Dr. Mark Balek, M.D. is a graduate from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship training in cardiology at New York Hospital of Queens, Weill-Cornell School of Medicine. Dr. Balek is board certified in Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Cardiovascular Medicine. His areas of interest include Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Cardiovascular Disease.
Dr. Mark Balek, M.D. is a graduate from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship training in cardiology at New York Hospital of Queens, Weill-Cornell School of Medicine. Dr. Balek is board certified in Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Cardiovascular Medicine. His areas of interest include Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Cardiovascular Disease.
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Highly recommended
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
kindness service with a smile
thank you
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Great Doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional and he genuinely interested in your health.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Thank you
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Friendly and takes time to discuss your concerns.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Mark Balek is truly an outstanding doctor. From the very first visit, I felt heard, understood, and genuinely cared for. He is incredibly patient, professional, and takes the time to explain everything in a calm and reassuring way without ever making you feel rushed.
What impressed me the most was how thorough and attentive he was. For the first time in a long time, I felt like a doctor was not just treating numbers or symptoms, but actually taking care of me as a person. His entire team is equally amazing — warm, respectful, organized, and extremely personable. You can immediately feel that the office truly cares about patients.
Every medical office should take notes from this practice. This is exactly how healthcare should feel: professional, compassionate, and human.
Highly recommended.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
He’s the best!
(3 months ago)
Apr-2026
Wonderful meeting with him.
(3 months ago)
Apr-2026
He is very friendly and he make sure you understand what is going on with you is very concerning bout your health any keep you updated on your medicine.
(3 months ago)
Apr-2026
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Dr. Mark Balek, M.D. is a graduate from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship training in cardiology at New York Hospital of Queens, Weill-Cornell School of Medicine. Dr. Balek was the Co-Director of Cardiovascular Disease Fellows Clinic at New York Presbyterian-Queens, Weill-Cornell Medical College as well as the Co-Director of Cardiovascular Inpatient Consultative Services. Dr. Balek practiced medicine for several years in New York before returning home to Chicagoland. Dr. Balek is board certified in Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Cardiovascular Medicine. His areas of interest include Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Balek is also fluent in Polish.
Highly recommended
kindness service with a smile thank you
Great Doctor
Very professional and he genuinely interested in your health.
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Thank you
Friendly and takes time to discuss your concerns.
Dr. Mark Balek is truly an outstanding doctor. From the very first visit, I felt heard, understood, and genuinely cared for. He is incredibly patient, professional, and takes the time to explain everything in a calm and reassuring way without ever making you feel rushed. What impressed me the most was how thorough and attentive he was. For the first time in a long time, I felt like a doctor was not just treating numbers or symptoms, but actually taking care of me as a person. His entire team is equally amazing — warm, respectful, organized, and extremely personable. You can immediately feel that the office truly cares about patients. Every medical office should take notes from this practice. This is exactly how healthcare should feel: professional, compassionate, and human. Highly recommended.
He’s the best!
Wonderful meeting with him.
He is very friendly and he make sure you understand what is going on with you is very concerning bout your health any keep you updated on your medicine.