Dr. Matthew Pifer, MD

This will be the third surgeon. I’ve seen in two years for issues with both shoulders.Dr.Pifer has very good reviews , but the only reason it chose to go to him this time is he worked on somebody I know personally. They have recovered very quickly, and had nothing but good things to say.That said his bedside manner that he is praised for,well,the first initial visit he was cordial and professional, when it came to game time and dealing with the severity of my injury, by the time he got in the door, he was trying to get out, he Made it clear he was short on time. although he did explain my injury when I had questions he cut me off several times, Yes,and never addressed My concerns, he did have time to give me the sales pitch for the other things the offers. It is my opinion that he is sacrificing quality for quantity, not that he will listen to me but he should cut down the appointments He has per day, in order to truly give individualized care.I will follow up later

Dr. Pifer did my ACL replacement, and it could not have gone better. My recovery was rapid, and I give credit to his use of some newer techniques (PRP and stem cell). His manner is excellent, and I felt safe and cared for.

I delayed dealing with the pain in my right shoulder for five years. I finally researched doctors and selected Dr. Pifer for a total reverse shoulder replacement. (Lucky choice). I was back playing golf in 90 days. I was impressed that Dr. Pifer ordered and reviewed shoulder x-rays on each of my 3 follow-up doctor visits. Happy results from an excellent doctor. No need for delay.

Because God could not be everywhere he made sure we have doctors like Dr. Pife, who have the gift of healing mankind. I am so thankful to you for treating me so tenderly. Thank you so very much. RobynPursell

Dr. Pifer is a wonderful doctor. I can't say enough about him, and I can't thank him enough, and his staff. He did an extensive shoulder surgery for me 3 months ago and I am doing great! As far as I am concerned, he is the #1 doctor to go to for shoulder surgery in Santa Barbara!

Super chill guy and really helpful

It's been a bumpy couple of years starting with a fall from a ladder, when Dr.Pifer found a tumor, coordinated with a top surgeon at UCLA that removed it, followed by (his) surgeries on a severed achilles, and rotator cuff. All went perfectly. Great guy, great staff.

I had a shoulder surgery performed by Dr Pifer. Before the surgery he explained the procedure in detail to me. The surgery went really well and my recovery was quite fast. My shoulder started to feel better soon after. I can now play tennis without feeling pain in my shoulder. Dr Pifer did a great job.

I've had 3 appointments with Dr. Pifer so far and I've been totally impressed with his professionalism and his patient interaction. He is really interested in the patients' well being and he takes the time to get to know his patients. I had two hip injections by Dr. Pifer and he does a fantastic job of explaining his entire process during the procedure so that the patient feels at ease with what's being done. I feel very comfortable being under his care.

He took his time with me and answered any and all questions I had.

I had to undergo a total shoulder replacement and bicep repair. I found Dr. Pifer and I couldn’t be more pleased. I’m a retired ortho nurse and sometimes nurses can be very selective about the care they receive. I received excellent care from Dr. Pifer and his team. His MA Tejoni is extremely responsive and professional and returns messages so promptly. The surgical center staff who assisted Dr. Pifer when he performed my surgery were empathic and professional. Everything was explained and the center was immaculate. Although I had a couple of non-serious post operative issues, Dr. Pifer treated them immediately. He spends time explaining procedures and optimal outcomes and has a wonderful sense of confidence and humor. I feel I received excellent care and would happily and confidently recommend him and his team to anyone that has shoulder issues. My husband went to see him for a rotator cuff issue and was very pleased with his treatment plan. This is a ten star orthopedic surgeon.

I am a civil servant who depends on my body to function at a high level of performance. I am also in a position that exposes me to a lot of doctors and hospital staff. I had injured my shoulder in at least four different areas due to high impact trama. After about 6-8 hours of research on line I decided to call Dr. Pifer's office. A soon as I called the office staff, explain my injury, you could hear the empathy and urgency in her voice. They went out of their way to get me in within a week of injury (not a month or more which is standard many places). When I got to my appointment the Dr. entered the room with confidence and a smile without a hint of being cocky or above the patient. Dr. Pifer had me in surgery within a day and a half. He takes the time to answer all question without rushing or cutting you off. Always having a smile and maintaining eye contact. Dr. Pifer and staff maintained their empathy and always went out of their way to get me the best care in a timely manner.

I expressed various concerns about him suggesting I take a high-does anti-inflamatory and steriod injection and he totally dismissed this. But the real kicker is when his office scheduled a follow up phone call after my nerve study. It was a 30 second call during which he couldnt even remember what arm we were discussing or the details of my case. That call, without insurance, came to $413 (my provider negotiated to $100....lucky me).

Dr. Pifer is a good surgeon but has a horrible bedside manner and turns on you when he feels you aren't healing as quickly as he would want as was in my case. When I shared my experience, I was told that 3 other patients had the same experience and was shocked. He's also arrogant and won't let you get a word in edge wise. All of these things soured my experience and I would never recommend him to anyone.

If I could sing the praises of Dr. Pilfer on this review I would gladly do so. Dr. Pilfer is AMAZING!

It all went very well i everyone explained instructions to me thoroughly

Dr. Pifer and his staff are very professional. There is excellent communication after the procedures.

Thoroughly happy with overall staffing, professionalism and quality of expertise and care throughout my initial consultation, pre-surgery, surgery and post-OP visits. I felt comfortable, listened to and satisfied with all communications and info regarding my extensive shoulder injuries, gameplan to alleviate the issues and how to get my shoulder back to a near normal condition. The confidence and compassion exhibited by Dr. Pifer and his staff were one that left me feeling that this entire procedure would go quite well and that I virtually had nothing to worry about. Dr. Pifer is a wizard with shoulders and I'm glad I chose him to take care of the many years of damage that my shoulder has endured along the way as a baseball pitcher, body builder and material arts practitioner. Thank you, Dr. Pifer and staff for this great experience!! R Webb

I received excellent care from an expert. It’s just what I needed!

Matt Pifer is the poster child for great physicians. I was blown away by his expertise, care, and follow through.