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 493 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.
SUZANNE P.
Submitted 10/08/25
The good Doctor was patient and thorough in examining my knee pain and gave me the professional opinion I came to receive. Very satisfied!
JILL S.
Submitted 10/06/25
Everyone I communicated with on staff was warm, informative and thoughtful.
PAMELA G.
Submitted 10/04/25
Dr. Galliva
N is the best. He has done many surgeries on me and the results have all been excellent.
KATHARINE B.
Submitted 10/03/25
It has been one year with my new knee and I love it! Dr. Gallivan is a fantastic surgeon and helped me so much. I had a partial done by another doctor in Hawaii that needed to be removed (even though it was less than a year old). Dr Gallivan did a temporary than the final knee after. His office team is great and I tell everyone what a great Doctor he is.
JACOB F.
Submitted 10/03/25
Dr. Gallivan over the past three years has operated successfully on providing me with two knee and one hip replacements. It not only was a success, but I got to know a very fine person. The surgeon/ patient relationship is critical. Also, Cottage Hospital is a first class medical facility.
JUDY G.
Submitted 10/03/25
What a gift Dr Gallivan and his wonderful team are. Excellent, caring, gracious, professional in every way. I am profoundly grateful.
ARTHUR H.
Submitted 10/02/25
Friendly, professional, knowledgeable, through, not rushed, "NO PAIN INJECTIONS." None better.
Thanks Doc. (Glad you had a great, well deserved, vacation) "Artie"
ARTHUR H.
Submitted 10/02/25
Friendly Ptos!
BERTHA A.
Submitted 10/01/25
It was the best experience.
LINDA W.
Submitted 09/15/25
Dr Gallivan is a most caring & compassionate Dr His whole staff is kind and efficient Thank you for my knee replacement
LEE R.
Submitted 09/11/25
Exceedingly friendly and remarkably experience very much worth WORTH relationship with him
YOLANDA P.
Submitted 09/11/25
He’s courteous and all his staff are friendly he’s the best
SHARON G.
Submitted 09/09/25
Dr. Gallivan has performed a full replacement on my shoulder and both hips. He is a skilled skilled and caring surgeon with a great bedside manner. He also has a great office staff in all other respects. Highly recommend!
NINA D.
Submitted 09/07/25
Dr Gallivan is the rare orthopedic surgeon who actively listens to the patient and actually responds to the issues and concerns expressed. Dr Gallivan then provides useful advice and information. He treated me like I was a human being deserving respect—not a rushed 5-8 minute impersonal object being observed. Dr Gallivan is efficient. He is willing to explain what the MRI or x-ray indicates. His staff is genuine, efficient & friendly. Of the 12 Orthopedic doctors I have seen over 40 years in SB—Dr. Gallivan is number ONE. Nine of the 12 were horrible and caused damage, not healing.
SUSAN B.
Submitted 08/29/25
When I’ve needed to have Dr Gallivan check out orthopedic question or concern I have, his office staff have listened and relayed a message to him. I always get an answer or a helpful appointment with him
I feel he gives me caring help and advice anytime I need it! The “Oscar” goes to Dr Gallivan!
Luis V.
Submitted 08/28/25
Very very good thank you
ROBERT G.
Submitted 08/27/25
Great ,the doctor and staff were nice and helpful.
NANCY C.
Submitted 08/26/25
He is the best!
CAROL M.
Submitted 08/25/25
Explained my problem
JAMES S.
Submitted 08/25/25
Great clinical experience. Thank you, Dr Gallavan and thank you to your great staff.