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Dr. Robert Lark, MD

Dr. Robert Lark, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Lark, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Durham, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004. He is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

3000 Erwin Rd Durham, NC 27705

Make an Appointment

(919) 684-6669

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Lark is affiliated with Duke University Hospital Durham, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lark specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lark's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lark

3.9
16 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
69%
69%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
19%
19%

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Could not pass without leaving a review after reading the other reviews. Dr. Lark and his staff changed my sons life a few years ago. Was facing a knee replacement at a young age. After being treating by Dr Lark, my son avoided any surgery and put my son at ease. If you are considering seeing him, don’t hesitate. We still keep in contact and he has helped us multiple times. Can’t thank him or recommend him enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Carol Cassidy in Myrtle Beach, SC – Mar 02, 2019
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We saw Dr Lark at the Lenox Baker location. The appointment went fine, Dr Lark was friendly and explained everything clearly. I wanted to leave a review to warn other patients that we were hit with a $215 bill from Duke because the clinic is on hospital premises. If we were to see him at his other clinic location, we would not have received this bill. This was absolutely not made clear to us on making the appointment. VERY DISAPPOINTING and apparently we just have to wear it.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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clew in Raleigh – Aug 15, 2018
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Dr Lark is great we drive from Monroe NC just so my son can see him. He explains things and is great with my son thank you Dr Lark for taking good care of my baby
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Wendy Jones – Jul 11, 2018
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Awful experience. Would not even put a sling on my son who had a broken arm. The doctor literally threw it on the chair and walked out. He said we could “figure it out”. Sure, but putting a sling on someone in great pain is something a doctor should do. Sling wasn’t even close to the right size. Did not seem to care about my son at all. Went to another doctor who put my son in a properly fitted cast and sling. Horribly rude and incompetent doctor. Would never recommend
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 20, 2018
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I just had a spine fusion from T2 to L2 I was out in 4 days and now at home with barely any blood coming out from the opening, have only changed the cover 2 times and have been home for a week, the only pain I'm having at the time is my neck and shoulders and heat helps with it and I barely take any medicine for pain
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Kayla Graham in Ash, NC – Mar 28, 2017
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Dr. Lark is a very personable doctor but do not see this doctor for your child's Ponseti treatment. We now travel 5 hours to another doctor after multiple slipped casts and poor treatment. The final straw was a scheduling mishap that almost performed a procedure much too early in the process. Had I not done my research beforehand, my child would have dealt with serious consequences.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Knightdale, NC – Feb 05, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Lark, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Durham, NC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004. He is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Lenox Baker Childrens Hosp3000 Erwin Rd Durham, NC 27705
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Practice

Duke Orthopedics Arringdon5601 Arringdon Park Dr Ste 300 Morrisville, NC 27560
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Practice

Duke University Hospital2301 Erwin Rd Durham, NC 27705
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Duke University Hospital

    2100 Erwin Rd
    Durham, NC 27705
    Recipient of 12
    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

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

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