Stephen Dale Balka, FNP

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 208 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 208 ratings
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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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May 22, 2026
He was extremely thorough
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May 21, 2026
Always recommend
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May 08, 2026
Nurse practitioner, Stephen Balka, has always been very professional In caring for my health. Very tentative.
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April 28, 2026
Stephen Balka is a great healthcare provider. He listens and explains everything to me so I can understand. This visit was the highest quality of care like always and I'm very, satisfied with my care.
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April 26, 2026
He was awesome. He tested my outbreak to make sure to know which medication would treat my symptoms and pain.
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April 23, 2026
Great
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