Melissa K. Buckley, PT, DPT

Melissa K. Buckley, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

5.0 
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Primary Specialty

Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Education

Professional Education:
MS, Des Moines University - 1998
PT, DPT, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences - 2006

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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5.0
5.0 

494 Ratings

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April 28, 2024

5.0

Melissa is so good at what she does. I can always count on her to help me!

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Very friendly, professional, physical therapist. Explained what each exercise was for, how to do them and how often to do them.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

As I mentioned, Melissa is helping me..

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Helpf, answered all my questions, thourghly explained my condition

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Very friendly, very professional and explained as she did exam and explained pt exercises.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

She's been practicing for many years. She not only makes you feel comfortable and at ease but I believe she will get me through this.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She is very patient & encouraging. She has been a godsend helping me! I will certainly recommend her to family & friends!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Really like Melissa! She’s very personable as well as dedicated to helping.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Professional, understanding and knowledgeable

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April 08, 2024

5.0

For a first visit, she was an active listener. She took copious notes. She shared her knowledge in detail and in a way I clearly understood

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April 08, 2024

5.0

MELISSA IS AMAZING!!!

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April 03, 2024

5.0

She knows Just how to help me with my balance & is so kind in her treatment.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Melissa is wonderful! She knows how to motivate me & has been Very helpful!

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Melissa Buckley is very pleasant, attentive, listens to all health complaints!

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Patient, knowledgeable and professional.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She listens to your concerns and is very helpful with her suggestions.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Professional, on time, knowledgeable and personally interested in you! Melissa has a depth of knowledge and a wealth of experience that is truly impressive! She really listens to you, and her recommendations produce positive results. She’s amazing!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Melissa is very professional & personable.She is definitely helping me with my balance & posture.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional and caring! I would recommend without reservation!

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Melissa helped me alot with my knee, i thank her so much!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Melissa listened carefully and you could tell she wants to help

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February 20, 2024

5.0

She is kind and gentle. She clearly explains everything and asks if I have questions.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Melissa was knowledgeable and kind, easy to work with & very professional.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

She knows her stuff!

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Easy to work with. Very professional but also friendly. Very knowledgeable.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She knows her stuff, explains things clearly and really makes a difference!

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She knows how to make me feel better about my improvement & motivates me.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Melissa is very good at what she does. I came to her because of a knee problem. For months nobody could help me and the pain was terrible. I decided to see Melissa, thank god because she is helping me with the pain.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

She's a listener and is compassionate to my needs

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She is very professional & personable. I know with her help that I am making progress!

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Melissa listens. She uses both professional knowledge and common sense. She makes me feel comfortable.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Professional, personable, very knowledgeable, empathetic, and clearly answers all questions. Just what you hope for!

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Highly knowledgeable capable service provider.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Listened and responded to all my concerns and questions

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Melissa has been great to work with and I’ve already seen improvement just a few appointments in. She has been informative and collaborative in helping get my full mobility back!

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Knowledge & manner

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January 26, 2024

5.0

She helps you feel comfortable and help's you understand what you needs to do to help.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

As stated above, Melissa B. is a pleasure to work with. She is thorough and educates you along the way as she is open to questions and gives you information that is understandable to the layperson.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Melissa is very kind, professional & exceptional in her therapy.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and very open on communication about treatment and expected results.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She is Very personable, professional & motivates me!

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Outstanding effective treatments that really work. She communicates effectively and her guidance is well communicated. She takes the time to make sure I understand what to do and what the treatment outcomes can be over time.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Melissa has a great bedside manner. She is friendly and knowledgeable, easy to work with. She is patient and takes time to answer my questions.y experience was very positive and most importantly, effective. I feel much better and capable of taking care of myself moving forward.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Friendly and very helpful.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She was excellent..professional & personable! I look forward to working with her!

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January 04, 2024

5.0

She has provided me therapy that is making me better

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Melissa was very personable and kind.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Excellent communicator, walked me through what she would do. How it would be done and what I should expect during and after rehab. Made sure I was safe during every step.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent and knowledgable therapist

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Melissa is amazing. I run a lot and I was ready for her to tell me I had to quit running, which I’ve heard before. Not only did she not, but Melissa encouraged me to keep doing what I’m doing. She is patient, thorough, and very knowledgeable. I instantly felt at ease with her. What a gem she is!

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and experienced in treating my symptoms

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December 12, 2023

5.0

She's thorough, explains everything, answers my questions and makes sure I understand what I'm supposed to be doing, feeling, etc. I think she's great.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

She give you exercises to do and expect you to do them

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Explained step by step treatment Plan. Very professional

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November 30, 2023

5.0

She is very nice

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Very professional and explained what needs to be done.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Personal and professional

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November 17, 2023

5.0

She’s the best, very experienced and tailors therapy to your personal need.

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November 13, 2023

5.0

Professional, helpful and friendly. I feel the exercises are helping.

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November 11, 2023

5.0

She did a great job

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Same! Professional, helpful, empathetic.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Very professional with individualized treatment plan

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October 27, 2023

5.0

Melissa takes the time to expertly answer my questions and address my concerns. She is a fine therapist, supplying exercise and strategies that ensure a speedy recovery.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Melissa was very thorough and explained everything very well.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough, understanding and provided exercises with a detailed treatment plan.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Professional, kind, and most importantly, effective

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Very down to earth. She explained things well.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

She is always professional and always helpful.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Melissa is awesome

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September 18, 2023

5.0

Knowledge

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September 17, 2023

5.0

She listens, is caring, experienced and professional.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Melissa took a lot of time with me, figures out my problem and did everything she could to help me.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

She was very friendly and professional and helpful

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Melissa is able to make adjustments to the exercises as required.

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September 04, 2023

5.0

She is wonderful!

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