Stephen K. Roeske, DPM

Stephen K. Roeske, DPM

Podiatrist

4.9 
719 ratings  Read Reviews
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Podiatry

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Education

Medical Education:
DPM, Dr William M Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine - 2016
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2019

Certifications and Licensures

  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Foot Surgery (Certified)
  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery - Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern McHenry Huntley & Woodstock Hospitals

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4.9
4.9 

719 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

He kind and good listener to me

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Roeske took the time to explain my procedure so I can fully understand. He made me feel very comfortable.Answere any questions I had.

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Because I have been seen Dr Stephen Roeske for the last months. He's a very polite doctor. Explain everything very well and he seems to care for his patience and his group of Medical assistance that are with him are great.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Very kind, compassionate and patient

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Concerned and offered great care and advice. Highly recommend

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April 22, 2025

4.0

Friendly, knowledge, explained issues in terms I understood, and answered all my questions.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

He and his staff were kind and attentive.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent. Care

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April 18, 2025

5.0

I trusted his judgement. He is easy to talk to and he listens

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Nice guy

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Very friendly. Explains everything

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roeske, From my 1st visit almost 3 years ago,he was very confident and professional. He walked mw through the whole procedure and the surgery he was very on point.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He's easy to talk to and gives honest answers.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

very knowledgeable, makes you feel at ease.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Very personable and thorough in explaining the nuts and bolts of my injury and options. Very attentive and genuine in addressing my concerns and answering all my questions.

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roeske is an excellent podiatrist. Last two years ago he did extensive surgery on my husband's foot followed by four months of skin grafts which were totally successful. He's an amazing doctor.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Same as above! He is a very detail oriented Doctor and knew when it was time to send me to a wound care specialist where I'm currently going every week.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

I feel he did his job, hopefully to the best of his ability and at this time, I have no reason to find any problems with this doctor

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Roeske is very nice person He takes his time to listen to your concerns about what is hurting you and really thinks about the problem before giving his diagnosis I feel like he genuinely cares about you

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April 08, 2025

5.0

My concerns were heard, I feel the recommendation was appropriate, and my questions were answered.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Very personable and thorough.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

He helped me with my foot pain.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roeske is such a great doctor! Very knowledgeable with great communication skills. But his empathy always makes us feel good and care for.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Roeske is the best. I was pleased in my interactions with him from the first. Once the surgery was performed he did not fail me in that assessment. He is thorough, clear, empathetic and very good at what he does. I would recommend him without hesitation.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

He cares

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March 26, 2025

5.0

He is professional, friendly, and thorough

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March 25, 2025

5.0

He has excellent bedside manner and is able to communicate effectively and with kindness and patience

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Thorough and explained

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March 23, 2025

4.0

I would recommend him to others.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Doctor Roeske shows compassion for his patients and treats them with respect.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

He listened to my concerns about my feet and explained what he was going to do.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Kept me informed in the whole time

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Explained everything perfectly

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March 14, 2025

5.0

I like him. He's very attentive to my needs

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March 12, 2025

5.0

I am so impressed with Dr. Roeske and his surgical team- Dr. Gupta and Christie. They all had wonderful bedside manners and were top notch professionals. This was my first surgery and they went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. Much appreciated!

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Great guy

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March 06, 2025

5.0

He is professional, patient and knowledgeable.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

I am not only "likely" to recommend Dr. Roeske to anyone I encounter, I already DO actively recommend him.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

I had a very good impression of Dr Roeske and had gone to him for a second opinion of a long standing foot issue. He steered me to a new medication that seems to have helped.

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Wonderful Dr.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He asked questions About my condition, explained what was happening to my foot, and gave me several options from which to choose to remedy the issue.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Roeske is very professional, easy to talk to, involved me in my care and spent a good amount of time with me. His support staff was also very good.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Super nice doctor. Explained everything that I needed to know. Thanks

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Easy to work through problem I was having

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March 02, 2025

5.0

I like that he was concerned about my needs!

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March 02, 2025

5.0

Extremely professional

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roeske takes the time to answer any and all questions

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Professional, empathetic.....

