Dr. Massarat A. Bala, MD

Expert Publications

• [Changes in the complement system in acute streptococcal infection].
• [Secondary immunopathology in patients with an acute streptococcal infection].
• [The characteristics of a streptococcal-etiology angina in an industrial center].
• [Clinical characteristics of meningitis and meningoencephalitis of streptococcal etiology].
• [The information value of immunological tests in predicting recurrences of erysipelas].
• [The circulating immune complexes in erysipelas: diagnostic and prognostic significance].
• [Immune complexes in the pathogenesis of bacterial infections (a review of the literature)].
• [Circulating immune complexes in the pathogenesis of recurrent erysipelas].
• [Significance of circulating immune complexes in patients with erysipelas].
• [Immune complexes in various intestinal infections].
• [Role of circulating immune complexes in patients with erysipelas].
• [A trichinelliasis outbreak among the inhabitants of Lipetsk Province].
• [Cases of trichinelliasis among the inhabitants of Lipetsk Province].
• [Autoimmune reactions in diseases of streptococcal etiology].

Media Releases

Get to know Internist Dr. Massarat A. Bala, who serves patients in Schaumburg, Illinois.

A board-certified internist, Dr. Bala is the Medical Director of Healing Hands Primary Care in Schaumburg, Illinois. He sees patients from the ages of 16 years but has particular interest in the elderly and seniors. He takes great interest in the well-being of all of his patients and strives to give the best medical care available. With his many years of experience, he has empathy and compassion for the patient as a whole.

Founded in 1960, Healing Hands Primary Care provides patient-centered care to keep patients engaged and active in their health today and in the years ahead. Through their highly trained physicians and staff, it is committed to providing trusted medical care. Their physicians’ extensive experience includes specialties in women’s and men’s health, senior health issues, chronic disease and condition management, wellness services and prevention.

A native of India, Dr. Bala earned his medical degree from the University of Kashmir. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph Healthcare Centers and Hospital.

An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Among his other roles, he can be found on staff at Northwest Community Hospital, St. Alexius Medical Center and Alexian Brothers Medical Center. In the past, he has served in various positions, including Chairman of Internal Medicine at Northwest Community Hospital for four years, and Medical Director at several rehab centers and hospice programs.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Bala has been the recipient of the Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2018, 2016), and Patients' Choice Award (2018).

Speaking several languages, he is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu.

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