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.

I went in for a shoulder issue and was treated quickly and friendly by staff and Dr. Sharareh. He…read morewas warm and friendly. He explained everything to me and told me what my options were. Highly recommend

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!

The reviews that are negative about this group correct I have a platinum Blue Shield PPO. Yes it's…read morethrough the exchange. No one should be denying service with this plan. I can choose any doctor. There is definitely probably some sort of bias or prejudice towards the amount of money that the insurance companies will give out, even though I can get the best neurologist, Ventura county or Santa Barbara with my medical program I'm just looking for something closer to home

I've have tried different physical therapists for years but nothing really seemed to work but when…read morethe VA sent me to West Coast Physical therapy in Oxnard, David Dye, one of the therapists there, treated me differently than I had been treated before and it worked. Sense my problem was a war wound from the Vietnam era, the VA was in charge of my treatment and when they started outsourcing some of their care so we would not have to drive to the valley or Los Angeles for treatment, I was lucky enough to be sent to this facility. Thank you David for looking at my problem in a different way. I can't tell you how much you have helped me. Thank you.

Terrific physical therapy care from Trevor, Michael and the whole team. Good vibes and warm…read morefront-of-office. Everything working well!!

Physical Therapy for Rotator's Cuff (shoulders). I had some…read moreexcruciating pain in my shoulders and my Spine. Therapist BRIANA aligned my back. She is amazingly skilled and professional. I am doing better thanks to BRIANA and the technique she uses . Everyone is so caring!! Ms. Nair Orioli

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.

Would not recommend. After 6 weeks they didn't schedule me for continuing session??…read more when I tried to schedule another session they said they were all booked up Poor CS and a sassy from desk! bummer

Larry Brown and his special team are amazing at treating injuries…read more Their hands on therapy really enhances healing in many areas of the body. They are the best out there!!

For over a year I hadn't felt cared about by any type of doctor I've seen who accepts medi-cal in…read moreSoCal, from physical therapists to residential doctors, to dermatologists. I've been dealing with a lot of different pain and it's been a headache dealing with even the simplest of asks with the clinics. Even the hospital I usually attend didn't do my foot x-ray the proper way. I wanted them to try again and they sent me to Dr. Vines in another clinic. A proper scan was done. Initially, he referred me to the Hanger Clinic. That place should never make orthotics. A foam mold is not accurate, and I was given mixed messages. Get used to them over time? No thanks. It felt like walking on rocks. When I went back to Dr. Vines, he saw their mistakes right away. This is where I finally felt cared about by at least one doctor. He went out of his way to get me to his main office. He could have sent me back to have them remake their mistakes and call it a day. I'm finally getting the treatment I need and most importantly feel like I have a voice. At least with one health problem, I'm not just another number in the system to be waved off. He will probably never know just how much his kindness and words have meant to me in a really bad year. I am only knocking off a few stars for the odd cancellations during last winter from the front desk. I had to wait a month and repeatedly try to call without receiving a callback. I still have pain off and on in my heels and toe, but I have opted out of surgery for the time being since I want to focus on physical therapy as an alternative.

*Originally my appointment was cancelled 2x by this office and rescheduled. I came to my…read moreappointment 15 minutes early at the Ventura West medical Center site , signed in and was escorted to the exam room a few minutes later. They left me sitting in the exam room for 1 hour and 10 minutes. I finally got up and left. I would never go there again, I was treated poorly.

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.

Here's a polished, heartfelt review you can personalize:…read more I can't say enough great things about this physical therapy and sports rehab facility. From day one, the entire team has been knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely invested in my recovery. They took the time to understand my goals, created a personalized treatment plan, and encouraged me every step of the way. The therapists don't just treat the injury--they educate you, explain the "why" behind each exercise, and give you the confidence to get back to doing what you love. The facility is clean, well-equipped, and has a welcoming, positive atmosphere. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, I've made incredible progress and feel stronger than I have in a long time. If you're looking for a team that truly cares about helping you recover and perform at your best, I highly recommend this clinic. They have exceeded every expectation!

I am grateful for the team at Cal Rehab. I have gone to different clinic before seeing Bret and…read moreCorey and did not get the same care. I went in for a torn meniscus on my left knee. The care I had a Cal Rehab was focused on what would better my health and what would get me back to my every day self. I have highly recommended personally the staff at Cal Rehab to family, friends and coworkers. The techniques Bret and Corey used were complimentary and helpful. From the manual therapy which included joint mobilization, and cupping, has been making my journey to recovery easier. The team's goal is for me to go back to live a normal life and not be a perpetual client. Everyone who has asked what has helped me, I mention Cal Rehab.

If you go here be prepared to be scolded, shamed and feel like a bad parent. He is very…read morecondescending and cold. If your child doesn't like vegetables like one of mine he will ask you "dont they like French fries?" Sorry doc didn't know you meant a deep fried potato, salted and drenched in tomato/corn syrup I mean ketchup counted as a vegetable at that point I would think someone with such extensive education would use psychology or compassion to motivate/ reach children to eat better or inform about recipes or suggestions that some children would potentially like. His staff is amazing and god bless them for being around his energy all day because I could never.

Was able to get appointment same day , no insurance and only paid $55.00 for a medical consultation,read more