Dr. Fred A. Sweet born in Sacramento, California, attended the University of California where he received his B.A. degree in biology in 1984.

He continued his studies at Rush Medical College, obtaining his Medical Degree (M.D.) in 1991 and graduated as class valedictorian.

Dr. Sweet completed a general surgery residency at the Naval Hospital in San Diego in 1992.  He subsequently served on the USS Coronado Flagship as the Medical Director from 1992-1994.  He continued as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve Medical Corps until 1999.

He went on to complete his orthopedic surgical residency at Washington University in 1999.  He then finished a fellowship in spinal surgery at Washington University in St. Louis in July 2000.

Dr. Sweet is active in continuing medical education.  He has received several awards,  given numerous lectures and written several published orthopedic articles.  He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.  He also donates his time to the Easter Seals Children's Development Center.

Dr Sweet received his Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery in 2001.

Dr. Fred Sweet specializes in complex spinal surgery with expertise in  spinal reconstructions, scoliosis, flat back deformity, and revision  of previous spine surgery.

When he is not practicing orthopedics, Dr. Sweet enjoys weight training, fishing, computers, home restoration, landscaping, and spending time with his family.