Dr. Sweet and the entire team at Ocean Ortho have been fantastic! After years of frustrating orthopedic care with my former healthcare provider (I won't name names, but the name rhymes with Miser, Liar, and Malpractiser), I turned 65, became eligible for Medicare, and finally found my way to Dr. Sweet and Ocean Ortho through a nurse who had worked with them. My shoulder had deteriorated to the point where a reverse total shoulder replacement was the only viable option. Needless to say, facing a major surgery like that was scary. But the results have been nothing short of amazing. I'm now pain-free and have regained strength I haven't had in 30 years! From start to finish, Dr. Sweet and his team explained every step of the process, answered my questions, and made sure I understood my options. I always felt informed and confident in the care I was receiving. A special thank-you to Dr. Sweet, his Nurse Practitioner Michelle, and Office Assistant Anita. Each of them played an important role in making this experience such a positive one. Their professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail made all the difference. The only Con; it's a very busy office, with appointments booked up quite a ways out. Small price to pay for excellence. I can't recommend Dr. Sweet and Ocean Ortho highly enough. If you're looking for an outstanding orthopedic surgeon backed by an exceptional team, look no further! read more

Doctor Stephan Sweet's care is very Thorough and informative. I have had two surgeries performed by Dr. Sweet and both were a success and I am very satisfied. My plan is to have another Knee replacement done by him. The nursing care is very helpful and supportive and I find the front office is very friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend Doctor Stephan Sweet. read more

Great surgeon and nice person that explained the procedure to my mom and I for her procedure and communicated to both of us well . Unfortunately I can't give five stars because his office dropped the ball with the prescription. read more

Dr. Sweet has been amazing! I lived with pain from a shoulder problem for years. It dramatically limited my ability to enjoy my favorite recreational activities. After moving to the Central Coast, I was unable to find a local orthopedist who could competently address the issue (including one who told me to just "treat it with drugs for the rest of my life"). I found Dr. Sweet through an internet search and was thoroughly impressed by his educational and work credentials. I got a prompt appointment and evaluation by his very capable Nurse Practitioner, Helena, and I received a call a few days later from his surgical staff to schedule my surgery. The arthroscopic procedure was a huge success and I am pain free and completely off pain medication. Dr. Sweet and his staff are very professional, and he has a good sense of humor. He was excellent at explaining the surgery to me, including the specific results. It was well worth the 2.5 hour drive to be treated by him, and I will recommend him wholeheartedly! Thank you Dr. Sweet! read more

Dr. Stephan Joseph Sweet is a great doctor. As a health practitioner myself, I must give him high accolades for his tremendous knowledge, skills, and bedside manner. Not only did he answer all my questions regarding my separated shoulder (mountain bike accident) but he went above and beyond in acquiring proper imaging so he could make a precise diagnosis. It is so nice to find a surgeon you can absolutely trust especially considering I've never even had surgery before! Orthopaedic Medicine is a difficult practice to make all your patients happy but Dr. Sweet pulls it off with ease. I especially appreciate his knowledge of cutting edge, regenerative therapies that support his stellar, surgical skills. Getting injured is a bummer but your best chance to get better is with Dr. Sweet. read more

Stephan Joseph Sweet, MD MPH - Ouch. - Sports Medicine Near Me - Ventura, California

Although my knee surgery was many years ago, I'm still very grateful for Dr. Sweet's honest and direct communications about what I would expect from my surgery. His advice to NOT run but to focus on biking, swimming, and/or walking/hiking have been followed with less danger for more surgeries in the future! My knee is doing great. I still have arthritis AND I'm still VERY active with my biking, walking/hiking, and, doing crossfit. Thank you Dr. Sweet for a long-term successful surgery! read more

Thank you to Dr. Sweet. He was concerned about me, explained the shoulder process and was positive to be with. i had a reversal shoulder replacement and I would recommend him to everyone with shoulder issues. read more

Dr. Sweet is awesome! He knew immediately what my issue was and did arthroscopic surgery on my shoulder to repair my torn labrum. He answered all questions with knowledge and fantastic bedside manner. I highly recommend him! read more

Dr. Sweet was knowledgeable about my shoulder condition. I knew what I needed and he provided me with pain relief cortisone injection. We discussed if and when to do MRI. He was very kind and attentive. Ordered a bit of Physical Therapy and I'm very satisfied with this doctor. His office staff are kind as well. read more

Doctor Sweet was as professional as they come! Not only did he provide excellent care, but he knew how to present information in an understandable way. He helped my six year old with a serious elbow break. He took the time to see my boy and talk to him (and me) every step of the way, pre surgery, post surgery, and then with all of his follow up examinations. My boy was never scared, and always knew that Doctor Sweet cared for him and was looking out for him. I cannot fully explain how this made me feel as a father. Thank you Doctor Sweet! read more

