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Ralitsa V. Balabanova-Tsarnakova, MD
Mount Nittany Health Provider

Ralitsa V. Balabanova-Tsarnakova, MD

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Ralitsa V. Balabanova-Tsarnakova, MD

Locations

Locations
Exterior of 1850 Park Avenue

Mount Nittany Health Primary Care – Park Avenue
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About Me

About Me

Female

English

Credentials

Credentials

Medical Education
Medical University of Sofia - Sofia, Bulgaria

Internship/Residency
The Brooklyn Hospital Center - Brooklyn, NY

Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine

Insurance

Insurance

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Advantra
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
  • AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
  • Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
  • Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
  • Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
  • Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
  • Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
  • Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
  • HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
  • Highmark/ PA Blue Shield
  • Medical Assistance
  • Medicare/Medicare Railroad
  • PA Health and Wellness
  • Preferred Health Services
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
  • United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
  • UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews

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4.9

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    May 24, 2025

    Absolutely no complaints. Dr. Tsarnakova has always listened and suggested appropriate remedies. Due to past experience with a terrible doctor (not at Mt Nittany) I don't always cooperate with testing schedules and medications very well, and she is patient with my hesitation.

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    May 18, 2025

    Very competent and good sense of humor.

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    May 18, 2025

    Dr. T is always very caring and concerned about my wellbeing. She also reads my chart before I get there so she knows what's going on with me.

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    May 13, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is the best caring and sweet doctor I've ever had

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    May 9, 2025

    Dr. T always asks for questions

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    May 8, 2025

    Most caring doctor .

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    May 3, 2025

    I always feel like I am listened to , and the action I need is always taken.

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    April 30, 2025

    Thanks to my meeting with my doctor, I don't feel old anymore, I have all my energy back.I am grateful for the help

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    April 25, 2025

    My care, explanation, and service's were conducted in a exceptional professional way.

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    April 24, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is an excellent doctor and stellar human. I feel very lucky to have her as my GP!

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    April 23, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is the best!

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    April 20, 2025

    Dr. T is the best. She listens, hears and addresses the issues

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    April 19, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is exceptional. She is the most caring,knowledgeble person.

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    April 16, 2025

    Dr. T is very proactive and genuinely cares for all of her patients. I have heard nothing but positive accolades for her from other patients as well as fellow colleagues.

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    April 12, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is an excellent listener and cares greatly for her patients.

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    April 12, 2025

    Dr. T is the best Doctor I have ever had. MNMC is so very fortunate to have her.

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    April 8, 2025

    Dr. T is the best ! Always attentive. Never rushed.

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    April 5, 2025

    Top notch -professional, sincere, knowledgeable, and friendly

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    April 4, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova was very personable and caring. I felt at ease with her.

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    April 4, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova continues to be an excellent physician, and I feel fortunate to have her as my doctor.