Orthopedic Surgeon
510 Castillo Street
Suite 203
Santa Barbara, CA
Top reviews
Very attentive, easy to talk to. And seems genuinely caring.
Dr. Lomedico is professional, caring, direct and knowledgeable.
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
510 Castillo Street
Suite 203
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Alta Orthopaedics
2027 Village Lane
Suite 101
Solvang, CA, 93463
Alta Orthopaedics
210 Palisade Drive
Suite 201
Santa Maria, CA, 93454
More About Dr. Rivka Ihejirika-Lomedico
NPI Number
1487002614
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
Very attentive, easy to talk to. And seems genuinely caring.
Dr. Lomedico is professional, caring, direct and knowledgeable.
Thank you
Knowledgeable and a good listener
This was a follow up visit to surgery that occurred in 13 August. Very satisfactory surgery and the follow up shows that the surgery was a great success. Recovery is going well. I would like to thank the Alta team for a great job.
The telehealth appointment was on time and worked very well. It also saved us a lot of driving in traffic and this was very efficient.
Very knowledgeable and professional. Very nice and understanding
Doctor Rivka Lomedico Is a most kind and smart person and the best professional surgeon And that’s probably not even enough to say good things about this doctor She is the best & blessed which is the blessings to all!!!
Dr. Lomedico is a superb physician with excellent communication skills.
Dr Lomedico is a great doctor. She is very thorough and professional But also has compassion for the patient and listens. Dr has been very helpful to me.
The entire experience of working with Dr. Lomedico and her staff has been positive. The quality of care, the administrative and the results I’ve all been Outstanding. We recommend them without reservation.
I was recommended to the Alta clinic for a hip problem. I’ve seen three doctors there in a years time and all of them have been professional, thorough and determined to resolve the problem. Dr. Birch perform surgery. Dr. Kenly handles my pain management. Dr. Lomedico is handling a back problem for me. All these doctors are wonderful!! I highly recommend Alta clinic!!
She was friendly, informative, answered all my questions and never seemed to be rushed
My experience was wonderful and so is she.
I am very happy with the excellent service i was given by Dr Lemedico She is not only an exceptional doctor but also a very pleasant and caring person.
Very personable and professional. Effective and efficient as well as excellent surgeon .
excellent
Very Good
Dr Lomedico was professional, knowledgable and very personable. Spent a lot of time with me and I felt like she was concerned for my well being.
Everyone was really nice, very friendly. Yes I would recommend Alta Orthopeadic to others
Excellent job they give me the best treat and good service for me was really service thank you all of you for a great service
It was fine.
Excellent
great
Excellent experience. Easy all around. Highly recommend!
Very professional
Dr. Lomedico was very delightful, patient, took time to talk with and listen to me, and she was empathetic to my situation. And she provided a couple of options.
Dr. Lomedico was great, listened well, answered my questions, explained my MRI reading thoroughly, and was very kind.
Dr Lomedico was great. Personable, professional and knowledgeable. She explained the results of my tests in a way that I completely understood. Highly recommend her for anyone who needs a spine specialist.
Very professional atmosphere the only thing I would have to say is that I've always had to wait 45min to an hour for my appointment s which is disappointing
