Stephen Dale Balka, FNP

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 231 ratings
Stephen Dale Balka, FNP

About Stephen Dale Balka, FNP

Stephen earned an Associate of Applied Science in registered nursing from ECPI University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. He is board-certified as a family nurse practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board.

Stephen enjoys working in partnership with patients across the lifespan, meeting their health care needs so that they can achieve the highest quality of life. With special interests in men’s health and sports medicine, he emphasizes preventative care and attentively addresses pressing, same-day needs.

Stephen grew up in Indiana, where he played college basketball before serving in the U.S. Navy. Upon retirement, he happily settled in Hampton Roads with his wife, Amy, a Riverside physician, and their two daughters. Stephen enjoys fishing, running, reading, hiking and sports.

Board Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Locations

Riverside Elizabeth Lakes Family Practice

191 Fox Hill Road, Hampton, VA 23669

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.9
Based on 231 ratings
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January 31, 2025
Excellent care, as always
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January 29, 2025
I trust my care provider fully.
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January 26, 2025
I give my Doctor Steve a five star rating as a NP !!
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January 23, 2025
Very good provider
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January 22, 2025
Everything was great
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January 19, 2025
Felt very comfortable talking about issues I was having
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January 19, 2025
Nothing bad at all
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January 16, 2025
Grateful
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January 15, 2025
Great experience
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January 13, 2025
Nurse Practicioner Balka was excellent. Very caring and even asked me to follow up the next day with how I was doing.
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January 09, 2025
Good
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January 08, 2025
I get the best care from the people [...] at Riverside. Keep this up and I may never die.
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January 08, 2025
He was very throrough during my visit. He was kind and explained what was going on.
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December 27, 2024
First class care
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December 25, 2024
I really like this doctor. He listened to me and understood the problem
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December 18, 2024
Nurse Practitioner Balka is an excellent provider! He is through and precise in evaluating your symptoms.
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December 17, 2024
Stephen Balka was very professional, patient, knowledgeable.
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December 17, 2024
Great experience
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December 11, 2024
NP Balka works well with me he is easy to understand cooperates well with you when you are trying to discuss your situation.And he gives good feedback and never makes me feel ashamed ashamed about my illnesses. He tries to steer me in the right direction about my over all health.
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December 06, 2024
PA Balka is an excellent PA. Very courteous and professional. Always listens to my concerns and explains any further procedures that need to be done.
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