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

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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4.8

1502 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is a caring and professional Dr. Explains everything clearly and takes the time to answer all my questions

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April 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer was very nice and informative. He listens to his patients and gives options on several regimes that could benefit in my healing.

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April 27, 2024

4.0

Everyone is good

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is extremely knowledgeable and also listens to his patients.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He truly listens to his patients and cares for their well being. My mom is 80 years old and he always listens to any of her concerns. Truly a gem of a Doctor.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Took his time, felt like I was included in the treatment plan.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor who listens to the patient and works out a care plan customized to individual. Dr. Mayer is very friendly and personable.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

His mannerism with people. He understands and listens to your concerns. He wants to help people.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

I always feel listened to and he is very thorough on each visit. Never in a hurry and gives multiple options for next steps.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer was professional and courteous and made me feel at ease for my first visit. His care staff, including Carol(?) I believe was her name was incredible as well!

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer explained my issues well and respected my decision regarding my care.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Listened. Answered every question. Very courteous.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer has been very supportive with my problems and has helped .e manage my pain.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

He has been really helpful in helping me decide what to do about my crummy knees. He listens and explains things well.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

I've seen Dr. Mayer for several years for different issues and am always pleased with the care that he and his team provide. Talk about the issue and he presents several options for treatment and he helps me decide with course of action I want to do.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He showed compassion and concern, and answer all my questions.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

he is nice and willing to work with me

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Very kind and direct

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and knowledgeable.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Very clear in describing options

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March 15, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and knowledgeable and make me feel comfortable.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Experienced, professional, efficient, explains everything in plain English.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Takes the time with you . Answers all your questions and explains your options.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He's kind, knowledgeable, friendly and informative.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He listens my case and concerns carefully and gives me plenty of options for my treatment and he addressed all my problems and I'm happy with my experience.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

He was thorough, caring, and very professional, more than my previous orthopedic doctor, and PA that I've used for years. So glad I got a second opinion, and now a new doctor.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

I like him

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He listens, looks, and treats you with care and professionalism

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Clearly very knowledgeable and was an advocate for my daughter to get the proper PT for a sports injury

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He was friendly, explained things well and was patient in answering my questions.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

He listens to me. Does not push surgery which I do not want yet. Very personable.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Very professional and friendly.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Very attentive and thorough.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Great guy, make you feel very comfortable and really knows his stuff.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He was very personable and relatable and showed genuine concern for my issues. Very easy to talk to. Not feel rushed

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He is very kind and he knows what he's doing ! Great Doctor

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February 07, 2024

5.0

My doctor is awesome

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February 06, 2024

5.0

He was able to relate to my daughter's condition and was generally concerned with her care.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Very nic3

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February 03, 2024

5.0

He takes the extra step to make sure you are getting better and if something ain't working he want go and find out what it is beside saying you be fine or it's nothing like some the orthodpic I have seen before.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

again....putting the pt needs first

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer has helped me in so many way. When I leave after a visit my confidence level is high. Can't say enough good things about him.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Concerned care for my issue, always helps me

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Very caring

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January 31, 2024

5.0

He paid attention to my son and answered all our questions.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

We had a very explainable conversation and I was very convinced of what the way he explained to me

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January 25, 2024

5.0

He cares about his patients

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January 25, 2024

5.0

just a good doctor. he and i know what are the next steps for me. good or bad we are on the same page going forward with my health issues.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, Respectful listener, Practical diagnoses.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Great care.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Very kind. Trust his confidence in my care.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

satisfaction

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mayer is very supportive and kind.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Very personable and knowledgeable.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Competent, easy going, knows his stuff.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Understanding of my needs

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January 17, 2024

5.0

He takes his time and answers all questions. He takes his time and answers all questions, thoroughly and patiently.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Easy to understand, and went through all my options

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Very personable and easy to talk with

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January 16, 2024

5.0

very professional and he made me feel very comfortable with the anxiety I had getting the EMG... very easy to have a communication with which made it easier for me to take my mind off of getting shocked... So glad he did my EMG

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Good guy!

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Same as above. He is especially kind to me.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Great care

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January 03, 2024

5.0

He was on time. His service was quick, but thorough. Felt like I received the answers that I needed to receive without prompting.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Mayer is empathetic and attentive . Always respects the patient's time.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Highly capable MD

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December 20, 2023

5.0

His attention to detail with patients.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Very concerned listens to the patient explains procedures very well before they're done very care oriented

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December 19, 2023

5.0

He is very thorough.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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December 17, 2023

5.0

He is very good at diagnosing and explaining.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Mayer listens, evaluates and gives options.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

He listens. Takes into consideration many factors before choosing options for courses of treatment and didn't push anything. Very patient practitioner

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December 09, 2023

5.0

Overall excellent experience.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Straightforward and flexible.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

He was efficient and explained things.

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Same as above - very open to discussions and treated us with the utmost respect and care

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Very good at explaining the procedure and very thoughtful,

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December 01, 2023

5.0

Willing to work with you for the best outcome and help however he can.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mayer explains everything

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November 27, 2023

5.0

My wife and I have known him for many years.

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November 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mayer's examination revealed that I had a knot in the muscle of my lower back.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mayer exceeds expectations at every visit! Listens attentively to patient needs.

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November 22, 2023

5.0

He was very pleasant and personable

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November 19, 2023

5.0

Listens to my input, genuinely cares about helping me, makes adjustments in my care and his extensive experience

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November 16, 2023

5.0

I'm happy with the care I receive.

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Works with me to address my issues

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November 15, 2023

5.0

Very good recommendations for pain management

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November 14, 2023

5.0

He evaluates the overall health and proceeds with a conservative method.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mayer is the best !

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November 09, 2023

5.0

He is great also

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November 09, 2023

5.0

He takes time to listen and is thorough

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Mayer is very competent and very approachable. He asks questions and listened to my input. Very comfortable with him.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

He's very good at talking me through the whole procedure, I appreciate that

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November 04, 2023

5.0

He is patient a good listener and has the patients best interest in mind

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November 03, 2023

5.0

He's the best. Knows his stuff. Diagnosed me straight away and fixed me straight away

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November 03, 2023

5.0

He knows me and works with me on our plan of treatment

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November 02, 2023

5.0

He is the most outstanding Dr. Who show he cares and looks into everything, explains everything so you understand. I would highly recommend Dr Steven Mayer to relatives, friends or anyone needing orthopedic care.

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

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Ratings and Reviews

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Disclosures

External Professional Relationships

HealthBeat

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