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Heart Disease and Gum Disease

A cardiologist explains the correlation.

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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 (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - 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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607 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

40 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

40 Reviews

April 27, 2025

5.0

I felt that I was in good and experienced hands.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

He is caring and asks questions-he takes time

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He's good

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April 19, 2025

5.0

Same as above. Man is great. I don't have the words.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stephen is direct and understands my health.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Personable and caring

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He knows what to do. Simple

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April 14, 2025

5.0

He is thorough and explains things in a way that i can understand. I think he also has a great bedside manner! He did a procedure on me last year and everything went well. He is professional and caring.

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April 09, 2025

3.0

He was pleasant and we spoke about my concerns.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Very through

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor that listened to my needs and concerns

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Answers all your questions

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February 19, 2025

5.0

I did as well as I did because of the staff.

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Stephen has a calming nature in his personality and a sincere desire to make people feel better! He was very reassuring and took the stress away from my visit.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

His attitude, courtesy, compassion and knowledge was exceptional.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

answered my questions, advises me on life style changes, listens.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Professional Pleasant

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January 14, 2025

5.0

He was forthcoming, and he took time to answer our questions and to listen to us.

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January 08, 2025

5.0

I believe everyone expects the same attention during an appointment with a medical professional as I received.

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December 23, 2024

5.0

Genuinely took the time and effort to speak with me and help me understand the issues.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Stephen was caring and friendly and help answer questions that I had and explaining what was going on.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Went over everything with me answered my questions. Friendly, respectful shows he cares.

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November 24, 2024

5.0

Staff are good listeners.

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November 20, 2024

5.0

He is understanding of the concerns of others involved in the care of the patient

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November 13, 2024

5.0

He was answered all my questions and seemed like he cared.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Very receptive to my heart questions and concerns

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Stephen is very polite, patient and listens to the patients concerns. He is very passionate and explains everything in a positive was to keep his patients on a path to improve...

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October 16, 2024

5.0

He was thorough, pleasant and knows his subject. He also gave me a chance to ask questions.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

GREAT bedside manner

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September 26, 2024

5.0

His knowledge.

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September 25, 2024

5.0

He's very concerned about your health and especially the heart.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

I feel very comfortable with him and the degree of professionalism he presents.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

very knowledgeable seems concerned about patient

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September 16, 2024

5.0

He explained my heart situation as it is being driven by my Parkinson's Disease.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

He is very professional and kind.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

He was very attentive and good at explaining things

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Took the time to listen and explain his findings to a lay person.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

especially the time to answer questions -- relaxed visit

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Professional and good listener

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Disclosures

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

External Professional Relationships

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Heart Disease and Gum Disease

A cardiologist explains the correlation.

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