Dr. Sweet is the best. I'm so happy he's in town. I've had carpal tunnel release which (for some weird reason) I was very nervous. Dr. Sweet and the OR staff were wonderful and put me at ease. Great outcome! About six months later I had total reverse shoulder replacement. Rough rough procedure and recovery process but again Dr Sweet was great. Hospital staff was remarkable as well. I was pretty terrified about function after this surgery but now, 11 months post-surgery, I'm doing great! Pain free and pretty good range of motion. I'm eventually having my second shoulder done and wouldn't have anyone other than Dr. Sweet. I would refer him to anyone (and have) without reservation. Office can be a bit of a bear with wait times, but overall you just can't go wrong here. Such great expertise, great bedside manners, and talent. Happy camper over here! read more

I had excruciating pain in my left knee. Dr. Sweet went in with the scope and clean up my knee, I was walking the same day I had my surgery, I couldn't believe it, He did an excellent job, When I wake up in the morning no more pain. YEA!!!. His staff is very nice and professional read more

I highly recommend this surgeon for his compassion, treatment the time he takes to explain everything to his patients and what to expect. He is my miraculous angel that saved my shoulder !! Now I know I will be able to do the things I once loved thanks to him and his wonderful staff !! Had I not found him I would have never gained the ROM in my shoulder and most likely became disabled. I can't thank him and his staff enough !! And Gina his Nurse is also the best !!! read more

I saw Dr. Sweet for a 2nd opinion on a shoulder injury. Everyone had great things to say about him. He has worked with UCLA & USC football teams. He was great. I felt like he really cared. Took time to explain his diagnosis. He gave me a combo of treatment and PT I could do conveniently at home and at work. Bottom line I now have full mobility and the shoulder impingement is completely recovered. If you are seeking an orthopedic sports medicine doctor & surgeon, or if you want a 2nd opinion - do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment with Dr. Sweet. read more

I gave up trying. First called one number, some kind of a "screening" number and was on hold quite a while. She explained that they don't give out the REAL number and took some info and then transferred me. Another long wait. Finally got someone and asked question. She said "just a minute." After being on hold 5 minutes I gave up. read more

I am surprised at the negative reviews for the office staff. They were always accommodating and professional in my many dealings with them during my visits for rotator cuff surgery. I was very pleased with Dr. Sweet. He spent time explaining my injury, options, and expected recovery if I decided to have surgery, which I did. I had full confidence in him throughout the process and have fully recovered from my injury. When a family member inquired about an orthopedic doctor I highly recommended Dr. Sweet without hesitation. Having had several orthopedic surgeries by different doctors, I would say Dr. Sweet was the best of all. read more

Two weeks after arthroscopic surgery and I could not be happier. Dr Sweet is professional and knowledgable. Really listens and was awesome in surgery. Staff at Surgery Center, Gina and Dennis were amazing as well. Received thorough explanation of issues as well as pictures he diagramed for me at post op. read more

Dr. Sweet and his staff have provided me with outstanding service and care. Every appointment with Dr. sweet has been reassuring. He is personable and thorough in listening to me and in explaining my condition and procedures before and after surgery. I feel lucky to have found him. My shoulder surgery at the Solar Surgery Center was as pleasant as a surgery can be! I highly recommend Dr. Sweet! read more

