Dr. Galan is the very best, he really cares about your health and well being. Of course he is busy that is because he is the best. I would never trust my well being with another doctor. He is beyond a 10 for a review. Knowledge and caring are the foundation of Dr. Galan's practice. He cares and he is number 1 and I am very particular. read more

My wife saw the doctor for a year due to memory issues. He never ordered a PET or MRI scan. He did a MoCA test. We are now seeing a Neurologist in Santa Barbara who, on our first meeting, did a MoCA test, ordered bloodwork for biomarkers and ordered a brain scan. The tests were positive. We feel comfortable with the new doctor and he is worth the drive. read more

Many months ago I stopped going to him after he sent a prescription for TWICE the milligrams he'd said aloud. Dangerous and thoughtless!

She lasered off half my eye brow. I've got a credit and will never go back! I should have sued!!

My husband went to Dr. Galan for his Parkinson's. He was always late, he rushed your apt. Felt like he did not hear or know what to do. He was even 1/2 hour late first apt after lunch. We walked out and went to Dr. Hardesty. What a nice caring man. He gave us more information on the first visit than Galan did in the few years we went to him. Go to Dr. Hardesty! read more

I started seeing this office after my doctor insisted pain management before surgery. I've always avoided pain management doctors. This office changed that for me. Dr. Galan and Dr. Sean are excellent. Dr. Sean took the time to explain exactly what my back issues stem from, what precautions to take, and has given me options for treatment. No other doctor has done that. I always believed that my back surgery in 2017 was the biggest mistake of my life. Dr. Sean explained how much it really did help and how much worse I could be in without it. The office staff and medical assistants have always been kind and protective as well. Sandra Adkins read more

This Is a very nice place every one was so nice dr galan and staff made me fill comfortable and explained everything very well

I give one star because I can't give zero. The receptionist seemed annoyed when I first arrived. I was frustrated with my current Dr and asked for a referral to Dr. galan. I have had a PE, a heart attack and I have MS. I admit I am a complicated patient with all my conditions. I don't drink and I don't abuse drugs. I get regular spinal injections. At my initial appointment, he refused to continue prescribing the drugs I take for my chronic pain. It seemed he wanted to give me OxyContin. He refused to take me on as a patient. He was quite rude and gave me a referral to Physical Therapy, which is difficult with MS. I would not recommend him to anyone for anything. AVOID THIS DR AT ALL COSTS! read more

Took my mother in for memory issues, he diagnosed her with Alzheimer disease without looking at her MRI or ultrasound of her carotid artery. I asked him if he was going to look at the MRI or ultrasound and he said "Oh do we have those?" Looked them over quickly and said, "Yes, her brain is shrinking she has Alzheimer's." Prescribed her a medication and that was it. Other than taking away her drivers license. He did not request any more test to be done or anything else. I took my mom to Stanford for a second opinion where they requested many tests where they have concluded that she does NOT have Alzheimer's. The medication that Dr. Galan prescribed for her was for sever Alzheimer's disease. Thank God I didn't let her take the medication he prescribed before getting a second opinion. I know there's a shortage of neurologists in SLO county and this doctor is easy and quickly available but I would strongly urge anyone to find a different neurologist. He may be great at pain management I don't know, that's not why we were there, but he is not a good neurologist. read more

I've been seeing DR GALAN for over a year. When his other office was right across from 201 N. College ste. #101 Their staff may be a little grumpy but it's cause they are working from 7am till 4pm They are really busy but accurate, have always helped me out when I receive shots in my spine and ND they roll me out in a wheelchair.. Wait with me till my ride shows. Dr. Galan is terrific he is very gentle and explains everything. Shows me on computer or on the skeleton spine. So I always know what he is doing But one of the best Doctors by far.Keep up the good work Dr.Galan and his staff. Don't worry about these krazie people running their mouths, they are just looking for attention. And as long as you got the rest of us giving you the good ratings. We will always outshine them. You guys are awesome Their office and bathrooms are always clean. You can watch TV to get your mind off the of visit. It's worth the time and visit...Trust me I give credit where credit is due.. read more

