Cynthia L. DeStefano, OT

Cynthia L. DeStefano, OT

Occupational Therapist

4.9 
228 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Education

Professional Education:
BS, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences - 1987

Certifications and Licensures

  • Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (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 

228 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

16 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

16 Reviews

April 22, 2025

5.0

She's the best

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April 12, 2025

5.0

She knows what she's doing

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March 23, 2025

5.0

kind, professional and explained 'things' well

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Effective, compassionate care

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March 17, 2025

5.0

She's nice and attentive

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Competent and compassionate care.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Competent and compassionate care

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December 18, 2024

5.0

very professional

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December 12, 2024

5.0

sincere interest and introduction of more finger exercises

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December 05, 2024

5.0

Competent, compassionate care

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is a pro

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November 06, 2024

5.0

She is professional - excellent at her job- GREAT ATTITUDE and FUN

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October 14, 2024

5.0

Cynthia is an excellent occupational therapist. She has helped me with therapy at home by giving me printouts and videos of exercises. When we work at the office, she alway gives me info on what she is doing and why, as when she is measuring my progress or showing me new exercises. She is always encouraging and motivating me to work harder and get farther along. She is exactly the OT I need!!

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October 11, 2024

5.0

answers all my questions

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September 15, 2024

5.0

So knowledgeable & caring

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September 14, 2024

5.0

She's very caring, supportive, devoted to her patients and extremely helpful with aftercare instruction. She's warm and funny and very kind.

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Disclosures

Cynthia L. DeStefano, OT reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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