Dr. Erik S. Stark, Carlsbad CA

So far my best experience with a doctor. Very to the point and no wasting time, Dr. Stark unlike other doctors. Got an mri, scheduled for surgery within just a couple weeks! Definitely recommend!

Dr Stark and his team was just amazing. Thank you so much for providing such wonderful service! Dr Stark and staff were very friendly and provided me with an exceptional experience.

I was in a great deal of pain and he put me at ease. Great sense of humor and his team is AWESOME!
Best part.shoulder is back to 100%

Dr. Stark took time to explain every detail. He was very thorough and presented all of our options. Most importantly, he did not pressure us and respected our decision.

Great medical office, wonderful and warm experience from start to finish. Appreciate Dr. Stark taking time to go over the diagnosis clearly and treatment options.

Dr. Stark and his staff were very helpful, knowledgeable and professional. The process of evaluation to surgery through recovery went very well. Thank you.

No better orthopedic surgeon for me and my Family. Wonderful Doctor with great bedside manner who prioritizes what is best for the patient. I had a referral for my left shoulder, but injured my right shoulder just prior to the appt, not enough time to get a referral, but he treated both. Can't say enough good things about Dr. Stark and his great front office staff and scribe!

Outstanding surgeon, has repaired 2 knees and one shoulder, each experience mirrors the previous - caring, kind, thorough, supportive, and THANKFUL to be his patient. 100% highly recommend Dr. Stark to anyone requiring orthopedic healing.

Dr. Stark explained why needed to be done plainly and thoroughly. He spent an appropriate amount of time with me. He and his staff were friendly and helpful!

Knee surgery with Dr Stark was a great experience. The whole care team was thorough and personable and I felt like I was in excellent hands the whole time. Dr Stark is going to help me get back to the sport I love. Thank you!

I saw a couple orthopedic surgeons who recommended I do a full knee replacement. I was referred to Dr. Erik Stark by a friend, who after reviewing, said he could do a partial knee replacement as opposed to a full replacement. The surgery was extremely successful and I’m thrilled with the results. Dr. Stark and his assistant Chris Pollington are ahead of the game and I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a knee replacement.

DR Erik and the team were so wonderful. Gracie was so professional and kind. Thanks to Jen in Or. I was a little nervous and they really helped. Liked the warm gown and TLC. Thankyou to my postoperative nurse you guys are awesome

Dr. Stark is a great doctor. He is knowledgeable and personable. He totally resolved my injury. I strongly recommend him.

Dr Stark is Beyond Brilliant.

This sixth arthroscopy (4x shoulders; 2x knees) in 15 years, followed 25 yrs of getting banged around as a Marine Infantry and Special Operations Officer and thereafter as a contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan. I have always greatly appreciated being treated as an athlete by Dr Stark, who has transitioned from power lifting to martial arts. He's the real deal for any athlete,

Words can only fall short in expressing my great respect and appreciation for what Dr Stark has done for me. Without his focused attention and outstanding work, I would not be fearlessly (not recklessly) resuming challenging workouts

Importantly, in the months beforehand, I did my best to prepare by Not aggravating the condition at a complex intersection of bones, cartilage, tendons, muscles and ligaments.

Yet just one (1) week removed from a second subacromial decompression of my dominant left shoulder and I already had significantly less pain and a greater range of motion (ROM). Just Incredible.

And now six (5) weeks later, I have Full ROM without impingement and albeit with light resistance, I have again begun real strength training.

Dr Stark's outstanding acumen and no nonsense, results-oriented approach are amongst the very best I have witnessed in any profession.

To understand Just How Good he is, here's one for you.

Following a second scope to my right knee at the Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, the gifted surgeon approached me with the Imagery and said very directly of Dr Stark's Work, "Whoever was in here before me was Brilliant. " That was An incredibly rare peer review if I had Ever heard one before in the surgical arena!

How can anyone ever measure what it means to restore the health and hope of another, as Dr Erik Stark has again done for me. Thank you.

Patient Note here. Beyond having had 30 ortho surgeries/ procedures and beaten 6x cancer and TBI, I have found it to have been incumbent upon me, the Patient to "get smart" on any condition in order to have intelligent and even collegial relationships and discussions with my surgeons and providers.

Anyone that has not done the homework and whines about a well seasoned doctors demeanor, as an Un-informed patient will only get what's coming.

Doctors work for us. Yes, they do. And one can command respect and make intelligent choices and decisions by being well Informed from the injury and then throughout the process. We make our own luck. Best. Semper fi. GWM

His office workers are incompetent. Tovi did the disability part and messed up on the dates. Nobody in that office helped me. I couldn't get ahold of him for months then he called and said he would call me on a monday.he never called. My disability payments were 4 months late and I was back to work at this time. He still has not called to fix the problem. Stark's office needs to be managed better because these people are not helpful and are inconsiderate. What office calls at 7: 30 a.m. To schedule an operation for 2 weeks out? This office!

Dr. Stark and his Surgical Team were excellent. Had several administrative issues with the office prior to surgery which made me doubt the care I would receive from Dr. Stark. He was rock solid! I was a nervous wreck, but from the moment I walked into the surgery center the entire surgery team, anesthesiologist and Dr. Stark were top-notch. They made me feel very comfortable and were totally professional, organized and very kind. I am at day 5 after my surgery and doing very well. Thank you Dr. Stark and Team!

Dr. Stark has treated my knees twice, both with professionalism as well as a great chairside manner. Highly recommend!

Following this sixth arthroscopy in 15 years, words can only fall short in expressing my great respect and sincere appreciation for Dr Stark's truly brilliant work.

Just one (1) week removed from a second subacromial decompression of my dominant left shoulder and I already have less pain and a greater range of motion. Incredible.

Dr Stark's outstanding acumen and no nonsense, results-oriented approach are amongst the very best I have witnessed in any profession.

How can anyone ever measure what it means to restore the health and hope of another. Dr Erik Stark has again done this for me. Thank you.

I am so grateful to have such a proficient surgeon within minutes of my house! Thank you so much! The photos of surigal procedings were informative and interesting.

Dr Stark was friendly, knowledgeable and listened to my questions and concerns. He recommended a less invasive surgery that my other doctors had not.