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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 – Park Avenue (Now 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
  • 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 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.

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    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.

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    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!

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    August 30, 2025

    She took the time to explain all the risks of my upcoming dental surgery.

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    August 28, 2025

    As usual, Dr. Tsarnakova went above and beyond

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    August 13, 2025

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

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    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.

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    July 25, 2025

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

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    July 17, 2025

    Excellent professionalism

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    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!

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    July 9, 2025

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

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    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.

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    July 3, 2025

    Thank you, Dr. T.!

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    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.

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    June 23, 2025

    Cannot say enough good things about Dr. Tsarnakova.

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    June 22, 2025

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

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    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!

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    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.

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    June 13, 2025

    Love Dr. T

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    June 13, 2025

    Dr. T is an absolutely wonderful physician. She is caring, respectful of her patients, values communication with them, and is available when needed