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Steven R. Stakenas, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4.7

456 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Pain Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Professional Education:: MS, Purdue University School of Nursing - 2005

Certifications and Licensures

American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Family (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.7

4.7

456 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

He was knowledgeable and took his time.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Very nice man. Easy to talk to and professional.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

He was thorough with his examination and came up with a plan.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Steve was professional while remaining pleasant. He answered any questions we may have had.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Steven takes his time with you and really listens to what you are telling him

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April 14, 2024

5.0

They are the greatest people to work with.

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April 12, 2024

4.0

Quickly assessed and to the point.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Professional

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Very informed, very informative, explained everything thoroughly and appreciate his skill

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Patient and knowledgeable and kind

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and very caring!

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Everyone was great

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Friendly

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He was informative and willing to answer any questions that we had.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

He listens and makes sure to address my concerns as well as handle my problems in the correct manor based on my symptoms.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Very through in explaining treatment options

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March 14, 2024

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and explained things to me that were easy to understand. Very pleasant and reassuring.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Very experienced with a compassionate bed side manner and kind listener to one dealing with pain.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Very helpful and answered all my questions

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Gave great explanations, answered all questions clearly, gave alternatives to think about,

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very professional. Answered all my questions. Patient and concerned.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Polite and understanding

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Nice and very kind

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s very knowledgeable. He listens and seems genuinely concerned with my health.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Steven explained my problem and the procedure that will be administered to me regarding my pain problem

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Personable and helpful. Takes time to listen and makes suggestions.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s professional, great bedside manner, easy to talk, compassionate, and overall a great person. Canâ€™t speak highly enough about him.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Steven was just outstanding, he took his time and explained everything

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February 23, 2024

5.0

DR STEVE is 1 of THE MOST CARING, CONSIDERATE, SUPPORTIVE, HUMOROUS, HUMBLE and HONEST DR'S I HAVE EVER KNOWN. I am SO GRATEFUL for DR STEVE on MY TEAM OF DRS. THANKS FOR BOTH DR'S AND THEIR EXPERTISE IN HELPING THOSE, LIKE ME, WHO HAVE GIVEN UP HOPE OF EVER BEING OUT OF PAIN AFTER 25 YEARS. I BELIEVE THEY ARE PROVING ME WRONG AND I COULD NOT BE MORE GRATEFUL.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

explain all the ways my body is healing due to being in less pain and taking less oral medication

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s very compassionate, kind, attentive & just a great person.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Steve is exceptionally kind - same reasons as above - I would not hesitate to recommend him to my friends.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Very professional and has a great way of interacting with me

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February 15, 2024

5.0

He explain everything so.i could understand

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional and prompt

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He was engaged with me and very knowledgeable regarding my symptoms and how to treat them.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Very informative, and helpful with my health care

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Explained everything very clearly knows his stuff. Nice guy.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Friendly, professional and very clear in his explanation of my condition.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

He was extremely courteous, explained everything so that I could understand what the procedure involved. I was very happy with them.

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January 13, 2024

5.0

He does a great time of taking his time with you and explain the next step.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

The PA ranks 10 in every area. Steven was professional, well informed, personable, answered all my questionable.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Thoughtful, kind, courteous and knowledgeable.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. [last name] and his Steven Stakenas. They are very attentive and personable. After COVID, thereâ€™s not many doctors or nurses I trust. I trust Dr. [last name].

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Great listener comfortable to talk with

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He listens and then gave me different options.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional. Listened to my complaint and needs

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Professional & Strong Leader

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January 04, 2024

5.0

He listened to my concerns, appeared knowledgeable and I was confident in his ability to explain things and come up with a plan of care.

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December 31, 2023

5.0

He listened to all of my concerns, he involved me in decision-making of my care, he answered all my questions and provided information. He spent an adequate amount of time with me.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Explained everything well

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December 23, 2023

5.0

Very helpful And knows what heâ€™s talking about. Iâ€™m a 40 year RN NM hospital I know good care when I receive it.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

He was so caring and took his time with me. He listened to my concerns.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

He is friendly and direct

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December 14, 2023

4.0

Very informative, felt like he really cared about my condition.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

He was friendly and very knowledgeable and professional. He listened to my problem and then gave me the injection I needed

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, concerned, caring, and a very good bedside manner which is hard to find these days

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December 08, 2023

5.0

He was so nice and answered my questions...i was so nervous but he listened

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December 07, 2023

5.0

See above.. very caring and wanting to help.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Professional, very

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Pain is very subjective but Steve listened to my concerns and together we came up with a plan.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

The de explained very well why I am having pain & answered my questions.

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December 02, 2023

4.0

He was very personable and listened to me

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November 30, 2023

5.0

always feel listened to and get options for treating my back pain

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November 29, 2023

5.0

He was great in every aspect

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Took the time to listen to me & explain what needs to be done

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November 18, 2023

5.0

Steven Stakenas and his staff are amazing Professionals. I love seeking their care even though I have to travel an hour away sometimes.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant and answered all my concerns and questions

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Patience

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s easy to talk to and tries to find a way to lessen your pain

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November 16, 2023

5.0

He took his time to evaluate my pain and explain what the best procedure would be to help me alleviate my pain. Very friendly and professional.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable A good listener Personable

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Steven is very knowledgeable. He can explain things in a way I can understand. He is very personable and easy to talk to.

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November 12, 2023

5.0

He is nice

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Steve was calming and told everything he was going to do step by step ðŸ‘Œ

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Steven is a great professional caring doctor.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

excellent, professional service

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Heâ€™s well informed about the clinic and about my back pain situation. Heâ€™s allowed to prescribe certain medications without me having to make a separate doctorâ€™s appointment. He explained everything that is going to happen in terms that I understand and we also discussed everything Together so that I feel like I have a say in my care.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Steve Stakenas was caring and knowledgeable about my problem. He offered both short term and long term solutions to my diagnosis with a team approach. I have significant relief after only 1 day and am confident I will continue healing. I highly recommend him!

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He was thoughtful, approachable and kind. I found him very knowledgeable and willing to explain things to me.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Steve is Wonderful to work with and really understands the needs of myself & those who have experienced Chronic Pain Issues, especially after 3 Failed Lumber Back Surgeries 20 + yrs ago & explains how the Spinal Stimulater works & what others who have experienced the same Nerve irritation & Pain so that the SS IS my best next step. Steve is Knowledgeable, Empathetic, Encouraging, and Wonderful to work with. ðŸ˜„

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Explained in detail and answered my questions.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Friendly, very helpful, and easy to talk to.

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October 31, 2023

5.0

He takes time to explain what his diagnosis is and ways to take care of it. He also is great with after care and quick to respond with questions thru my chart.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Very understanding

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October 26, 2023

5.0

He explained everything

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Caring, thorough and listening

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

All of the above. He pays attention to my concerns.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stakenas really listens to his patients and wants them to be pain free.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

He knew his stuff. He was confident, very understanding and made me feel comfortable which is very important. Iâ€™m 71 and Iâ€™ve been putting up with this pain since I was in the service.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

Caring and professional.

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October 17, 2023

5.0

He gave me enough time to listen and explain all issues that needed addressing. He was very thorough and patient!

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October 16, 2023

5.0

really listens and takes time to answer questions or concerns. Offers options for pain management and PT

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October 12, 2023

5.0

He was personable and knowledgeable. He offered positivity .

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Great bed side treatment

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October 06, 2023

5.0

He explained everything to me & answered my questions

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October 06, 2023

5.0

very professional

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October 05, 2023

5.0

Concern. Listened. Helped

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