Stephen Dale Balka, FNP

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 176 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 176 ratings
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November 30, 2024
Everything good
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November 28, 2024
Dr was very easy to talk to and listened to my concerns. I was very happy with the process and results of my visit.
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November 26, 2024
He's a great choice if ever my PCM is not available
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November 16, 2024
Was a Nurse Practitioner. He was very nice and offer helping.
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November 14, 2024
Good Good
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October 28, 2024
Dr balka by far is the best provider I have had in a very long time professional, personable and very concerned with my health issues and concerns am very confident in him and am very grateful to have him as my provided
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October 28, 2024
Dr Steven always took the time to listen and explain the details of my problem
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October 24, 2024
I miss [...] and have changed providers 3 times. Decided to get appointment with Steven Balka and he actually took my problem seriously. He took the time to explain things and order tests to determine what is causing my pain
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October 19, 2024
Dr Balka is amazing
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October 19, 2024
Amazing
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October 17, 2024
Very good
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October 15, 2024
I was exposed to listeria bacteria in salads which were recalled and I had related symptoms. NP Balka believed me and took my symptoms seriously - I was very appreciative of that. He decided to treat me with an antibiotic.
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September 29, 2024
Keep up the good work
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September 28, 2024
He is Stephen by name I think, he listen very well, explained and turned the Computer screen to me and explained everything to me
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September 26, 2024
Very good experience
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September 25, 2024
Stephen always listens and finds a solution
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September 22, 2024
Dr. Balka is very caring - thank you for listening
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September 03, 2024
Steve Balka is an invaluable asset to this practice.
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September 01, 2024
Best patient/provider relationship I have ever had.
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August 29, 2024
All very good with exception that he seemed hurried.
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