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Dr. William Gallivan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.6 (26)
Map Pin Small Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. William Gallivan, MD

Dr. William Gallivan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University and is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. Gallivan, completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hosp/Penn Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Gallivan an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Gallivan works at Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA with other offices in Solvang, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Miner's Knee along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Gallivan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    William R. Gallivan Jr. M.d. Inc.
    320 W JUNIPERO ST, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 220-6020
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara
    2040 Viborg Rd Ste 230, Solvang, CA 93463 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 220-6020
    Monday
    09:30 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    09:30 - 16:00
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Miner's Knee
Clavicle Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Bursitis
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Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Whiplash
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Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pain
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Hip Pointer
Infective Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Injuries
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Pain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Myelopathy
Myositis Ossificans
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Pain
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Surgery
Bi-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Ligament Reconstruction
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
McMurray's Test
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Surgery
Sports Medicine Related Procedures
Sports Medicine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Uni-Compartmental Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1790702777
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Inst For Bone & Joint Disorders
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hosp/Penn Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Thomas Jefferson University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA.
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Gallivan has seen patients for Osteoarthritis, Joint Pain and Miner's Knee, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gallivan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Gallivan. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gallivan.

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