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Steven E. Mayer, MD

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Secondary Specialty

Sports Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Athlete - Older Adult
Foot/Ankle
Hip Disorders
Joint Injections
Knee Disorders
Musculoskeletal Medicine
Running Injuries
Sports Medicine

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Indiana University School of Medicine - 2002
Internship:: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine - 2003
Residency:: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 2006

Board Certifications

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Certified)
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Central DuPage Hospital

Delnor Hospital

Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

4.9

1664 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

99 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

99 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

He listens and tailors treatment to my needs

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April 29, 2025

5.0

He's informative, knowledgeable, and unbiased. Great as his profession and bedside manner

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Successful, good patient manner, thoughtful

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Active listener, makes referrals as needed.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable and communicative

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Mayer is terrific. Listens, does not rush, very thorough and very personable.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Spoke clearly with us, took his time, laid out a plan for treatment.

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April 12, 2025

5.0

informative and direct

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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April 08, 2025

5.0

They are nice

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March 29, 2025

5.0

I liked that he provided different options for treatment and let me be part of the decision of how to go forward.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

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March 26, 2025

5.0

High level professional, asking all correct questions (was surprised for couple questions how it could be correlated, but after thorough research I was clear to me); took all the notes, explained all opinions and outcomes. Doctor gave statistics based risks and explained how could it be fixed.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

As above and excellent rapport.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

He is kind, listens to patient, uses clear speech, makes the options for the diagnosis and the reasons why to patient clearly. We have found this doctor to be most knowledgable.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He is very caring!

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Same as above, along with sharing his knowledge about the the process of possible knee replacement.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

I would score him 100 he that good

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March 16, 2025

4.0

Clean, competent, responsive.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mayer and his team are wonderful. They work well together to ensure the patients are cared for in their own way. Dr. Mayer has a wonderful bedside manner.

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Northwestern provides the best network of doctors and services.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Personable, patient, skilled

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March 03, 2025

5.0

He listens and recommends different ways of easing my pain.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Again, took his time in diagnosing next steps, asked for my input and together we set next steps.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Knows what he is doing and great at explaining things at the patient level.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Mayer listens and is very knowledgeable. Very much appreciated his thoughts, diagnosis, next steps, and possible options. Highly recommend him and his office team members.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Took a lot of time with us. Listened intently and was very kind

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February 12, 2025

5.0

He is committed to his work and is interested in the health of his patients.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

I like Dr Mayer listen to my problem with my knee and telling me about my options.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Good to work with.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Answers all questions, very thorough, pleasant, does a great job for me

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January 30, 2025

5.0

GREAT Doctor !!!

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mayer is wonderful. He listens and takes his time explaining everything.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mayer is very knowledgeable. He listen and made me feel like I was apart of the treatment plan.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Really takes his time and is helpful in all aspects of my care.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. was knowledgeable friendly And helpful in explaining the process I would be going through.

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January 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Mayer helped me get results with my hip pain last July. When I saw him I went to get a cortisone shot but he explained I needed physical therapy. I made a full recovery. This last visit was for my knees. Dr Mayer gave me the cortisone with instructions. So far so good.

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January 17, 2025

5.0

Caring. Concerned. Clinically thorough.

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January 13, 2025

5.0

Dr Mayer gave me my life back in 2010 and I am hoping for a repeat

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Great Docyor explains well.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

He always does a great job with the shots!

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer is very kind, attentive, and concerned with patient comfort.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

Provides viable options and willing to work with his patients

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December 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer has a very calm, pleasant manner, and shows concern for the comfort of the patient during the procedure.

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December 07, 2024

5.0

He was extremely helpful and willing to get it done

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December 07, 2024

5.0

Very patient and understanding explaining everything and was very encouraging in helping me with my needle anxiety giving me a gel injection for my knee. He made it very easy and as painless and low stress as possible,

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December 05, 2024

5.0

I was very nervous and he was kind and compassionate and understood.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, gave option for care, knowledgeable and caring

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is excellent. Very thorough and compassionate. He listened to my concerns and explained everything. I've seen him over the years for different issues and he is always great. TY!

