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.
MADELYN R.
Submitted 12/15/23
Staff is very professional and friendly, Wait times are minimal, the doctor and PA are attentive and knowledgeable, and also very friendly
ROBERT A.
Submitted 12/14/23
Dr Gallivan is a professional in every way. He listens to his patients and works to get a fix on any problem
ELAINE H.
Submitted 12/10/23
The only surgeon I have ever met that makes a knee replacement enjoyable! Sounds crazy, but he’s all about making a positive impact on your life, every step of the way!
GERALD P.
Submitted 12/09/23
Good
CLELLAND D.
Submitted 12/08/23
Excellence throughout. Fully functional knees following replacement of both.
TONI S.
Submitted 12/08/23
Dr Gallivan not only uses the latest technology which results in smaller incisions and faster recoveries but in addition he is kind, supportive and caring.
ROBERT I.
Submitted 12/08/23
Dr . Gallivan is the BEST that Santa Barbara has to offer . He is GREAT
JAMES M.
Submitted 12/08/23
Dr Gallivan and his team are all about personal one on one service. They take the time to listen and ensure you and his team are 100% aligned moving forward. In addition, follow up post treatment is at the highest level. Without question one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the USA - a family tradition past on from his father. I speak purely from experience and being involved in the healthcare space for over 40 years.
ROBERT I.
Submitted 12/08/23
Dr. Gallivan is the BEST that Santa Barbara has to offer. He is GREAT .
REGAN S.
Submitted 12/04/23
everyone in the practice is makes you feel comfortable and important.
CYNTHIA B.
Submitted 12/03/23
Best orthopedic doctor!
TERRI O.
Submitted 12/03/23
My entire knee replacement from start to finish was flawless. The office staff is amazing and actually put the "care" back in healthcare. If you have an issue, they do everything they can to get you in as soon as possible. I am so happy with Dr
Gallivan and his PA, Adam. They are a great team.
Terri Jo Ortega
DOLORES J.
Submitted 12/03/23
ii have already recommend a friend and he is doing her knee surgery in January.
ROBERT E.
Submitted 12/03/23
Excellent post surgery follow-ups!
MARIA "ISABEL" I.
Submitted 12/03/23
My experience with Dr. Gallivan and his surgical team was one of the best I’ve ever experienced. Before and after surgery I received a wonderful and excellent care. Doctor Gallivan is BETTER
than the best.
Isabel Isaac
GUY F.
Submitted 12/03/23
Dr. Gallivan and his team are awesome. I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Gallivan. I have experienced life changing results with my new knee. God bless you all.
ELIZABETH E.
Submitted 12/02/23
It was smooth&easy on my part&I am very happy with all the staff & others I came in contact with. The surgeon & nurses were great. Am really pleased at how it all came out. Thanks to all , Higgs, Elizabeth Eldred
Robin L.
Submitted 11/28/23
I recently had a very successful full left hip replacement by Dr Gallivan.
I am extremely happy with the results.
Dr Gallivan was so caring and informative every step of the way.
I was highly recommended to Dr Gallivan by my Physical Therapist who owns the top Physical Therapy offices in Santa Barbara. He said that he sees all the results from all the surgeons in Santa Barbara and Dr Gallivan does the best hip replacement in town!
Amazingly, within 15 days from my surgery I stopped using the walker and graduated to using a cane. Within 30 days I didnt need the cane at all and was walking on my own.
Within 75 days from surgery I am back to doing all my favorite workouts several days a week. My workouts that I love are walking an hour on easy hikes, working out in the gym with weight machines,
swimming 45 minutes or taking long walks on the beach.
Before my surgery the uneven slopping of beaches caused unbearable pain on my hip. Now there is no more pain!
Since this was my first surgery in my life I had so many questions at each appt with Dr Gallivan. He was always so patient and gave me all the answers I needed.
He was great to me pre surgery and post op.
He also came to visit me at my bedside at the hospital the morning after the surgery. I decided to stay overnight at the Hospital because I didnt have help at my home the night of surgery. I am really glad I spent the night in the hospital.
I followed all of Dr Gallivan’s instruction for my post op including doing Physical Therapy, using the compression wraps for 21 days and icing the surgery area often and walking alot in my home.
Dr Gallivan is a very skilled Surgeon and such a warm and caring person.
You will be SO LUCKY to have him do your surgery!
Gilbert R.
Submitted 10/22/22
I am 88 years old and for the last few years have had serious pain in both knee joints. Stem Cell injections were very expensive and did nothing. When I could hardly make it from the cooking stove to the sofa, I finally decided to, at least request a consultation. Confidently expecting something like: "Why don't you die first?" Dr. Gallivan instead thought I was a good candidate for his Mako robot and set me up for total joint replacements. Make no mistake this is no simple office visit, but I was amazed to be able able to walk out of the hospital without having to spend a single night there. My recovery was quick enough that he attended to the second knee after only 11 weeks. Now I am a mere 10 weeks on and can already walk 1/3 of a mile.
Dr. Gallivan is an absolute expert at this surgery, and combines professionalism with a most pleasant an assuring attitude. He is complimented by extensive follow up by his staff. Every detail is taken care of including hand off to Rehabilitation, and after surgery examinations by Dr. Adam Catevenis. The Mako robotic tooling is absolutely state of the art, and my 'Cowboy' legs are now straight within one degree. I am extremely grateful that he has given me my mobility back, and I cannot recommend the Orthopedic Institute highly enough.
Bill W.
Submitted 09/28/22
At 74 years old I was not looking forward to a total knee replacement. I am very active and play golf two or three times a week. My handicap is a single digit and I have shot my age several times. I played my first round seven weeks after surgery and at three months shot 71. My knee still is healing, but it is getting stronger every day. Dr. Gallivan is one of the most caring and talented doctors I have ever known. He always has time to really listen to your concerns and is available 24/7. His office staff and Adam his P.A. are great. I would totally recommend Dr. Gallivan and Cottage Hospital to anyone.