Dr. Stephan Sweet is more than just a great doctor.... DR. SWEET IS A MIRACLE DOCTOR! For a small…read moreback 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!

Doctor Stephan Sweet's care is very Thorough and informative. I have had two surgeries performed by…read moreDr. 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.

They never answer their phones! Dont return phone calls. Love the doctots. I recommend the…read moredoctors but their front desk people need to answer phones.

I've suffered from back issues, limiting my mobility for 10 years. I had epidurals that would offer…read moretemporary relief. Dr. Jason Hartman suggested the M.I.L.D procedure and it has been a game changer for me. I had the procedure done in January 2024 and was only able to walk a half of a block prior. Now, I can hike 3 miles and my quality of life is so much better. No more walker or cane. So thankful for God putting Dr. Hartman in my path. I would highly recommend him. He is a skilled professional! Thank you Dr. Hartman!

I had an extremely disappointing experience with Dr. Deitel and would not recommend him based on…read moremy appointment. I waited over an hour and a half to see the doctor, and when I was finally seen, my appointment took place in a casting room rather than what I would consider a normal exam room. After waiting that long, I expected a thorough appointment and some meaningful direction regarding my ongoing workers' compensation injury. Instead, I felt completely dismissed. Dr. Deitel repeatedly asked me what I wanted to do, even after I explained that I am not the medical professional and that I was there because I wanted help getting better. I was looking to my physician to evaluate my condition, explain my options, and guide my treatment. I left feeling like there was very little interest in actually helping me or addressing my ongoing symptoms. The interaction felt unprofessional and dismissive, and I walked out without confidence that my injury was being appropriately managed. Dealing with an injury and the workers' compensation system is difficult enough. Waiting more than 90 minutes only to leave an appointment feeling like I was expected to figure out my own medical treatment was incredibly frustrating. After this experience, I have requested an immediate transfer of my care to another provider and will not be returning to Dr. Deitel.

Imagine injuring your knee to the point where you are going to have a FULL KNEE REPLACEMENT, and…read moreyou have to begin the process of seeing doctors! God forbid! But in this case, the "experts" are there for you to visit. Right? Wrong! This group (Ventura Orthopedics) of INCOMPETENT IMBECILES has got to be The Stupidest bunch of people out there, dealing w/ patients today! Unbelievable incompetence! After the agony of suffering tearing EVERYTIHNG POSSIBLE in my knee, I made the mistake of letting Community Memorial Healthcare (Ugh, the worst....) REFER me to a Dr. Mark Ghilarducci. (I lost count whatever JOKE this guy is in this story...), He comes in, does his perfunctory little routine, ending w/ "you're going to require a Full Reconstruction of the Right Knee....and we'll get you started on PT, and you'll f/u w/ me in a month or two!" My wife and I leave, thinking this guy's got it goin' on, and maybe we can stick w/ these guys? Nope. After scheduling two months worth of PT, the very next day one of their staff calls telling me that they no longer accept my insurance! Typical. America the "GRATE" sucks too. So I have to go back to my PCP. (A child that they gave a certificate to, but has to get an "okay" from anybody else before doing ANYTHING at all!). I have to wait for them to refer me to somebody else. It's all a waiting game. By the time I get another referral to another QUACK, and this idiot is worse than the first one... I could have driven to Tj and back and gotten healed already!!!!! Then V.O. Calls me back, telling me that the clinic doesn't accept my insurance, but Dr. G does, and he would like to continue w/ my treatment. Great. We make an appointment. We keep the appointment . Only to be told, by the Dr. himself, that they are no longer going to see/treat me, due to the insurance mess! Those of you who are dumb enough to even call this place, don't say you weren't warned. Ventura Orthopedics places PROFIT over people daily.

Took my husband to this Dr for a hip replacement. I wasn't certain but his write up did state hip…read morereplacements. So we went fwd with this Dr. After a few days home the leg popped out of hip socket, it repeated that 3 times. The excruciating pain was very hard to see. Ambulance was called all 3 times. They would pop back in at the ER and send home. So went to see Dr. Gregory H. Tchejeyan, MD, in thousand oaks, he put in a new hip and stated that they put notches on the hip parts so you know exactly how to put in these parts for the hip. But they were misaligned so that is why they kept popping out. He said no more problem; he got that leg and did a 360° turn around. Fast forward my cousin years later but current within 3 years had his hip replaced by Dr Jeffers. This time he broke the femur putting in the hip portion. In stead of getting to go home after this, he went to rehabilitation for a month or longer. I don't think Dr Jeffers is good to do hip replacement surgery.

I went to Dr. Andrew Jeffers and he was an excellent doctor. Dr. Jeffers asked me what was going on…read morewith my knee and I explained to him my understanding. Then he explained to me exactly what the problem was. I have a cracked bone because of a loose prosthesis. And it needed to be replaced. Because l have Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis he could not do the surgery but highly recommended me to where l could have it done. He was very up front with me and l understand EXACTLY what he meant. Dr. Jeffers even recommended me to get my xray on a disc to help the process of my surgery go swifter. He was very thorough in all that he did. I highly recommend him.​

I read most of the current reviews so I went into my first appointment very cautiously. I was seen…read morefor my back issues by Gregory Senning a PA. He was kind,compassionate, knowledgeable, and best of all thorough. He spent a lot of time with me and explained everything and answered all our questions. I'm very happy with Greg and Ventura Orthopedics.