Dr. Stephan Sweet is more than just a great doctor.... DR. SWEET IS A MIRACLE DOCTOR! For a small back story of myself, I am 26 years old, I don't play any sports, I work and I go to school. I have had floating knee caps for approximately 5 years. They would flair up and I would wear knee braces on both knees and after a few weeks they would calm down. I could play with my knees and pop them in and out. It was always very painful. Over the 5 years I had been to approximately 8 Orthopedic doctors. One doctor gave me a medication I was allergic to, then told me I was to complicated and that he could not deal with me and left. A few others could not get my name correct when they walked into the room and there after so lost my trust. Then there was the one in UCLA who wanted to "saw off" part of my knee bone and replace it with cartilage. Then two weeks later decided I just needed physical therapy and did not need me as a patient anymore. I never just needed physical therapy. So instead of going towards UCLA I went the other direction.... I found a doctor who was willing to a "Lateral Release." some injections into my knees for the pain. Plus he got my name right. I then had my knee fill up with fluid twice... This is where I thought I was not having the right communication with that doctor. I felt helpless again. FINALLY I FOUND DOCTOR STEPHEN SWEET!!!! I called and I believe I had an appointment for the next day! I brought any and all paperwork I had for him. I even brought some candy for him. (he liked that) Out of all the other doctors I had been through, Dr. Sweet listened to EVERY descriptive word I had to give. He truly listened to what I was saying. He wanted to take X-Rays of my hips incase something was missed (EXCELLENT IDEA) nothing showed but it was an attempt to solve my problem. Because I had surgery on one knee, he was willing to take me on as a patient and continue my care. I WAS SO HAPPY! Then a few weeks later I felt like I was regressing, and that my knee was filling up with fluid again. I got an appointment for that same day! The staff is so amazing and accommodating. He came right in and I showed him where I thought the fluid was. He agreed with me that there was some fluid but there was not enough to take out. After explaining why it made since. I did not feel dismissed or rejected at all by him. I actually felt validated for something that I was feeling. Dr. Sweet is truly an amazing doctor, he has a passion for caring about every patient that he sees because of how much time he spends with each and every one. He understands that you are in pain and wants to find the best course to fixing it. The staff bends over backwards into helping as well. Well a year later and I started having carpal tunnel in both my hands. I knew I was going to go straight to Dr. Sweet. Amazingly he remembered me. He came in with a smile on his face and eager to help me. When I went to see him I was on the breaking point of tears. But I knew if anyone could help me, it would be him. I needed something to happen or I truly thought I was going to lose my job. He lisened to everything I said about both my hands. He needed 1 test to confirm that it was carpal tunnel. After that, he said that he would perform surgery on my hands. He started with the left one... I am left handed so I was nervous starting off with my dominant hand. But I trusted Dr. Sweet. So the day of surgery he made me feel comfortable and answered questions and was very positive about it. About 2 days after surgery I could feel my fingers. (Could not feel them for 5 months.). I was so excited and happy that I could see a difference so quickly. The day my stitches were removed I could make a fist and I had feeling through my whole hand. I was so happy. Then about 2 weeks ago I had my right hand done. Literally the next day after surgery I could feel my fingers. I could kind of feel my hand but it was wrapped up. I just got my stitches out today and I feel all my fingers and my hand. I am so confident in what Dr. Sweet did. I know that when I go back to work in a few weeks I will be ready. I quickly could tell a difference by what he did. He is truly a very caring, kind, optimistic, extraordinary, inspiring, friendly, fabulous, positive, genuinely talented Doctor. I don't think that there is any doctor better than him. Thank you Dr. Sweet for changing my life in so many ways! read more

Dr Sweet saved my kneecap and kept me from having to have total knee replacement after I shattered it into eight pieces. He was always kind and informative and answered all of my questions in ways I could understand. I would recommend him to anybody I know. He is top notch. I am disappointed that there are other reviews giving him only one star for clerical or office administration issues when he is such a fabulous surgeon. Thanks doc!!!! read more

I went to Dr. Sweet for a brief follow-up visit after breaking my toe. I had already received medical attention, split, etc. at the Urgent Care two weeks prior and this was simply a follow-up visit to look at it. I was absolutely shocked when I subsequently received an invoice Dr. Sweet's office had charged by insurance company for over $600 for a 10 min. brief office visit. This invoice was even higher than the charges from Urgent Care who had taken x-rays, provided me with a special shoe, etc and which visit lasted about 2 hours! When I questioned Dr. Sweet (via formal letter) I received a response letter indicating how he attempted to justify his charge as a "package" which included evaluation of fracture, first cast or split application and 90 days of follow-up. He referenced some CPT code and codebook (which of course HE selected for charging the services). His code reference makes no sense for the actual services I received for for which I had made the appointment for. The appointment was NOT made for any type of package services and Dr. Sweet did absolutely nothing but briefly look at my toe (as a follow-up recommendation from the doctor who treated it originally). It was simply a brief 10 minute appointment for which I paid my co-pay. There should have been no additional charges. I am so disgusted with how some doctors attempt to abuse the insurance system and I will be filing a formal objection with my insurance company regarding this. Dr. Sweet should be absolutely ashamed of himself for trying to bill my insurance for service that not only he did not perform, but services that he was not requested to do and then trying to justify his actions rather than apologizing and correcting this matter. read more

I am so grateful having Dr Sweet take care of my knee surgery and recommending physical therapy soon after which I diligently continued for 2 months. I didn't think I would be a to continue working knowing how bad my knee was like a knee of a 80 yr old and I'm 55. Thank Doc! read more

Dr Sweet is an amazing surgeon who was highly recommended by my Primary Care Physician. I'm so fortunate to have my child receive wonderful care. Not only is he an amazing sports surgeon but thanks to Dr. Sweet care, my child was able to get back on the field feeling great after his ACL surgery! I couldn't be more happier on the wonderful care my child received. - Carol. W read more

I am an avid tennis player who recently had a knee arthroscopy with Dr Sweet. He was friendly and personable with a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend him to friends and family! read more