Stephen Dale Balka, FNP

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 235 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 235 ratings
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October 28, 2025
Mr. Balka is wonderful. He really listens to you and makes very informed diagnosis of my problems
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October 24, 2025
Stephen is literally the best physician you could ask for. He's always compassionate and caring and addresses any needs.
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October 23, 2025
He's the best has been and pleasant every visit
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October 19, 2025
He's really great and listened to me. I appreciated him a lot and it was one of the most compassionate visits I've had with a medical professional.
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October 13, 2025
Always takes the time to listen.
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October 08, 2025
Stephen Balka is excellent. I always feel like he listens and cares and I have confidence in him
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October 04, 2025
Good
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October 04, 2025
Excellent experience. Trust Dr Balka completely. completely.
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October 02, 2025
Mr Balka is an excellent PA
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October 01, 2025
Great staff
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September 28, 2025
Balka is the best provider that I have ever had in my lifetime.
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September 19, 2025
Dr. Balka is absolutely wonderful.
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September 10, 2025
My family and friends are definitely happy to have this special man as our care provider! [...] We love him.
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August 30, 2025
Love this doctor as he is very easy going and explains everything to you during visit
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August 30, 2025
I had have Dr. Balka before, in my experience, before and last, he is very knowledgeable, kind, and answered all my questions and explained things in a way I could understand.
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August 25, 2025
Excellent provider
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August 22, 2025
They all are very nice
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August 18, 2025
NP Balka is always very professional, has the utmost patience, passionate and very kind and genuinely concern.
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August 15, 2025
Stephen Balka is excellent. Listened carefully with my concerns. Very professional and caring. I would highly recommend him to any family member or friends.
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August 13, 2025
Very good
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