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Dr Erik Stark | Orthopaedic Surgeon Carlsbad, CA | Sports Medicine ...

OrthopedicsCarlsbad, CA

★★★★★5.0/5385 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • US News & World Report: 5/5 overall (based on 385 reviews) (385 reviews (US News))
  • Zocdoc: 4.77/5 overall (Not explicitly stated (Zocdoc))
  • Healthgrades: 4.53/5 likelihood to recommend (Not explicitly stated (Healthgrades))

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Highly regarded for surgical expertise and skill in sports medicine, knee, and shoulder procedures
  • Many patients report successful outcomes, effective treatments, and restoration of activity levels
  • Commendations for efficiency, professionalism, and thoroughness in explaining options
  • Appreciative feedback regarding his ability to quickly diagnose and address conditions

Common complaints

  • Some patients have reported feeling rushed during appointments
  • Concerns expressed by some regarding bedside manner or personality
  • Reports of difficulty scheduling appointments and issues with office efficiency
  • Rare reports of dissatisfaction with surgical outcomes or perceived lack of follow-up on complications

In patients' words

"Great doctor who is in practice with an amazing team physicians! I am an athlete and he put me back in the game! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"

Yelp

"Very busy office and felt rushed but am glad I had Dr Stark perform my surgery. He is excellent and I am pleased with my results."

Healthgrades

"Great at what you're there to see him for. I see other posts about his personality that are not too favorable.. Does it really matter? he's an excellent surgeon and very confident."

BusinessYab

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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