Patient Testimonials

I had my first visit with Dr. Bailey this week and I am really glad I did. I had had a bad experience with another orthopedic surgeon and decided to s...witch. He took his time with me, asked a lot of questions, and we decided that I needed to get shoulder surgery. I would highly recommend him. He's a good guy.

Former Navy admiral, Fleet Commander, Topgun Instructor

DR Bailey is a world class surgeon who has become our great friend. We came to know him quite well professionally after several surgeries on me(detach...ed quad muscle, total shoulder) and my wife Deb(multiple knee surgeries). We have also observed him in a variety of situations from caring for other patients, interacting with other doctors, to coaching, training and mentoring young doctors. There is no finer Ortho surgeon, or human being, than Jim Bailey. We remain gratefully for all he has done for us, and all the patients, and Doctors we’ve met that he has positively impacted their lives.

Great experience. Very nice and explained things clearly. Great staff as well.

First of all I am totally pleased with my total knee replacement. I am pain free and have returned to all active activities. I first met with Dr.Jam...es Bailey in August of 2023, and from the outset he was very friendly, professional and answered all my questions and concerns. I have highly recommended Dr. Bailey to friends who have inquired about my knee replacement and will also highly recommend him to whoever reads this review. I must mention Kiersten, Dr. Bailey's office assistant, she always answered my questions and followed up with a phone call or a text.

Dr. Bailey always takes the time to listen to your concerns and/or questions. He never made me feel rushed and he always explained exactly what the p...roblem was and how it would be corrected. I highly recommend Dr. Bailey.

First bike ride after rotator cuff repair and biceps tenodesis

Few months after rotator cuff repair and biceps tenodesis: First bike ride Saturday - 15 miles and feeling good!

Back in the Water, Back in the Race

Dr. Bailey helped me overcome injuries that devastated my swimming, paddling, surfing and other competitive athletic endeavors. From our first meeting..., his care, professionalism, intelligence, experience and personal demeanor were top notch. Dr. Bailey was straight forward and explanatory about the reality of my injury and recovery potential, which was especially important to me as I am an over 60 competitive athlete in sports where my shoulders are everything, making recovery more daunting and more important. Dr. Bailey performed biceps tenodesis and sub scapular repairs from which the recovery has been relatively fast, easy on pain and, now 6 months out, almost total functionality and range of motion are back. Could not ask for a better result or better care. Thanks for getting me back in the water and back in the race! And, thank you for your service in your previous life.

Dr. Bailey is the best❗️

Dr. Bailey was my surgeon for both of my rotator cuff repairs while he was in the US Navy at NMCSD. He was wonderful in keeping in touch, checking up... on me after surgery. My April 24th surgery was only a couple of weeks before he retired from the Navy and moved his practice to Santa Barbara. I had some post surgery questions 4 months later and called him last week. He not only returned my call early the following morning, he offered to answer any of my questions anytime. I also asked him if the physician I have an appt. With in Oct. is a good one and he reassured me he is the best. We drove by Santa Barbara from San Diego on a visit to see our daughter near San Francisco this weekend. I was wishing I could stop and have him take a look at my shoulder for reassurance that it was healing correctly, but it was the middle of the night. There is no physician better than Dr. Bailey! He is kind, caring and goes above and beyond than just his surgery patient procedures. He has seen me numerous times and I always leave his office feeling reassured.Thank you Dr. Bailey for your wonderful expertise, but mainly your kind personality and communication with me. You are the complete package of what all patients wish for in a physician❗️

Phenomenal Doctor available in SB…

My husband received references from athletic friends who’ve been personally assisted and treated by Dr. Bailey. We attended an appointment with Dr. R...yu, a formidable member of this team. He suggested Dr. B step in a move forward with my proposed treatment. He is a “less is more” rare surgeon everyone should be seeking. Both are well-pedigreed, yet effacing and humble beyond expectations. The beyond impressive pedigree of this combined team is elite and most decidedly enough to give pause, (until their incredible sense of humility and extension of a rare skillset takes center stage). Everyone in this City needs to be keenly aware of the gifts hidden by the relatable attitude and demeanor of these legends. It was a humbling and lasting impression for me. Santa Barbara residents and beyond should know the name of this team for the BEST professionals. These men are veritable unicorns in this niche. I’m honored to have received such impressive attention and support. Moving forward with such a foundation of trust and faith. Let go, and trust in your process. If life has brought you here, on their doorstep, you are fortunate far reaching any blessings and accolades. Thank you to you both for my amazing hopeful and inspiring visit. You are all ROCK STARS in my book. That’s all that matters. These men have aspired to the BADASS level…and made it. All the way there on the path less traveled. Go forward without hesitation. They always have the patient in their best interest. Ethical above reproach, and memorable. Amazing and profoundly memorable. They MAKE a dent in the universe. Something we should all be driven to accomplish. Their FLOOR is every other comparable business operation’s CEILING. Keep rising and shining your bright lights on the good and decent people of this blessed Xanadu environment and community. Be well, and know that not moment of today was LOST on me.

Elite Ortho Surgeon & Military Professional

Dr. James R. Bailey, is objectively a world class orthopedic surgeon (see his long list of publications, presentations to international audiences, and... trust of members of the U.S. Military special operations community from prior work). What you can't see until you meet Dr. Bailey is the exceptional individualized care and professionalism that derives from being a strong family man, former Marine Officer turned Navy Surgeon, and his conscientious disposition. Dr. Bailey was my surgeon for my AC Joint repair/reconstruction following a military training incident. I requested him by name on the recommendation of a Marine Colonel who also sang Dr. Bailey's praises. As for results, 18 months post-surgery, I attended MARSOC Assessment & Selection and was selected to become a Special Operations Officer having physically competed and outperformed men significantly younger than me. That and follow on MARSOC training put an extreme level of physical stress and weight on my shoulder but it held true and is a testament to Dr. Bailey's elite skill.