They play God. He released me because I won't have injections and I'm terrified of surgery. Im not afraid to die but the pain I'm going to go through after. It's a year recovery and we all know how they barely give anything for pain because they don't want to. It's not because they can't, It's because they won't. The injections are pointless and not FDA approved. I have no space between my L1 and L2 and L4 and L5. Degenerative disk disease, bulging disks, arthritis and a few other things just in my spine. What good are injections. This pain clinic makes you stay awake during the procedure. I did that 1 time years ago and never again. They had to stop in the middle of the procedure cause it was to painful. Yes they say they give meds through an IV but it doesn't knock you out or drug you. You feel everything. He told me he would give me a 2 month supply but wants me to find a new pain doc. My primary has been working on it. My script is due on the 30th. It will be the last 1 he would give me. Now they tell me he didn't say 2 months and nothing they can do cause they already released me. I know for a fact he said 2 months. Im filing a complaint with the medical board or health and human services or whoever I have to. This is not ok!!! They play with people's lives.i DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS DOCTOR!!! STAY AWAY!!!​​ read more

Love dr. Galan! They are very busy however so gotta be flexible. The knowledge a nd CARE ARE WORTH IT!

Very mediocre care and service, it feels like a money mill: they have you come in, very minimal interaction, then book you for your next appointment. The last time we went in, Dr. Galan was in the room for less than 5 minutes (though I'm sure he probably billed for an hour). The only thing that happened was a blood pressure check and weight check by the MA, which we could have done at home. We decided to switch to someone else and here comes the real reason for the 2 star review. It would be one star except nothing totally egregious like sexual harassment or assault happened. It was just sub-mid. I called the office and they didn't pick up the phone during their stated hours, so I left name, number, and that I wanted to cancel the upcoming appointment. I didn't get a call back so I called again a few days later, during their stated operating hours (not during lunch, either) and again left my contact info and that I wanted to cancel. Again, no response so I called a THIRD time, this was actually outside of their hours so I didn't expect them to answer, but I left ANOTHER message with the same info and added that I wanted a call back to confirm that the appointment had been canceled. Four days later, nothing. I called back a FOURTH time and miraculously someone answered and immediately put me on hold. I waited and when she came back on I gave my info. She saw the appointment (which hadn't been canceled) and I canceled it. So to sum up, 3 messages left over a 2 weeks period and no action taken on the part of the office staff, either to cancel as requested nor to call back as requested and as they say they will on their outgoing message. In my opinion the follow up by the office staff was atrocious in this case, though the deficit of neurologist involvement and lack of ensuring the patient understands anything was reason enough to switch. read more

I love the doctors! The front: there is one person that I'm gonna say hates her job possibly and is rude AF @the new location. The attitude and pettiness needs to be left at the door and saved for outside of work recreational activities. It's not the patient's fault things don't go as they would like. read more

Awful communication. they have a machine, but no one calls you back. Impossible to get appointments set up. Dangerous if you have any real medical issue, probably not going to get any quality care from this group. See the other reviews, it's the same throughout. Find another Dr. read more

The Dr is great! The staff in their arroyo Grande office need to trained. They wait until you arrive to cancel your visit then cancel any future visits because they fail to do their jobs and turn in authorization request in time. Causing the patient unnecessary frustration, delays in their treatments and unnecessary stress and anxiety and pain and suffering. read more

Dr. Galan & staff go above and beyond in a time that is stressful an scary. He spends time listening to your story, follows up without prompting, calls 1 on 1 for 30 min, after a event to set a plan for moving forward. Shows he really cares & loves what he does helping people. Can't say enough great things about this doctor! Thank You!! read more

Dr. Galan has been a lifesaver for me. The pain management doctors in Santa Barbara did nothing to help me. Dr. Galan listened to me and came up with a comprehensive plan to alleviate my pain. He's great!! read more