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 402 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.
MICHAEL W.
Submitted 10/08/24
Bedside manner was great they answered all my questions
MICHAEL W.
Submitted 10/08/24
Bed side manor was great, they answered all my questions
KEITH S.
Submitted 10/04/24
Wonderful competent staff. Very small but nice setting and they were able to accommodate me even though I misunderstood my appointment time. Dr. Gallivan is very personable and put me at ease.
GUY F.
Submitted 10/04/24
Dr. Gallivan and his team are awesome. They are caring and knowledgeable professionals. I highly recommend their services to all.
Thank you for all you do!
MARSHA F.
Submitted 10/04/24
Caring and responsive provider
ANN L.
Submitted 10/03/24
Excellent and glad he took me in!
JOANNE R.
Submitted 10/03/24
Good as always, great staff
KATHLEEN D.
Submitted 10/02/24
the medical care is excellent. in addition, the staff and Dr Gallivan are friendly, attentive and helpful. It is a very nice experience to seek care with Dr. Gallivan.
FRANCINE Z.
Submitted 10/01/24
Knowledgable & took time with his patient.
GAYLEE N.
Submitted 09/17/24
Dr. Gallivan with each visit has always been very thorough and takes the time to explain and answer all my questions with honest unbiased responses.
The staff was professional, enjoyable to talk to and on time.
I have had 2 knee replacements, each with a different outcome.
In my situation it was his opinion that a surgical revision to a previous knee replacement (preformed by a different doctor) might very well not bring substantial improvement.
Therefore not recommending performing surgery if it would not be guaranteed for an improved outcome. I agreed with him.
The knee he did replace is doing very well- I am completely happy with its function.
He is also concerned about the patient sustaining/building good overall health for a long enjoyable life. With this visit he recommended a book (Younger Next Year) showing his strong commitment to the importance of maintaining mobility and overall health.
Glad the SB area has his expertise.
MARILYN M.
Submitted 09/17/24
i'm a former knee replacement patient from 5 yrs ago. i called yesterday to talk about my other knee, and was scheduled to come in for x-rays and consult that same day! I'm a fan from before, and continue to be. Dr Gallivan and staff are the best.
WILLIAM R.
Submitted 09/13/24
My car Dr. Gallivan’s office office is always been excellent.
SAM S.
Submitted 09/12/24
Great
Waiting for a call from Ana
Marilyn G.
Submitted 09/11/24
My husband & I flew into Santa Barbara from Florida for one of our best friends’ daughter’s wedding at Rincon Beach Club. We arrived Tuesday, 8/27, before the Saturday wedding, 8/31, & I broke my hip on Friday night, 8/30, before the wedding & was rushed to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. On Saturday, my husband & I met with Dr. Gallivan, who came highly recommended & is very well respected, & he operated on me late Saturday afternoon, 8/31. We are so fortunate that Dr Gallivan was on trauma call on Labor Day Weekend. He is very well educated, likeable, and caring with a great bedside manner & dry sense of humor, and he completely explained the surgery to us in layman’s terms. We were so scared, but Dr Gallivan put us totally at ease, because of his trusting demeanor. We immediately knew we were in great hands! We are leaving to go back home to Florida & are anticipating a very timely recuperation.
LINDA P.
Submitted 09/10/24
RONOVA S.
Submitted 09/06/24
He is the nicest guy and makes me feel comfortable. He did a fantastic job on my knee. His office is so welcoming, everyone who works there is friendly and warm.
JUDITH C.
Submitted 09/06/24
Everyone was polite, helpful and kind.
MICHAEL W.
Submitted 09/06/24
The doctor was pleasant, explained the diagnosis and gave me information on how to heal
Howard I.
Submitted 09/06/24
Always a pleasant experience from the assistants and Dr Gallivan. I highly recommend this team if you need a new knee or hip! Mako Robotics rocks!
CAROLYN H.
Submitted 09/05/24
Dr. Gallivan is a brilliant surgeon. I highly recommend him. He’s funny too. Great bedside manner. I am 76 and had a shoulder replacement surgery. Six months later I have full range of motion and No pain. Even after surgery I had no pain. That’s amazing to be.