Testimonials & Reviews
Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine located in Santa Barbara, CA & Solvang, CA
Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara always appreciates feedback from our valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 226 reviews with an average rating of 4.95 out of 5 stars. Please read what others are saying about Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara below, and as always, we would love to collect your feedback.
GERALD P.
Submitted 01/17/24
Great support staff and Dr. Gallivan and Adam are considerate and professional.
GERALD R.
Submitted 01/16/24
Very good
ART H.
Submitted 01/13/24
Very thorough and shared my exam progress w/ my daughter via cell speaker phone.
Thank you and your staff...outstanding, Art Hibbits
ELAINE M.
Submitted 01/12/24
I had a tendon tear and elbow fracture. Dr. Gallivan immediately recognized the complexity of my situation and was able to repair it in a way that did not involve screws into my bones. It has been a slow healing process and Dr. Gallivan has monitored it all the way. I am so grateful that I will have full use of my arm again thanks to Dr. Gallivan's approach. Dr. Gallivan himself is not the warm and fuzzy type, but under that exterior is a very caring and concerned physician. His staff is great and compassionate - and always available to listen and help. I highly recommend this practice.
CHRISTOPHER W.
Submitted 01/12/24
Dr. Gallivan fitted me into his busy schedule at very short notice for an emergency quad tendon repair (Oct. 2023). He and his team provided excellent care and follow up. The surgery was successful; the incision scar is almost invisible; range of motion is recovering ahead of schedule; physical therapy is doing its job. Always professional, courteous, and accommodating Dr. Gallivan and his staff represent the very highest professional standard of orthopedic surgery. Follow up consults have needed to be TeleHealth calls as I am mostly not in California. These calls have always kept to schedule and served their purpose well. Outstanding experience! Five stars are not enough!
SANDRA H.
Submitted 01/11/24
When you are dealing with pain, it is so reassuring that their are people who care, listen, and can provide solutions for your needs. This is a great description of the doctor and office personnel at Dr. Gallivan's office. Thank you!
ROBERT H.
Submitted 01/06/24
Evaluation of L knee and R hip
BARRY E.
Submitted 01/05/24
I really liked Dr.Gallivan. He explained everything to me so I could understand what The procedure will be like.
BARRY E.
Submitted 01/05/24
Very nice people in the office.
AMANDA M.
Submitted 01/05/24
...Dr. Gallivan is a very special physician ....BUT i have to wait ...wait...wait
to see him most of the time !!!!!
KIRK H.
Submitted 12/28/23
Dr. Gallivan has become our family Orthopedic over the last 11 years. He's knowledgeable, likable, pleasant, caring, and available. From broken bones, worn-out joints, to torn ligaments he continues to provide great medical care across the generations of our family. We are very grateful for his continued care!
LYNN B.
Submitted 12/23/23
Dr Gallivan is beyond being professional and competent, he is a very kind man. Listens carefully to your concerns. Patiently answers questions. His staff is very easy to work with.
CHRISTOPHER M.
Submitted 12/22/23
Well informed. Gives you his time and patiently answers your questions. Gives you all the options and isn't fast to recommend surgery.
MARY S.
Submitted 12/22/23
Feel very secure
GAIL W.
Submitted 12/21/23
I appreciated Dr. Gallivan's careful examination of my knees which he followed with a description of options given my condition. I was also impressed with his respect for and interest in me as a whole person. His support staff members were equally engaged and caring. I have every confidence that he and all of his team will continue this stellar level patient care.
GERALDINE S.
Submitted 12/19/23
Very through,pleasant and assuring.
MARY O.
Submitted 12/19/23
Thoughtful staff
CAROLINE H.
Submitted 12/18/23
This was my first time meeting Dr. Gallivan and I was thoroughly impressed. Great bedside manner, he was very professional and extremely knowledgeable. I felt that (though, not even knowing him), that he could replace my shoulder. He said he would try the less evasive 'reverse approach first, and if he can't he will replace my shoulder'. I am a 75-year-old female and feel confident that Dr. Gallivan is the doctor to help me.
JANE M.
Submitted 12/15/23
I am 7 weeks out from my robotic knee replacement. Dr Gallivan recommended physical therapy before the surgery as well as after and that has helped tremendously. He is continuing his recommendation for physical therapy and I do the exercises almost daily. I walked with just a cane by 2 weeks and soon after was walking freely and driving and automatic. I still have some pain and swelling when I am walking or standing a lot, which I handle with ice and Tylenol however, I often forget my knee completely even though he said it would take a year to fully recover. At 86 I plan to be back on the golf course soon for at least a few holes and I feel my experience with Dr. Gallivan was very successful.
JENNIFER T.
Submitted 12/15/23
My knee feels great on my 1 year TKR anniversary this month. Dr. Gallivan and his team (s) are wonderful. I highly recommend !!