Mark Balek MD
Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Heart and Vascular Center
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804 East Woodfield RoadSuite 300Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone+1 847-605-9500
Fax+1 847-605-8700
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Summary
- Dr. Mark Balek is a cardiologist in Oak Park, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including West Suburban Medical Center, AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village, AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center GlenOaks, and AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates. He received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and has been in practice 13 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Polish. He specializes in adult congenital heart disease, echocardiography, heart failure & transplantation, and nuclear cardiology and is experienced in general cardiology, hypertension, coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, and valvular heart disease.
Education & Training
NY Hosp Med Ctr Queens2010
New York-Presbyterian/QueensResidency, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2007- New York-Presbyterian/QueensInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
- Ross University School of MedicineMD, Doctor of Medicine, 2000 - 2004
Ross University School of MedicineClass of 2004
University of Illinois at ChicagoBS, Biology, 1995 - 2000
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2015 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2009 - 2016
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in Transit in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) With Negative Serotonin-Release Assay (SRA).Tayyab Cheema, Tri Kieu, Mark Balek, Muhammad Ahmad, Pooja Singh
Cureus. 2022-06-01 - 8 citationsAcute myocardial infarction during pregnancy: a clinical checkmate.Abhishek Jaiswal, Mahjabeen Rashid, Mark Balek, Chong H. Park
Indian Heart Journal. 2013-07-01
Professional Memberships
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Other Languages
- Polish
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