I was a new patient at Ventura Ortho this morning. it was, without exception, the worst experience…read moreI've ever had. Dr. Dietel was dismissive and unhelpful. Absolutely appalling healthcare that didn't solve or explain anything.

My son injured his leg playing football. I was sent to Dr. Anderson by my pediatrician, when I…read morecalled I was amazed that I got an appointment the same day. My wait time was about 10 minutes. Dr. Anderson was great with me and my son. He answered all my questions. His staff is very very friendly and efficient.

From the owner: Bio - Todd Anderson, M.D…read more As the saying goes, time sure flies by. After doing the arithmetic, I realize it has been 2 decades since I finished my residency at USC and began my career in Orthopedic Surgery. Looking back over these years, I can say that the one thing that stands out is experience. In every situation, I have worked in a practice with a large patient volume and a busy surgical schedule. My training began with medical school and residency at USC. The main hospital we worked at was L.A. County/USC Medical Center. As you can imagine, that was a tremendous experience in surgical training. After completing the residency, I worked in Simi Valley in private practice. Our group was very active in the community by providing orthopedic medical care to the athletes of the local high schools and college sports programs. After five years in private practice, I left Simi Valley to work at Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC)...

Avoid at all cost . My doctor told me to go to him he saw me for less then five mins after waiting…read morea while for him. Was completely dismissed . Was told I can go back to work not by him or appointment no letter saying i am approved for work, but has his assistant tell me . Just to hurt my hand again . Now it's even worse . He is rude and wouldn't recommend anyone to go to him . Wish I read comment about him before going . Wish I could give no stars.

Addressed my concern with complete explanation of rationale for treatment plan. Patient and very…read moreunderstanding about my other disabilities

During my last follow up with Dr. Ghilarducci, he interrupted me 4 times, would not let me explain…read moreimportant things. He actually walked out as I was still taking. Said he only did surgery if it was necessary. Wanted me to take medicine that upset my stomach. Would not listen to me. When I went to the desk, the nurse said she can pull him right back into the room if I wanted. He didn't have any patients. I said no. I had enough. I'm done with him. No doctor has treated me like that before! I won't go back!

Now I'm one year post-op and playing twice a week. Last weekend played for two and a half hours and…read morewill be back to playing USTA 4.0 league next week. So glad to be back playing better than I've played in years thanks to Dr Guilarducci's skill. Great on-time and friendly check-up visits.

My family has been seeing Dr. Ballard for 8 yrs. And he is an amazing doctor. Great bedside manner,…read morelistens to what you're saying before doing his evaluation. He does not believe in doing anything that is not needed. While he is a surgeon it's what he would prefer to do first unless it's needed.

Very Caring, Compassionate doctor with Excellent Results. Dr. Ballard did arthroscopic surgery on…read moremy left knee last Friday, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I had my right knee done three years ago by Dr. Ballard, and the recovery was so easy and the results so impressive, that I was actually looking forward to this procedure. This surgery was the easiest I have ever had. Surgery was at 2:30 and at 4:30 I woke up, got dressed, and went home. The next two days I used crutches just to be sure, but my knee already felt better than it did before the surgery. Virtually no pain after the procedure. Now six days after, my knee feels like I am 20 years old again. Dr. Ballard checked in with me to make sure I am doing OK, which I really appreciated. This doctor is a master mechanic and a truly gifted surgeon. Now I can play volleyball with my daughters without loading up on Advil.

In 2019, I had my right hip replaced with Dr. Calderone. I am now more than one year past surgery…read moreand it is fantastic. No more constant pain. Dr Calderone in the entire staff have done an excellent job. In fact, he was so good that when I had to have my left hip replaced I went back to him. I am now two months post surgery on my left hip and, once again, the results are amazing. I highly recommend Dr Calderone as a surgeon.

We have had a very disappointing experience with Dr. Calderone's office in Camarillo…read more Dr. Calderone himself may be a perfectly capable orthopedic doctor, but unfortunately, the overall experience with his office has made us decide not to return. The biggest issue is the staff. Whenever we need paperwork, medical records, a referral, or really any type of request, we are made to feel as though we are bothering them. There seems to be very little urgency or concern, and it routinely takes days just to get a response. The office experience isn't much better. Every time we have had an appointment, we have waited at least an hour in a small, uncomfortable waiting room with the television blasting soap operas or other programming at a volume that makes an already unpleasant wait even worse. Even more surprising for an orthopedic practice, the restroom is not conveniently located inside the office. Patients have to go out the door and down an outdoor hallway to use it. Many of the people coming to an orthopedist are dealing with broken bones, serious injuries, pain, walkers, crutches, or limited mobility. You would expect an orthopedic office to be designed with those patients in mind. Our biggest concern, though, is simply the overall lack of care and compassion we have felt from the office staff. When people are dealing with injuries and pain, a little kindness, responsiveness, and understanding go a long way. Dr. Calderone may be a good doctor, but in our experience, he needs a more caring and responsive staff and an office environment that better accommodates orthopedic patients. Unfortunately, based on our experiences, we will not be returning and cannot recommend this office.