Melissa Burke, APRN

Melissa Burke, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4.9 
134 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Cardiology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

  • Nurse Practitioner

Education

Professional Education:
DNP, Loyola University Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing - 2023

Certifications and Licensures

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Adult Gerontology Primary Care (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

134 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

67 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

67 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

She has always made time for me and also confers with Dr. [last name] when in doubt.She's always in top of my medical issues... and I have many.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Ma Burke is outstanding. Incredibly thorough and checking related morphologies that impact my symptoms.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

She listens. Answers our questions and is a encourager

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Melissa is very knowledgeable on cardiology and genuinely nice and friendly. She listens to you without criticism and does not rush you. Her explanations and reasons for recommending medication and testing were clear and detailed.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot from her.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

She is very patient oriented, kind and knowledgeable.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She took the time to answer questions

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, timely, friendly.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Apologized for delay. Didn't rush.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Melissa is an expert I. Her Field. She Is fantastic and always answers all my questions. She's very Smart.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

She is simply a great asset for NM for all the aforementioned reasons!

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Very professional, caring and provided quality of care.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

I found Melissa prepared, professional and concerned. Listened well and provided a suitable next step plan.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

She explained everything to me so I understood what was happening .

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Good communication, willing to answer questions.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Answered everyone of my questions

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January 11, 2026

5.0

She really listened to me !

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January 09, 2026

5.0

She listened patiently and made recommendations on my issues.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

She answered all of our questions

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January 05, 2026

5.0

First time meeting and interaction was extremely comfortable and thorough. Melissa was excellent. Took the time to listen and explain.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Very professional and focused on the care of her patients.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Melissa has you feel as though you are talking & working with a family member. That is very comforting.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Thorough, clear quick

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Superb care and very brief wait times.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Melissa is very knowledgeable, personable and recalls all topics discussed in prior meetings. Utilizing past information and present test results she gave me a clear picture of my present health status.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

She is very encouraging and continues to stay aware of my difficulties and investigating different aspects of this.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Provided clear explanation of my current health status and clear recommendations

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, very good at explaining complex medical information.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Melissa is so thorough and really takes the time to listen to me and answers any questions and/or concerns I have.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

My appts with Melissa are always specific, 2 way discussion and she obviously cares about my health, she's a pleasure to work with

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Melissa not only looked for ways to ensure the best care is offered/provided, but she did so with a fun, lighthearted approach. She also took extra stress into account when making a care plan.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Willing to listen to me and explain things to me

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November 03, 2025

5.0

She is very genuine. She comes up with a plan with you and listens to what you have to say. She's very kind and caring.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent CNP.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

vary smart

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Melissa was very patient, knowledgeable, kind and took the time to understand my concerns. She explained everything well. She was very pleasant to dialogue with, and I appreciate her knowledge. She put me at ease, I trusted her. She ordered the tests we need to get a better understanding of my cardiac concerns and possible issues.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and professional

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October 09, 2025

5.0

I was very impressed with Melissa, knowledgeable and personable, look forward to working with her again.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Melissa is very smart, answers all my questions and always has time to go into detail

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Very detailed, caring and responsive to my medical needs.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Thorough and friendly

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Melissa is the greatest! She is kind, explains everything.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

This was my first visit with Melissa Burke and excellent confidence in her assessment of my current cardiovascular status.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Very knowlegeable and easy to talk with.

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Melissa really cares and is very willing to give you her time and knowledge

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Melissa was thorough and caring. She listened to my concerns.

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant manner. Easy to talk with and she explained everything to me and took her time doing so, so I wasn't feeling rushed.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

I'm alive and well at 91 thanks to CNP

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner's

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Very professional. Very engaging. Answered all the questions my wife and I have.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

She was very helpful and thorough and caring. Seem truly interested in what was best for me!

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Please see above comment. Additionally Melissa Burke asked lots of questions and listened to my answers. She offered a couple of suggestions for moving forward and asked me to contact her in 7 days with my status.

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August 17, 2025

5.0

Extremely caring and listening skills were EXCELLENT.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Explained everything to me and I was not rushed. Listen to my to me

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August 12, 2025

5.0

She really listens to you.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

She was Wonderful so very nice and a Big Help to me.

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Great person tells me what I want to know

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July 25, 2025

5.0

She was very patient and clear in going over my meds and test results .

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Goid review of my illness and explanation of changes with my meds.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Melissa connected to us very quickly and provided conversational insight into how our care plan was proceeding. She has a very comforting and supportive personality.

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Great communication skills and personality. She seems very knowledgeable of your condition and makes you feel secure and in excellent care.

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Melissa Burke, CNP provided an outstanding level of care management in my case which greatly eased my anxiety level while under care.

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, professional

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Melissa was professional, thorough, and listened concerns.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Melissa ask questions and listens to your answers.

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June 10, 2025

5.0

See above - well informed, good listener. Thoughtful about making recommendation for medication change.

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June 08, 2025

5.0

Melissa is Awesome. She takes her time and makes sure she has answered all my concerns.

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