Jacob Stephen, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Heart Disease and Gum Disease

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Acute Coronary Syndromes
Angioplasty and Stents
Atherectomy
Cardiac Catheterization
Coronary Artery Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO)
Coronary Artery Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Coimbatore Medical College - 1999
Residency:: Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine - 2003
Fellowships:: National Capital Consortium - 2009

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals - 2014

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology - Interventional Cardiology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Kishwaukee Hospital

Valley West Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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665 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

62 Reviews

February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. it's easy to talk with and understands my concerns.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Nice, straight forward, nice, young enough that I may not need to find another cardiologist

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February 02, 2026

5.0

He is very informative.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Some doctors seem to be thinking about getting to the next patient and I didn't get that feeling with Dr. Stephen.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

He saved my life

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Easy to talk to

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Answered my questions

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December 20, 2025

5.0

his actions knowledge and expertise says it all

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Very thorough! Dr. Stephen did excellent work with 2 coronary interventions. The entire surgical team made the experience comfortable.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

A good doctor

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stephen took his time explaining my condition and provided me detailed options and outcomes. Dr. Stephen also listened to all questions and did not make me feel rushed.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

He listens and is responsive.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent Doctor.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

He takes tome to listen. Answers questions thoroughly. Gives good advice.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Very personal and trustworthy

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November 22, 2025

5.0

He a likable easy to talk to dr who cares for me.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

He is very easy to talk to. Explaining everything in detail.

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner and he took the time to explain things thoroughly. He personally made sure I was seen earlier than originally scheduled.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

He answer all questions and has been very kind when your going thru things

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stephen is very professional, kind and listens to his patients.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

Very easy to talk to

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He listens to you and shows genuine concern of what you're going through as a patient

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Very thorough dr. Very friendly and nice

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October 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stephen is great

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Professional. Thorough. Knowledgeable. Answered all my questions. Positive. Friendly

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October 22, 2025

5.0

He is knowledgeable, compassionate and caring

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Explained what is going on

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Responsive to my concerns. Listens and advises with clarity.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Easy access clinic and knowledge able

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Very professional and he took the time to answer any questions I had.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Very good, he explained what I needed to know and was very attentive. Thank you very much.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

very knowledgeable, patient, answers questions

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Down the Earth talks to you like a human being like I'm very much

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August 11, 2025

5.0

DR STEPHEN IS A VERY GOOD DOCTOR. HAS HELPED ME OUT GREATLY WITH MY AFIB.

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Very professional.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

I feel comfortable that this Dr can take over my care as I need, only had one visit however, his knowledge and requested tests as l feel that he's going to keep up with my needs.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stephen has reviewed my heart date and made good recommendations. I appreciate his weighing all possibilities and not just using pills as an interventions.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Explained everything and was up front

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Listens well to his patient and answers all your questions. He is kind and knowledgeable.

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July 10, 2025

5.0

He listened to what I had to say about my health.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

He takes the time to know the patient and is thorough in exploring symptoms and potential issues.

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Stephen took the time to explain everything about my test results and answered all my questions. He's a wonderful doctor!

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Very polite, pleasant to talk with, very professional.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Never seems rushed, easy to talk to and supportive

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent care and follow up

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Professional, doesn't talk "down" to patients, very clear information

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Accessible, friendly, and knowable

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June 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Stephen explains things thoroughly; is holistic and tailors advice to my individual lifestyle; is low-key and supportive and reduces our stress about our situation. He has a good memory for unrelated details from past visits that make conversations more personal, which is an excellent way to calm us.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

He very thorough and respectful

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, personal care.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

He saved my life while I was in ICU for 9 days.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stephen did not rush my exam & is very kind and calm. He is a good listener & always asks if I have any questions.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Explained things clearly

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Very professional and caring

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June 04, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and was also courteous. He was able to give us a good plan of action, that may help me work through my issue. He also noticed something that I was not aware of, something that needs immediate attention. I'm thankful that he saw me.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Nice

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May 28, 2025

4.0

He listened to my concerns.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Caring and listens to your concerns .

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May 21, 2025

5.0

He listens, took my input, was friendly and down to earth. Explained things fully.

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May 18, 2025

5.0

Keeps me up-to-date on my health. Knowledgeable physician, he listens and is easy to talk to.

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Disclosures

Jacob Stephen, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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Heart Disease and Gum Disease

A cardiologist explains the correlation.

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