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 579 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.
TRACY W.
Submitted 04/30/26
A very welcoming and caring group of people in that office! Everyone who walked in their door was greeted with kindness, even if they were just driving a patient there.
Dr Galivan is a listener; he processed what I said and understood with compassion and no arrogance. We came to an agreement for best treatment and I left happy. How cool is that!
Thank you all
CAROLYN P.
Submitted 04/30/26
It was a wonderful experience from the moment I entered the office! Karen greeted my daughter and I with warmth as I completed the signing in process. It was a short wait before Caitlin took us to the examining room. After a few more questions Dr. Gallivan took over and did a thorough examination. I was afraid before the visit that nothing could be done to correct my problem but he explained how he could remedy it with a rather simple one-day hospital visit. He explained the procedure thoroughly and how we would proceed. So grateful for being referred to Dr. Gallivan !
ELISABETH L.
Submitted 04/29/26
Dr Gallivan is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeable, kind and caring and gives a person several options to choose from!
ARTHUR H.
Submitted 04/26/26
Dr Galivan and his staff are knowledgeable, through, efficient, and friendly. I appreciate the Santa Inez/ Solvang office hours as I live in Santa Maria. Keep up the good work. "Artie" Hardy
CHARLES S.
Submitted 04/22/26
Great Doctor
ROBERTA H.
Submitted 04/21/26
The best.
DAVID S.
Submitted 04/10/26
Dr Gallivan is fantastic. He’s compassionate and kind and he’s a pillar of professionalism. All measures are taken to ensure the best possible outcomes. I am very active but unfortunately ‘accident prone’ and Dr Gallivan has kept me on my feet and mobile, including a hip replacement and shattered knee cap. After a recent hip rejuvenation, I’m in my mid 60’s and feeling and moving better than I have in a long time; golfing and hiking with my dog. I trust Dr Gallivan completely and highly recommend him.
Dave Smith. Patient
TAMI B.
Submitted 04/09/26
Best doctor ever!
DANIEL C.
Submitted 04/09/26
Friendly and knowledgeable
KATHLEEN O.
Submitted 04/08/26
I trust Dr. Gallivan completely with my precious joints. Additionally, he has a wonderful manner and a terrific sense of humor. Going to his office is a real pleasure!
WILLIAM R.
Submitted 04/08/26
Dr. Gallivan's staff is very professional and polite and courteous. Dr. Gallivan takes time to listen to my concerns and my chief complaints. I've had four surgeries three replacements by Dr. Gallivan and I'm very happy with the results
JAMES K.
Submitted 04/07/26
Very professional, all questions answered.
LAURIE D.
Submitted 04/07/26
Office staff was friendly and efficient. Dr. Gallivan was a good listener, patient and thorough on my first visit.
ELIZABETH H.
Submitted 04/01/26
Great staff, wonderful doctor.
HELENE O.
Submitted 03/31/26
Dr. G always listens to me when I am there and gives me options. I've been going to him for years and highly recommend him.
JANICE C.
Submitted 03/31/26
Outstanding care and attention!
ILENE P.
Submitted 03/26/26
Lovely efficient staff. Dr. Gallivan very kind and knowledgeable and didn’t make us wait.
BARRY E.
Submitted 03/24/26
He really knows how to do knee replacements. He is very talented. He follows up to make sure your knee is in great shape. Very personable. He really cares about you.
ROSS H.
Submitted 03/20/26
Dr Gallivan has fixed my knee and repaired my broken right shoulder socket. He’s the best.
JEAN T.
Submitted 03/19/26
Thank you, to Dr. Gallivan & the thorough Staff. This patient appreciates my first visit impression.