Steven R. Stakenas, APRN

Steven R. Stakenas, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4.8 
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Brenda Sharp is examined by Steven R. Stakenas, APRN, at Northwestern Medicine Center for Pain and Spine Health Bloomingdale.

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

  • Nurse Practitioner

Education

Professional Education:
MS, Purdue University School of Nursing - 2005

Certifications and Licensures

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Family (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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4.8
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88 Reviews

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88 Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

Listens and explains

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April 27, 2025

5.0

Steven, nurses and staff are always awesome

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April 26, 2025

5.0

He is the best. I wish he could be my primary doctor. He takes the time to talk and listen to me and I truly appreciate it. He honestly cares about my health.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Steve always will listen and give the time for the appointment. Only the highest recommendation

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He was extremely concerned about the pain I was experiencing.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He gave me next steps to consider which have helped.

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April 19, 2025

5.0

The video appointments are convenient and he knows what he is doing.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Good follow up and on time for the next steps

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Steven R. Stakenas took the time with me to explain what was needed to prepare and set up my upcoming treatment.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Again. Very caring and listening to what I have to say. Answering questions l can understand.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

KNOWLEDGEABLE

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Liked his feedback & direction

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Went above and beyond to help me

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April 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful

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April 10, 2025

5.0

very competent, always interested in what I have to say

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April 10, 2025

5.0

He's a personable guy.

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Pleasant to deal with.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

He's very knowledgeable

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Very caring. Listens to what l have to say. After looking at my MRI ,he showed me what my problem for the pain is .Then he let me know what could be done, to help me get rid of my pain.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Always listens and discusses options for care--compassionate doctor

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Confident

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March 21, 2025

4.0

He is fine. I have no issues with him.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Like I said earlier he is the best and really cares about his patients. I wish he could be my primary doctor. I feel very comfortable talking with him and I know he wants to help me.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Professional attitude and very good questions and caring attitude.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Very caring and competent

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Just met him today,but am very impressed. He listens to you ,asks you questions,answers your questions and makes suggestions.

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March 16, 2025

5.0

Listens well and asks pertinent questions.

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March 16, 2025

5.0

very pleasant

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Staff very helpful. Explain everything the way it should be respond to every message.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

A true professional.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

High quality

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Paid attention to all of my cares and concerns

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Took the time to explain the past, current and future reasons for what brought me in and how we will work to correct the concern.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

He is a wonderful caring person

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Spoke clearly

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Seemed to care about my outcome

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Good Doctor

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March 07, 2025

5.0

He was very cordial and concerned about my problem. He was very helpful.

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March 03, 2025

5.0

He knew exactly what I needed at this stage of my back condition.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Steven took his time with me and explained everything

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February 28, 2025

5.0

He listens and easy to talk to.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Just what you need in a Doctor

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Courteous and professional service

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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February 24, 2025

5.0

High quality

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February 23, 2025

4.0

Good bedside manner and professional and explaining the procedures of what he is going to do.

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February 23, 2025

5.0

Extremely thoughtful and caring

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February 19, 2025

5.0

He is great....kind, knowledgeable, professional, great listener, etc.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

Steven has always been very helpful. Listens to me and my issues

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Steven is direct and intuitive responding to my health needs.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

talks things through with me in a caring responsive way.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

Listens to you and gives you all the time you need - very caring

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February 03, 2025

5.0

very thorough

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Friendly and professional.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

He listened very well. He also was very good at explaining the situation he saw and the first step to be taken to alive discomfort.

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January 21, 2025

5.0

I can't say enough great things about the whole experience.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

He was very caring.He explained everything so I could understand.He told me all my options and helped me everything.He was amazing and his nurse was also amazing.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and strong communication skills.

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January 10, 2025

5.0

He is great and very caring

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent medical skills and bedside manor

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Efficient, knowledgeable and friendly

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January 06, 2025

5.0

Steve was genuinely interested in my health issues. I felt like we had been friends for years

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and personable.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

He did a great job!

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December 26, 2024

4.0

Even though he couldn't help me with my issues, he was very transparent about what he could and could not help me with and I appreciated the honesty!

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December 20, 2024

5.0

I've only seen him once, but it looks promising.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

He asks relevant questions, good exam and helpful hints

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December 18, 2024

5.0

Explained things well.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Explained everything.

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December 09, 2024

5.0

He is helpful in getting you answers to your inquiries.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Outstanding individual. Compassionate, intelligent, professional, helpful.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Knows his business and is clear communicator.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to. Answered questions. Done. A very quick follow-up appointment.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Fantastic doctor. He is efficient, caring, takes time to talk with you and to find out how you are feeling.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

I could tell he really cared about what I was saying about my experience with the ablation, and he explained things really well.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

It was the first time I met him, and I found him very professional knowledgeable and helpful

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October 14, 2024

4.0

I don't talk to many people who need a pain specialist if I do, I would recommend him

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Very happy with my care

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Friendly and to the point.

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October 02, 2024

5.0

He is compassionate and professional!

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September 29, 2024

5.0

I found my visit to be a greatly appreciated experience.

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September 25, 2024

5.0

Easy to get an appointment quickly if you really need it. Have never had someone in any area in the hospital who isn't helpful and very pleasant. This is not always been so in other hospitals I was in

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September 23, 2024

5.0

He provides you with the information and recommendations. Very attentive and allows you to ask questions and listens to you.

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September 21, 2024

5.0

He explained my status very well and what I could to to improve

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September 20, 2024

5.0

He easy to talk to and listens to my problems and needs, then proposes a solution.

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September 13, 2024

5.0

Through exam

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September 06, 2024

5.0

Most all very professional!

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Steve is very caring and has a great sense of humor.

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Disclosures

Steven R. Stakenas, APRN 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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HealthBeat

Brenda Sharp is examined by Steven R. Stakenas, APRN, at Northwestern Medicine Center for Pain and Spine Health Bloomingdale.

Implanted Device Stimulates Nerves and Alleviates Pain

Programmed to address pain.

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