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February 23, 2025

5.0

He is a knowledgeable doctor with a great disposition.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

Everyone is very professional

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable, kind and caring. He takes his time to listen and answer my questions. I highly recommend dr. Stephen Rieske for DPM care.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

He gave me reassurance and felt confident with his abilities to do the surgery.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roeske is very professional, empathetic, caring, and knowledgeable.....would definitely recommend Dr. Roeske.....

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February 17, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough in his assessments

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Very patient and explained and answered any questions asked.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roeske was was great! He listened to what was up and did a great job explaining options. He has great "Bedside Manor" and he listened to me.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

He is so gentle with my surgery and kind

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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February 02, 2025

5.0

Dr listened to my situation and provided medication to help improve the problem. Doctor was also comfortable to talk to and ask questions.

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February 01, 2025

5.0

He is one of the best

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Personable physician; highly qualified.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Explain everything very clearly. Patient and empathic. Great bedside manner.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roeske was very thorough. He listened to my concerns. He provided detailed information that was presented in an accessible and empathic manner.

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January 26, 2025

5.0

Very kind and informative.

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January 24, 2025

5.0

Knowledgable, easy to talk to professional and an excellent surgeon.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

He listens a tentatively to every question and answers them in a thorough manner. He is very knowledgeable. I feel very well taken care of in his hands.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roeske helped me and was very knowledgeable and kind.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

He was very nice and explained everything. I felt very comfortable with him

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Roeske listened to my concerns and took the time to address all my questions and concerns regarding treating my issues.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Roeske takes his time, is thoughtful, does not jump to surgery as the only solution and he uses good sterile technique.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He is very good at letting me explain myself, does not push back when I ask questions and is very thorough in explaining treatment and expected outcome.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Great care

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Really thorough Dr. Listened to me, offered me options.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Provided excellent explanation of condition and treatment and care for it.

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January 14, 2025

5.0

very good and thorough.

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January 11, 2025

5.0

He found the real issue & is able to treat it

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Doctor Roeske is friendly, caring and professional.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

This man knows his stuff. I have been impressed with his expertise and his ability to completely explain options and include me in my care. Also, the man must have mystical powers. After surgery, I fully expected to experience pain and discomfort. I have experienced NO PAIN from the surgery and even though I know it is not because of something magical, it is hard not to equate this experience to his abilities.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

He's a great communicator, patient, kind, informative, and NOT in a rush. I felt heard, respected, and taken care of!

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Always takes the time to explain what he is doing and what to expect. Very personable.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and explained everything in detail about the procedure that I'm going to be needing for surgery. He even told me other ways I can help with the pain. I am currently having I appreciate the fact that I did not feel rushed at all and he truly listened and was compassionate and understanding.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Hes very personal.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

They provide very good care, they are kind, they explain the procedure to you as best as possible, they attend to you and take care of your health after the procedure, they work very well

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December 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Roeske is awesome. Bedside manner, communication, professionalism, and high level of expertise.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Personable and knowledgeable plus makes podiatry available in NW suburbs. Only a year ago I had to go to Delnor for same surgery on my left foot.

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December 25, 2024

4.0

Liked him

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December 20, 2024

5.0

Always keeps me informed on what is going on

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December 17, 2024

5.0

He is professional, takes time to listen to patients & does not "rush" the office visit.

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December 14, 2024

5.0

Great doctor!

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December 11, 2024

5.0

He cares.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Roeske is very professional, answers all my questions and explains everything.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

He is very good at listening and understanding my needs. He then explains in very clear detail what we should do and the next steps. It was a very pleasant experience at all my visits.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Roeske is very thorough and explains everything clearly

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December 08, 2024

5.0

Well run practice. Dr Roeske and the team are on top of things!

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Explains everything that he is doing during the procedure

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Medical expertise, experience, and the ability to bring comfort to the patient that they are getting the best possible care.

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December 01, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner, high level of expertise, and great communicator.

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and helpful

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Stephen K. Roeske, DPM reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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