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Dr. Fred Sweet, MD

Dr. Fred Sweet, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Fred Sweet, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rockford, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush University in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 206 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (206 reviews)

Practice

2902 McFarland Rd Ste 300 Rockford, IL 61107

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Dr. Sweet's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sweet

4.8

206 ratings, 61 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ronald – Oct 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bad Experience – Mar 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Colette – Nov 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tom Setterstrom – Oct 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 12, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gene Smith – Nov 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Brad Swanson in Rockford, Il – May 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Tammi Haverly in Cherry Valley, IL – Apr 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Cynthia Fusco in Freeport Il – Mar 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mary Lorden in Peru, IL – Feb 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ronald W Morgan in Roscoe, IL – Dec 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bonnie Neace in South Beloit – Nov 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Chuck Dowd in Rockford, IL – Oct 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Gerald in Dixon, IL – Oct 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Rockford, IL – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kathie in Lena IL – Jul 23, 2017
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About Me

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Dr. Fred Sweet, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Rockford, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush University in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rush University

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office2902 McFarland Rd Ste 300 Rockford, IL 61107
1
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • OSF Holy Family Medical Center

    1000 W Harlem Ave
    Monmouth, IL 61462

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    84%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

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  • OSF Saint Paul Medical Center

    1401 E 12th St
    Mendota, IL 61342
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Rush Copley Medical Center

    2000 Ogden Ave
    Aurora, IL 60504
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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