Joanne Halbrecht's Online Review Report Card

She had commercials about being a stem cell specialist & provider. She was not. She had antiquated equipment and cortisone shots as a treatment. She also weight shamed me and told me to get on the $400 beach body plan.. she made fun of her ex husband during a (much regretted) cortisone shot proceedure.

Would be be wary of patient qualification process for regenerative treatment. Both myself and immediate family member have had ZERO benefits from the process. Not responsive to patient progress reports, hears what she wants to hear.

I saw Dr. Halbrecht for the first time today. Liked her immediately. She spent more time talking with me and examining my knees than any other Ortho Dr. has done in the past. She's also explained a couple of non-invasive alternatives at this point prior to every trying stem cell therapy or any kind of joint replacement. I will definitely return and recommend her.

Since my retirement, I take time to review info on m past Doctors as well as current ones. I noticed a poor review and wanted to voice my personal experiences as well as ALL OF THE PATIENTS that I have refered to her. Dr. Halbrecht has done many procedures on my knees, and suggested 2 knee replacements as well. At Porter Hospital, the entire staff refers to her as "The Best of the Best". Recently, she insisted that I get rehab on my shoulder instead of surgery-she was correct again, of course. Her attention to detail and personal attention to my issues are astounding and productive for my health as well as ALL OF THE PEOPLE I have refered to her. I'm especially impressed with her reluctance to perform surgery-she tried everything first and then uses surgery as a last option. Having played Football for the NFL as well as a major University, I'm sorry to report that I've seen most everything. Dr. Halbrecht is the most qualified in her field, quick to refer to other Docs in an effort to gain the optimum results, and is confident-but, listens closely to formulate an optimum direction. Frankly, reading a recent review from someone leads me to question the motives of it based on the many, many people that I know with STELLAR reviews-even though they may not have written notes.

I saw Dr. Halbrecht last June due to sharp pain on my right shoulder whenever I moved my right arm. After doing a quick in-office X-Ray, Dr. Halbrecht explained to me clearly what she thought was the best option for me -- specialized physical therapy first. Only if physical therapy could not help my condition, she would then consider other options. After five weeks of physical therapy, my shoulder was in much better shape. 10 months later, I only have occasional discomfort on my shoulder.

Dr. Halbrecht is a great doctor and surgeon! I am 12 weeks post op ACL reconstruction and have no pain, full range of motion and strength. She guided me through the whole process and made enjoyable. Great to talk to, listens to you and takes time to provide education on your injury, all options available and the plan to correct. Would highly recommend Dr. Halbrecht!!!

Currently seeing Dr. Halbrecht for knee pain. Dr. Halbrecht is a compassionate, active listener and a partner in developing treatment options for my knees. I have pursued or are pursuing with her guidance a full range of tactics - steroid injections, daily NSAID meds, physical therapy, acupuncture (not her call, but with her knowledge and encouragement), etc. She is generous with her time. Her staff is amazing. Competent and caring.

Have taken my entire family (8 people!) to see Dr Halbrecht. Always professional and she sees us quickly and takes the time to fully evaluate the concern

Straight forward, no nonsense care with a great staff and doctor. Very knowledgeable and practical. she is young, but reminded me of my doctor when I was a child, who I loved and trusted for 21 years!

This is ah honest description of my experience and perspective/opinion based on that experience. I would give a 0 rating if it were possible. I had an ACL revision done by Dr. Halbrecht, which resulted in a broken screw tip floating loose in my knee joint 8 mos. post op. Dr. H. was defensive and stated the screw tip could not possibly be hers - after having it removed by another surgeon it appears that it definitely was placed by her. Dr. H. was unprofessional, overly confident and lied to us.