Erik S Stark, MD

Great doctor that put me back on the road to recovery. He prescribed physical therapy that fixed my knee problems without surgery.

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!

Dr. Stark is great. I trust his analysis and know he will take great care of my knee when I am ready to move forward after diagnosis and Therapy.

Dr. Stark is a great doctor. I saw him for muscle tear injury in my calf. He takes time to listen to my concerns and explain his treatment plan. He tries to utiliize patient’s own healing power to recover instead of selling unnecessary items and services.
Dr Stark is very efficient. The wait time is less than 5 min from appt time. It is much better than 30 min wait time with another doctor I saw in the same office. The face time with Dr. Stark is longer too.
I was told by a receptionist on the phone that Dr. Stark only sees knee patients. Actually he is a great sport medicine doctor.
The appointment is hard to make on the phone. I was on hold for 20 minutes.

I wish there were minus stars because it gets worse. After waiting 6 weeks for a follow up appointment to see if my knee had been damaged by not having the correct brace, my appointment was cancelled. Now I can only be seen 8 weeks after my appointment. This means I am even more behind schedule for receiving any kind of physical therapy. I have no idea how I am supposed to be recovering or what my limitations are. Unfortunately I have to wait to be discharged by him or else insurance can refuse to cover it. I just can’t wait to go see a real doctor who can take a look at my knee.

Dr. Stark performed 2 knee surgeries on me in the last 2 years, this last one was actually a reconstruct of an original ACL reconstruct 20 years ago. I appreciate Dr. Stark’s forthrightness in discussing my options including his opinion of what he would do if he were in my position. I also appreciate his quick response to my questions and needs and making sure his assistant (thanks to you too, Justin) also followed up quickly on my additional needs, like completing certifications for my work and state disability insurance. He’s personable and professional; I’ve already referred a co-​worker to him specifically.

I recently went to Dr. Stark for stubborn elbow pain and was provided the PrP (platelet rich plasma) injection that worked wonders. Within 10 days I was back to my sports activities and I am still getting progressively stronger. Unfortunately insurance does not pay for these injections but it was worth it. He is straight forward with answering my questions and giving me a reasonable perspective on the problem.

Brilliant Physician, Surgeon and Athlete. Having been a patient of Dr. Stark’s since December 2006, I have come to respect him with an unparalleled degree of trust and confidence in his ability to provide me with expert medical care, two excellent surgeries, and the soundest treatment-​related advice.
As one of the truly exceptional physicians with Dr. Alleyne Neville’s outstanding group at Orthopedic Specialists of North County (OSNC), Dr. Stark provides each patient his focused attention and allots as much time as the patient needs to understand his assessments and treatment recommendations. I have routinely observed fellow patients, particularly parents of young student-​athletes, leaving Dr. Stark’s office completely satisfactied.
Another great thing about OSNC is their deliberate emphasis upon a hollistic apporach to medicine. Doctors are physically-​fit and exceptionally well-​qualified in their respective fields. They work very closely with each other and make timely and appropriate referrals to consistently produce Outstanding results. I have had the privilege and benefit of being treated by Dr. Alleyne Neville for my shoulder; Dr. Stark for my knee and shoulder; and Dr. Chris Rogers for Platelet-​Rich Plasma (PRP) for my ankle. I could not be happier with their relentless pursuit of excellence and dedication to my recovery as an athlete.

(This review applies JUST for Dr Stark, not any of the other in the practice here at Tri City — with whom I’m not familiar).
Miracle of miracles a NICE orthopedic physician who is on his game, listens, and responds. He is younger, and gives off a lot of energy and interest in his interaction. I can’t tell you how rare this is in the orthopedic specialty. I’ve had a longstanding issue with a joint and got dismissive treatment elsewhere but he was quick to order the right kind of tests and responsive to requests I’d made, based on my own research.
I feel hopeful about getting help for a problem that is beginning to impair my mobility. I am way too active and youthful to be sidelined, and I’m so glad I found him (thank you to the anonymous woman in another medical office that recommended him).