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Mount Nittany Health Provider

Ralitsa V. Balabanova-Tsarnakova, MD

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Ralitsa V. Balabanova-Tsarnakova, MD

About Me

Female

English

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

Mount Nittany Health Primary Care – Park Avenue (Now Hospital Drive)

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Treatment and Conditions

Treatments

Conditions Treated

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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September 13, 2025

Dr. T is off the scale!
September 12, 2025

I had good experience
September 8, 2025

Dr. Tsarnakova is so personable and very professional. Listens, has excellent eye contact, a facial expression of complete focused on the patient: me. She converses easily with clear information and with concern about my health and offers several possibilities and what each one means.
September 3, 2025

Dr. Tsarnakova is a fabulous PCP, and I feel so fortunate to be in her care. She is professional, highly knowledgeable, and a very caring person.
September 1, 2025

Dr. T remains always proactive in planning my care with me. She is there for some of the most challenging experiences in my life and has always remained responsive. She is great!
August 30, 2025

She took the time to explain all the risks of my upcoming dental surgery.
August 28, 2025

As usual, Dr. Tsarnakova went above and beyond
August 13, 2025

Dr. Tsarnakova is thorough and knowledgeable and caring. I believe I receive EXCELLENT primary care from her.
August 7, 2025

Dr. T is the best PCP I have ever had. In fact one of the best physicians I've had In any specialty. I've moved a lot and have a myriad of chronic health Issues, so I've had many many doctors. She's in the top 1, easily.
July 25, 2025

Dr. T always listens and provides time for questions and concerns. She explains the situation and the options very well.
July 17, 2025

Excellent professionalism
July 10, 2025

I never met her before but she was very nice and very caring! Sent me for scheduled blood work a little early to make sure I was ok!
July 9, 2025

Dr. Tsarnakova took the time to explain treatment options. She was caring and took the time to listen to me.
July 9, 2025

Dr. Tsarnakova is the best! I recommend her always. She is a kind person, a very caring physician, and very knowledgeable in her field. I am Thankful my care is in her hands.
July 3, 2025

Thank you, Dr. T.!
June 27, 2025

Dr. T is a caring physician who listens carefully to what the patient says and is considerate of the patient's needs.
June 23, 2025

Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Tsarnakova.
June 22, 2025

The doctor was excellent...very caring, professional, kind, sympathetic and thorough!
June 21, 2025

Dr. T is hands down the most caring Dr. I've ever had. Trust her with my health completely and she is so sweet!
June 21, 2025

Hands down the best care, physicianpatient interaction and genuine patient care I've ever received. I'm so appreciative that Dr. T allowed me to become a new patient for our family care.