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Dr. Matthew Harrison, MD

Dr. Matthew Harrison, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Harrison, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Harrison has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

5333 Hollister Ave Ste 160 Santa Barbara, CA 93111

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Harrison is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Harrison's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harrison

4.5
16 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
13%
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Yes I would highly recommend Dr. Harrison. I broke my foot three months ago and and instead of going to urgent care during COVID I called his office and got an appointment that day. His nurse came out with a wheelchair for me to my car. He was able to x-ray fit my foot fit it for a boot all in his office. I’ve been very pleased with the care I’ve had these last three months ,plus his office staff is also very nice to work with.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Eileen O’Brien – Jan 26, 2021
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DR Matthew Harrison, is outstanding! He's very quiet but very caring. I had surgery on my right ankle and so far I feel great. I won't write a book about it, but I highly recommend that you go to him. Special thanks to his assistant Alex.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Iris Lopez – Oct 09, 2020
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Dr. Harris is expert ankle and foot orthopedic surgeon. He is always kind and professional is his demeanor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Connie Harmon – Aug 16, 2020
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Fantastic ...my ankle was in real bad shape.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 20, 2019
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Very pleased
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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James Maraviglia – Dec 18, 2019
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I went to see Dr. Harrison for an Achilles injury and he completely botched the diagnosis. He concluded that it was fine. When asked why my foot showed so much trauma (black/blue/swollen) he did not have a good answer. I went for a second opinion and was diagnosed via MRI (not x-ray) that I had obliterated my Achilles tendon. Had I not pursued a second opinion and received the proper care, my quality of life would have been seriously deteriorated due to Dr. Harrison’s incompetence. STAY AWAY!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Santa Barbara – Apr 09, 2017
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Fantastic doctor. I am 92 and have had ankle pain for over 20 years. Dr. Harrison did a full ankle replacement, and I no longer have any pain. It's amazing!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Milton Guggia in Santa Maria, CA – Mar 03, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Matthew Harrison, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Harrison has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MAIN CAMPUS...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Cincinnati / Main Campus

    Medical School, 2006
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Locations

Practice

William P. Orien DPM A Professional Corp.5333 Hollister Ave Ste 160 Santa Barbara, CA 93111
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

    2050 Viborg Rd
    Solvang, CA 93463

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    95%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    93%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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