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer listens and answers all questions He is thorough and cares about his patients

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is wonderful. He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions concerning the gel injection for my knee. I liked him so much I made another appointment to see him for another issue I have concerning my lower back.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

kept pt informed and understanding the path we're taking

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November 25, 2024

5.0

The physician listened and seems to have identified underlying issues to my condition.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

He was informative, professor and was very transparent

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November 22, 2024

5.0

He was nice

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November 17, 2024

5.0

All around excellent care, knowledgeable, answers questions and treats you with care.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Very professional, and informative all in all great doctor.

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November 11, 2024

5.0

very responsive and helpful. Office was great moving me thru entire process. Only issue though a little conservative with pain mgmt.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer listens to my concern and advises treatment option. Very professional and caring.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Doctor Mayer was receptive, compassionate and included me in the plan of care.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer if friendly and very knowledgable

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is very engaging and personable with his paitence.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Very thorough, attentive, good plan for treatment and willing to work with ortho Dr at my college since I'm not local

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Very competent and professional.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Timely and profesional

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October 17, 2024

5.0

He great,first time and I found myself not stressed

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October 16, 2024

5.0

He talked to the patient which relaxed me at least. So the procedure wasn't painful.

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Everything was explained, done quickly with a minimum of discomfort

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Good listener. Efficient does everything in a timely manner. Last and most important for me is he can get into my spinal column with out difficulty. I have a lot of arthritis and several doctors were unable to do the procedure.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Friendly, took the time to listen to my issues and answer my questions

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October 09, 2024

5.0

I am in pain and medication is not helping at all. I need MRI but to have a definite diagnosis and treatment. But due to insurance protocol , he made an effort to get authorization from my insurance.

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Very informative

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October 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer was a great communicator and explained options very well.

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September 29, 2024

5.0

very caring

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Friendly, welcoming, bedside manner, thorough in explanations.

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September 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is a fantastic physician.

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September 24, 2024

5.0

He understands your pain and listens to all you tell him. He puts the best care plan for you

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September 21, 2024

5.0

Great friendly professional care clear explanations of everything

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is friendly and thorough.

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September 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is the best. He took the time to explain things to my daughter. He spoke to her in a kind and caring manner.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

I've been a patient of Dr. Mayer for years. I recommend him and his staff for your care. He's a very sincere doctor.

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September 19, 2024

5.0

Competent care always Very satisfied

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September 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer is a pleasure to work with. He is cheerful, friendly, and makes me feel comfortable. He listens to my concerns and responds with options of care for me to consider.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

Talks in terms you understand

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September 15, 2024

5.0

He gave me all the time I needed to explain my history and current concerns. Dr. Mayer gave very good diagnosis and recommendations for my care.

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September 13, 2024

5.0

He cares and takes his time.

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September 12, 2024

5.0

Very good communicator.

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September 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer is fantastic!

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September 10, 2024

5.0

He is very attentive and takes excellent care if me!

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September 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is the best! Listens to your symptoms and offers solutions.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

He takes time to listen and to explain

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September 09, 2024

5.0

He was friendly, knowledgeable and he LISTENED!

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September 06, 2024

5.0

I believe Dr. Mayer takes great care of his patients, and I would recommend him.

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Explains conditions and treatment alternatives.

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September 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer is an excellent physician.

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September 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer has taken care of me for years. He is thoughtful, very expert, and encouraging. I have recommended him to frruends who have musculoskeletal challenges.

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September 02, 2024

5.0

I cannot imagine a better experience. He is very professional and thorough. I was very fortunate to be able to see him and he will be my first point of contact for orthopedic care.

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September 01, 2024

5.0

They care about the paciente

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