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 368 reviews with an average rating of 4.94 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.
JAMES J.
Submitted 01/21/25
friendly office staff. Dr. Gallivan was cheerful and explained what might be wrong with my shoulder but would need further testing with an MRI. Second appointment was set up easy.
LOYD E.
Submitted 01/17/25
GREAT Dr.
ELIN P.
Submitted 01/17/25
As always a professional appointment with a caring and kind staff and the best orthopedic doctor in Sant Barbara!
Howard I.
Submitted 01/16/25
Dr Galavin and his team provided excellent care. I had a very positive outcome for knee replacement. I’m 1 year out and I’m back to skiing climbing with practically full range of motion. No more pain for climbing stairs or mountains. Thanks so much to The Doctor and his team.
ANA J.
Submitted 01/16/25
I felt very comfortable. The doctor was very kind explained details his wife, the receptionist welcomed us very friendly.
DEBRA U.
Submitted 01/14/25
The office staff and Doctor Gallivan were very thorough and personal. They answered my concerns and provided resources. Great experience.
DEBRA U.
Submitted 01/14/25
The office staff and Doctor Gallivan were very thorough and personal. They answered my concerns and provided resources. Great experience.
SANDRA W.
Submitted 01/12/25
Dr Gallivan is professional, brilliant, caring. He’s thorough with his questions enabling him to evaluate situation and treat accordingly!
I have trusted him from my first office visit. My knee replacements are miracles! Little pain and rapid recovery. He is the best!
ELIZABETH S.
Submitted 01/12/25
Dr. Gallivan
Is the best Dr… Thank you for being such a great Doctor..
YVONNE D.
Submitted 01/10/25
Everyone at the office & Dr were so understanding of my fears on having knee surgery. They really take care to be sure I know what I’m supposed to do for preparation.
BERTHA A.
Submitted 01/10/25
I have always felt very comfortable with Dr.Gallivan.it is always a pleasure to see him when I have an appointment. He has a very warm heart. I would recommend him anytime.
JEFFREY T.
Submitted 01/09/25
I only try to use the best and he fits that
FRANK B.
Submitted 01/09/25
Excellent service and care
DENNIS J.
Submitted 01/09/25
Dr Gallivan is great at what he does!
WILLIAM L.
Submitted 01/07/25
I returned to Dr. Gallivan for a check on my left hip. I fell on the treadmill and sustained a hairline fracture. I have completed PT and hoped to get a clean bill of health. Unfortunately, the x-ray technician was out so I could not get a new x-ray; Dr. Gallivan examined my gait, my strength, asked about my PT, and said he was confident I could resume activities. I return in February for a 1-year check on my right knee replacement (done by Dr. Gallivan), and he will review x-rays of both knee and hip then. He is professional and personable; I asked him to show me on a skeletal model exactly where my fracture occurred and he readily explained exactly what I did and how it affected my balance. I recommend him highly.
FRANK O.
Submitted 01/07/25
As a first time patient I feel that Dr. Gill Ivan really put thought and what is best for my shoulder recovery
BARRY E.
Submitted 01/03/25
Dr. Gallivan was easy to understand everything about my procedure coming up. Answered all my questions.
Donald R.
Submitted 12/31/24
That surgery was the most awesome thing I've ever seen. I would do the surgery again just for the fun.
DEANNA R.
Submitted 12/31/24
My go to orthopedist for years with myself and my husband. Excellent in all areas; diagnostics, explanation of findings, and a plan that would be a plan for your individual needs. A highly skilled surgeon along with being a personable caring communicator. All of these fine attributes only attests to how fortunate I have been to have Dr. Gallivan in my life.
KARI M.
Submitted 12/21/24
Always informative regarding options. Always asks if I have any questions for him.