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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

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 29, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is the best!

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    September 23, 2025

    Dr. T is always concerned and recommends treatment after discussing with me.

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    September 23, 2025

    I felt like I was being treated by a member of my family. Excellent!!

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    September 23, 2025

    I am very happy with Dr. Tsarnakova. She takes time with me and listens well. She is very responsive.

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    September 22, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova was extremely compassionate and concerned about my health during my appointment. I consistently recommend her to anyone who is looking for a wonderful physician.

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    September 21, 2025

    Dr. Tsarnakova is a wonderful sincere person . Listens and helps you with any concerns .

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    September 18, 2025

    Dr. T is outstanding. Healthcare based on the individual.

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    September 13, 2025

    Dr. T is off the scale!

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    September 12, 2025

    I had good experience

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    September 9, 2025

    She was very thorough and caring in a subject that is embarrassing, I didn't want to go, but she made it much more bearable.

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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!