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

Orthopedics • Carlsbad, CA

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

Ratings by platform

  • US News & World Report: 5/5 (385 reviews)
  • Zocdoc: 4.77/5
  • Healthgrades: 4.53/5

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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