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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

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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

Locations

Locations
Exterior of 1850 Park Avenue

Mount Nittany Health Primary Care – Hospital Drive
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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 (accepted system-wide, except by Centre Pathology Associates, the Pathology department provider group as of 1/1/26)
  • 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
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4.9

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    January 25, 2026

    Dr. Tsarnakova is a valuable, excellent, talented doctor. I feel so fortunate that she is my doctor, my advocate.

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    January 23, 2026

    Always recommend her.

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    December 25, 2025

    Dr. T is an excellent and caring physician . I feel she takes all the time necessary to listen and provides excellent feedback and adequately addresses any of my questions or concerns.

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    December 23, 2025

    YOU ALWAYS HAVE MY HEART AND SOLE IN YOUR HANDS . I TRUST YOUR WHOLE STAFF.

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    December 21, 2025

    Dr. T. Always listens carefully and explains things and makes sure it is understood. She shows great concern about me and asks about my and my husband's status. She is a most caring provider who makes me feel comfortable, welcomed and well cared for. She has knowledgeable about my conditions and is in touch with my other specialists as needed to be up to date on my medical status.

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    December 18, 2025

    Dr. T is wonderful - she is respectful and always listens to me.

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    December 16, 2025

    I love my Dr.,..she is so concerned about my well being!!

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    November 28, 2025

    She is fantastic. I feel very confident in her knowledge and care.

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    November 26, 2025

    Wonderful listener. Did not feel rushed. Answered all questions

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    November 24, 2025

    Very engaging, listening, and caring physcian who responded to all questions and provided clear answers.

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    November 14, 2025

    Dr. t is solid and focused.

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    November 13, 2025

    As always, Provider thanked me for coming to see her and made me feel my care was very important. I feel that my needs are understood.

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    November 10, 2025

    She is an outstanding and attentive physician.

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    November 9, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova provided compassion during a difficult appointment. I appreciate her concern and non judgemental approach. She is knowledgeable and caring. Thank you for caring for me.

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    October 19, 2025

    Always a pleasant experience w Dr. T. Exhibits passion and concern

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    October 16, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is a compassionate, kind caring doctor. I'm so lucky to be one of her patients.

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    October 15, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is fantastic.

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    October 8, 2025

    Dr. T is the absolute best

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    October 7, 2025

    She squeezed me in to her schedule and we had a far ranging discussion about symptoms and treatments Very informative

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    September 29, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is the best!