Stephen Dale Balka, FNP

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.9
Based on 240 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 240 ratings
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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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August 13, 2025
Great
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July 25, 2025
Good experience
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July 24, 2025
Great experience
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July 15, 2025
I have told a number of people that NP Steve Balka is the best "doctor" I ever remember having. He is eager to help, faithful to make sure his advice is appropriate and valid, respects my own views and decisions, and despite having (what I assume are) prescribed time constraints, never makes me feel rushed.
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June 23, 2025
Balka is the best I have ever been to.
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June 20, 2025
Dr Steve is absolutely hands down the best I have ever had
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June 10, 2025
All around Excellent care at Riverside
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June 05, 2025
Good
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May 30, 2025
My NP's knowledge about semaglutide treatment was impressive.
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May 30, 2025
Both the PA [...] and Dr. Stephen Balka were very personal and explained the medications and treatment .
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May 28, 2025
Stephen took a lot of time explaining our treatment to us and the meds he would be prescribing. He wanted us to fully understand what was going on.
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May 22, 2025
My care provider was excellent.
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May 22, 2025
Stephen Balka was great. He answered all the questions the ER didn't address, put in referrals to help me get answers, and actually listened to my concerns.
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