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4.94/5
Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara -  - Orthopedic Surgeon

Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara

Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine located in Santa Barbara, CA & Solvang, CA

4.94/5 Star Rating
454 total reviews

Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara always appreciates feedback from our valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 454 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.

WILLIAM H.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/11/25
Dr Gallivan was very professional, but also very interested and caring regarding my problem. He was very thorough and explained treatment options well
HSIU-ZU H.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/10/25
Dr. Gallivan is amazing! He is caring, responsive, thorough and patient with my many questions. I also appreciate his caring staff!
YOLANDA P.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/10/25
He’s the best orthopedic surgeon I’ve had
ADRIANA W.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/08/25
I had a great informative meeting with Dr. Galavan about how to proceed with repairing my knee. He spoke slowly, calmly and thoroughly. He was very patient answering all of my questions. I appreciated that.
JUAN V.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/04/25
Doctor Galivan is a very good doctor, he's been my doctor since my accident in 1996 and has performed several surgeries on me and thanks to his great work I'm doing great.
MICHAEL M.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/04/25
Dr Gallivan explains diagnosis so thoroughly so a dummy like me clearly understands the prognosis and treatment plans. Excellent.
RUTH M.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/04/25
One of the most thorough evaluations of any doctor I have visited. Excellent explanation of my suggested treatment plan.
JOHN G.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/04/25
Exceptional!! Even better attention to detail and cause and effect; than I had hoped for! Could not recommend more highly! John
JUDI M.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 07/01/25
I felt heard and cared for in an exceptional kind and professional way
STEPHANIE C.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/30/25
Everyone was very welcoming and attentive. All staff and intake personnel were comforting and helpful. Dr. Gallivan was great. He was concise and clear letting me know my options and what he recommended but never pushing one way or another. He was clearly interested in knowing how I felt, what I wanted, and what I hoped to achieve Though surgery is anxiety provoking I know it’s the right path for me and I feel confident with Dr. Gallivan especially knowing he uses robotics for the procedure.
LINDA K.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/26/25
I broke my hip while vacationing in Mexico. I called Dr. Gallivan from there and he guided me through the steps I needed to take to get back to US so I could have surgery at home. No matter what difficulty there was, he supported me through the process and is still taking care of me post surgery. He is a wonderful Doctor and awesome human being! A good man to have in your corner. Thank you Dr. Gallivan
PAMELA L.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/24/25
As always he is personable and caring. A surgeon and person I trust
DEANNA R.
4/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/21/25
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DEANNA R.
4/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/20/25
Dr. Gallivan provides a very caring, knowledgeable service.
CAMILLE H.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/17/25
Patiently listened to my concerns and gave me the advice I needed.
REBECCA N.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/13/25
Dr Gallivan and his staff give a great experience to all. Kind, confident, knowledgeable with common. My experience has always been a positive and supportive experience.
APOSTOLOS T.
4/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/13/25
Nice bedside manner and knowledgeable.
MARLON W.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/13/25
The staff was fantastic very kind and knew what they were doing, and I would recommend you to anybody. Thank you so much.
SUSAN A.
5/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/10/25
Staff were professional, efficient and personable.
KRISTI S.
4/5 Star Rating
Submitted 06/10/25
Had to wait over an hour but know things happen..