Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
511 Bath St
3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA
93101
Top reviews
Dr. Lomedico is a bone and spine expert. She is an excellent surgeon and really cares about her patients. After recovering from two spinal surgeries, she is now proactively managing my bone density and osteoporosis. I have absoShow morelute trust that she is providing the longevity and quality of life that I hope to achieve. Dr. Lomedico’s intelligence in her field is beyond your expectations. Wow, what a Great Doctor! Impressive training got her where she is today. We are lucky to have her in our community.
I am a new patient of Dr. Lomedico and am very pleased with the services provided. Imaging was done on-site and was quick and easy. Dr. Lomedico took the time to review the images with me, explain her initial diagnosis, scheduleShow more additional diagnostic tests, and provide me with a plan for my future care. All was done in a friendly, professional manner, and I am very confident in Dr. Lomedico and her staff.
Rivka Ihejirika-Lomedico, MD, is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic surgeon and Spine specialist at Alta Orthopaedics, located in Santa Barbara and Solvang, California. Dr. Lomedico understands that the journey to seeking a spine consultation can be challenging for patients. She aims to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while offering non-operative, minimally invasive, and traditional surgical treatments for all spine disorders.
Dr. Lomedico, a southern California native, is a graduate of Davidson College where she was a Presidential Scholar earning a full academic scholarship and three research grants. She then attended Vanderbilt Medical School where she received the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship and graduated in the top 5% of her class with Junior AOA designation along with numerous other clinical and service-oriented awards.
Dr. Lomedico completed Orthopaedic Surgical Residency including an additional basic science research year at New York University Langone Medical Center/Hospital for Joint Diseases. As a graduate of the 6-year clinician scientist track at NYU, she continued to distinguish herself during residency by receiving four grants and numerous research awards. She then trained at the Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital combined spine fellowship program in Boston, MA. There she gained extensive experience in the operative and non-operative management of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathology. Here at Alta, she treats patients of all ages with traumatic, degenerative, deforming, oncologic, and congenital conditions in the spine.
Dr. Lomedico has a strong interest in bone health optimization, regenerative medicine, and wellness. She has over 100+ contributions to the scientific community including publications, presentations, and teachings. Here at Alta, she continues to engage in clinical research and collaborate with researchers locally and at major institutions. Dr. Lomedico is also a certified yoga instructor whose experience in Integrative Health allows her to provide patients with evidence-based recommendations for alternative therapies.
She is married to Mark Lomedico, and they have two beautiful children. In her spare time, she enjoys family life, running, hiking, yoga, and working on her golf game.
ACL
Elbow Tendon Pathology
Fractures
Meniscus Tears
Rotator Cuff Disease and Calcific Tendonitis
Shoulder Dislocation & Instability
Shoulder Replacement
Tommy John Surgery
Locations (3)
Alta Orthopaedics
511 Bath St
3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
210 Palisade Drive
Suite 201
Santa Maria, CA, 93454
2027 Village Lane
Suite 101
Solvang, CA, 93463
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NPI Number
1487002614
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
Dr. Lomedico is a bone and spine expert. She is an excellent surgeon and really cares about her patients. After recovering from two spinal surgeries, she is now proactively managing my bone density and osteoporosis. I have absolute trust that she is providing the longevity and quality of life that I hope to achieve. Dr. Lomedico’s intelligence in her field is beyond your expectations. Wow, what a Great Doctor! Impressive training got her where she is today. We are lucky to have her in our community.
EXCELLENT initial consutlation informative, fact finding and direction setting with a well thought out plan of action to relieve spinal pain and loss of leg control. Dr. Lomedico was very empathetic....rare these day!
My appointment was on time she was very helpful
I have always been treated with respect. Victoria listened and answered with words I could understand. All staff are amazing
She is always concerned with your healing process and an understanding doctor.
I am a new patient of Dr. Lomedico and am very pleased with the services provided. Imaging was done on-site and was quick and easy. Dr. Lomedico took the time to review the images with me, explain her initial diagnosis, schedule additional diagnostic tests, and provide me with a plan for my future care. All was done in a friendly, professional manner, and I am very confident in Dr. Lomedico and her staff.
Victoria is great easy to work with,
She has been very nice and helpful to me during my injury
Julia and the staff at Alta are great...I felt listened to, and that my concerns were taken seriously. I would definitely recommend Alta if you need orthopedic care.
It was a brief,but productive
Good, especially PA Victoria Lindsay is very helpful and caring.
Loved how she was very concerned about my health and concerns.
PA Julia Frohling was wonderful. Clear, efficient, kind and extremely intelligent. I appreciate how professional she is and very highly recommend her to anyone with spine needs.
Victoria is awesome she really listens gives you great feedback and if you can't make it to a simple test x-ray MRI etc she's willing to do over the phone appointments which is great I highly recommend Victoria!!
She is an excellent Dr.. I recommend her, she was very happy and satisfied with my operation that she did.
Liked the doctor very much. She was direct, explained my situation clearly, listened carefully to my explanations of pain experiences. I would definitely recommend her to any of my acquaintances.
Para mí es una persona muy amable atenta y comprometida con sus pacientes y por supuesto muy profesional
I’ve been an extremely grateful & truly appreciative patient of both Victoria’s & Dr. Kenly’s…& for a quite lengthy & challenging timeframe. They’ve been so supportive & helpful, & are utmost professional & beyond qualified! I’m so elated to have found them & been of such focus & benefit from ALL of their efforts. Many, many thanks, to & for everything they do & offer each & every time! They’re the BEST!
Very nice staff
Dr RIVKA Ihejirika, is very caring when it comes to her patients, I highly recommend her . She has listened and understands my pain and direct the treatment I needed to start feeling better. It truly means a lot when you’re in pain and just need someone to hear you out. The staff and everyone there is amazing and caring and very professional thank you
I love that everyone is nice starting from receptionist, assistant and doctor ,they are compassionate to me as I have some good days, but mostly bad days but know that when I go theyre for lil bit I feel someone cares and will get me through things and theyll get help for my injurys ¹soon
I have been suffering with horrible pain in my neck for months now and got the an MRI to see what needs attention. My head at times I feel when I move my head will detach from my neck and the pain. Is horrible and also being dizzy . The only time I do not hurt is when I am lying down . Now I have to wait again for a week or so to see Pain Mge. Why?
I would like you to order the MRI so hopefully I can have it before my appt. This pain is not fun. Carleen Koller
Victoria is always supportive, knowledgeable and takes the time to address my concerns and future treatment plans.
Victoria has always been there for me when I needed her help. She is wonderful in following through on my items of need.
Loved talking with Rivika, she’s up to date with our no blood policy
I never feel like Victoria is rushed when I’m talking with her. Always feel like she has a genuine concern for what ails me. And suggests what might help.
She was very thorough and kind.
Es buena con la atencion para sus pacientes la recomendaria a amigos gracias
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