After listening to his wit and wisdom for decades on HealthQuest Radio, I finally decided to make the long drive. Knowing he is not a "this-for-that" pill pusher but a comprehensive health builder, we are simpatico. The deep understanding of health building nutrition was expected. He did not disappoint. The "structural" chiropractic aspect was viewed as a nice add-on. A few weeks into treatment, my stiff neck now released into normal motion, the true value became apparent. As time went on many things began to happen. Fat melted off, my BMI improving to nearly NFL standards. My cholesterol numbers improved to the point that management of levels with drugs would not be considered by any doctor. Along the way the benefits of Dr. Kolbaba having worked in law enforcement early in life manifested. He is still a keen detective and analyst of human thought and behavior. Excellent treatment planning followed. My wife accompanied me in this journey. Dr. Kolbaba tailored recommendations to facilitate her body-building goals. A thousand refinements and course corrections along the way kept the improvements coming. Dr. Kolbaba's diverse experiences and wide background in treatment modalities allowed comprehensive treatment of us as a couple. You could add to his well rounded resume the category of marriage counselor. Not content to rest on his laurels, he adds new options as they prove themselves. Shortly after clearing FDA approval and Beta testing, and just before endocrinologists began incorporating it into practice, he introduced us to LED light treatment. I do not know if it deserves credit apart from nutrition and chiropractic care or in conjunction with them, but two benefits are now evident: improved speed of healing and freaky keen night vision like I have never had in life before. All the technical commentary aside, Dr. Kolbaba excels because of his deep compassion. He has also proven to be a great team builder, as his staff is excellent and both shares and reflects his commitment to first rate comprehensive care. Dr. Steven E. Sylvester DDS read more

I went to this practice about 7 years ago, for a year or so. While Dr Kolbaba is a nice enough man, he does NOT understand women at ALL. There I was, in my early 20s, and he was suggesting that I wear orthopedic shoes to solve my back problems! EXCUSE ME?? No, sorry. How about we try some physical therapy first, mkay? Also, he would literally run into the room to adjust me, and then run back out as soon as he was finished. One time I had a question about something and actually had to say "hey, wait - come back!" I don't know...I guess if you're in your 60s, don't care about your footwear, and are living out near him he's probably ok. Other than that, don't waste your time. There are much better chiropractors in the Chicagoland area. read more

Dr Kolbaba has both knowledge and a real talent for spinal manipulation, which is an art form that some chiropractors can't master. I would recommend him. read more

My wife and I both went to him for "health coaching". After several thousand dollars later we stopped as we did not see progress and my condition actually worsened under his care. After we both went there several months, it is apparent that he is doing this for money - he private labels almost all of his supplements so you have to buy from him. read more

If they had no stars, that's how I would rate. I also work in the health care field. My office will tell you upfront that you are out of network. Everyone knows, out of network means more out of pocket expense. However, this office did not give me that courtesy. In fact they did not even tell me that until my eval, x-rays and treatment were done. How's that for kindness? A little heads up to your patients make you look more reputable. Not disclosing that info makes you look sneaky, and done on purpose. I have nothing good at this point to say. Ok, maybe one thing, they did get me in ASAP. But was that concern over my pain, or a quick way to make a buck???? Gotta ask. read more