Stephen Dale Balka, FNP

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 207 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 - Family Nurse Practitioner

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 207 ratings
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August 27, 2026
He is a very good and smart NP has wonderful bedside manner I would like for him to be my Dr because [...] is leaving
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August 24, 2026
Appreciate his support.
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August 12, 2026
Stephen is a very good listener and he asks very relevant questions.
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August 09, 2026
Dr Balka told me he was leaving for personal/family concerns although I totally understand I let him know and telling you he is the best provider I have ever had will miss him
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August 04, 2026
Excellent care and very informative. Extremely kind and very genuinely concerned
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August 01, 2026
Dr Balka is very caring and compassionate. He listens and explains.
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July 31, 2026
Stephen Balka is such an outstanding assistant, he is a so thorough; his approach, conversation and knowledge is like a physician. He is the best.
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July 31, 2026
I have been treated by Stephen before. He listens and communicates well.
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July 23, 2026
Steve Balka is always "Very Good" - respectful, professional, knowledgeable, and effective.
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July 16, 2026
Very nice
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July 15, 2026
Sure hope my next provider is just like him!
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July 12, 2026
Stephen is great! Responsive, efficient but thorough
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July 07, 2026
Love Steve Balka he is the best,[...] is also the best they listen and they care about you
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June 30, 2026
NP Balka is amazing and the staff are great
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June 21, 2026
Stephen Balka is excellent. He listens, is knowledgeable and seems to really care.
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June 09, 2026
Good experience
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June 04, 2026
Steve Balka is wonderful! Very professional, precise & so kind!!!!
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June 04, 2026
Good
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May 31, 2026
He listens to ask my concerns and explains the while diagnosis process with me.
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May 28, 2026
Very concerned NP
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