cerebellar Ataxia
Non-myeloablative Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) and Anti-GAD Antibody Variants: Progressive Encephalomyelitis With Rigidity and Myoclonus (PERM), and Adult Onset Autoimmune Anti-GAD Positive Cerebellar Ataxia
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 27, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Trial of High Dose Immunosuppressive Therapy With Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support in Devic's Disease
Trial of High Dose Immunosuppressive Therapy With Hematopoietic Stem Cell Support in Devic's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 28, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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36 Total Publications

Consultative, Proactive Physical Therapy in Early Multiple Sclerosis.
Consultative, Proactive Physical Therapy in Early Multiple Sclerosis.
Journal: International journal of MS care
Published: December 04, 2024
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