Brian D. Steinke, MD
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical GroupInsurance
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Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1994
- Internship:
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Loyola University Medical Center - 1995
- Residency:
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Loyola University Medical Center - 2004
- Fellowships:
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San Francisco Spine Institute - 2005
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
Practice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalDelnor HospitalNorthwestern Medicine Surgery Center
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
July 29, 2022
2.0 star star star_border star_border star_borderit was simply an average visit with one negative to it. Not really worth giving anyone the suggestion to go to them but also wouldn’t really say anything negative unless asked.
July 17, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Steinke and his nurse Sharon and the rest of the staff have been caring and very supportive throughout my surgery recovery. Dr. Steinke has kept in regular communication to make sure that we're both on the same page & most importantly, listened to me when I expressed my issues & concerns and addressed them with me. He's just the right amount of personable yet still professional while directing my treatment. He's a very skilled and knowledgeable surgeon and I will continue my treatment with him for any future needs as well as recommend him to family and friends.
July 15, 2022
5.0 star star star star starBefore my spinal fusion surgery I could barely walk. My condition deteriorated rapidly Dr Steinke developed a plan to fix, put together a great team, and did the surgery. Although still recovering I can now walk 1/2 mile and more daily without pain. Outlook excellent thank you Dr Steinke for the terrific work.
April 29, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHis bedside manner is very laid back yet I have the most confidence and respect for him as a surgeon. At 6 weeks post recovery my back pain is significantly reduced and I feel like he's given me my life back and I'm only halfway through my recovery. I'm hopeful for what the next 6 weeks brings.
March 30, 2022
2.0 star star star_border star_border star_borderAfter going home and reading the doctors notes from MyChart, they were very incorrect. He did not physically touch me or examine me at all. He did not test any reflexes, when he was told I was having hip pain there were assessments, he marked them no pain noted, and did not even assess. Extremely nice doctor with great bedside manner. I just felt he listened, but it went in one ear and out the other....
March 29, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe's just all around nice, caring and personable guy & then this amazing surgeon in addition. He possesses all of the qualities & characteristics that I expect in an exceptional physician and surgeon.
March 24, 2022
3.0 star star star star_border star_borderDr was professional and nice but I felt like He didn’t give me enough of a explanation of the problem, and when I looked at my chart there was even more on that that I knew was wrong!! Basically I feel confused after visit and that is only problem, everything else was good
March 06, 2022
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderThis doctor did not seem interested in my back pain or even stalling the problem. He even said “we never know the reason†in regards what’s causing the pain. The entire visit gave me the impression that I could try the same 4 treatment options that he offers all of his patients, but nothing will ever solve this back pain and he really couldn’t care much about it anyway.I am a new mother who can’t even pick up her own baby without severe pain who is desperate for help. I do not find the help I needed with Dr Steinke.
February 25, 2022
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderWill not. Surgery is the last step, but by the time you are 60-65 and cannot recover properly from surgery, then you can have surgery. “We see your issue, but insurance will not pay because it’s not bad enough.†THE PROCESS IS BROKEN!!
February 23, 2022
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderNice doctor as well as his nurse Sharon. However, very confused with how I’m instructed to treat my severe hip pain. PT prior to finding the root of the pain utilizing X-Rays is confusing. I fear prolonging the severe symptoms potentially making it worse.
February 19, 2022
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderThe doctor lied on the notes. It said he did test that he never did. He never looked at my back. He only took X-rays. He told me that my spinal fusion was a non fusion but put in the notes that it was satisfied fusion. He lied on all the notes from what he told me in the office.
February 04, 2022
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderI just feel like he was quick and dismissive, although “nice†I felt like he minimized my problem. He told me maybe I was “noticing my pain more†while I slept.
January 30, 2022
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderCompletely unprofessional, made joke references before even introducing himself to me. Laughed and made jokes about me and my concerns to his staff right on the other side of the patient room door. Did not take my concerns seriously, bad bedside manner, and couldn’t wait to move on to the next patient ($$$). After all he’s a back surgeon, and he doesn’t know why some people are recommended to him but he will see whoever they send to him, even if he can’t help, (his words). A formal complaint was already made with the practice manager. Several office staff are very aware of this incident because they were witnessing it.
January 16, 2022
4.0 star star star star star_borderI need to receive pain management relief, from the medical procedures, he recommended to me. I have lower back pain, and piriformis pain, in my r/h buttocks areas, going on 2 years now, with no relief.
December 03, 2021
1.0 star star_border star_border star_border star_borderBrian Steinke came across as unprofessional, arrogant, and condescending. He wouldn’t listen to our questions, kept cutting us off, acted like our questions were stupid, and even gave offensive answers. My husband was with me. He went to Harvard. I’m used to people underestimating my intelligence until they get to know me but the way he was responding to my husband was obnoxious. I would never return to him so I hope you have other options. I don’t think he enjoys his position at all, nor does he seem to enjoy interacting with people.
Disclosures
Brian D. Steinke, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.
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