Jan S. Ulbrecht's Online Review Report Card

I have had a bad ankle (left) for over two years and my right one has been bad for one year. I have been seeing Dr. Ulbrecht for a little over a year and I have to say that he is the best. He listens, he does everything he can to help me out. His staff is helpful , concerned about me and my issues , they all go above and beyond to help out. I've read some of the comments on here and I have to wonder if they saw the same doctor I did. All I can say is that I really like him and his staff . And I give them all a 5 star rating.

2:30 appointment, at 4:00 I checked with the nurse who had to go see where he was. Was told he would be right with me when she returned. Unacceptable, we are all busy people.

I have known Dr. Ulbrecht since 1988 when my 18-month daughter was diagnosed with Diabetes. He took great care of her then and always asks about her today. I developed Addison's disease and he is taking care of me now too at my request. I really feel that he is one of the most caring doctors in the field. It will be a truly sad day when he decides that he wants to relax and enjoy some of life, i.e. retire. I will be both sad and extremely happy for him.

This Dr is arrogant and careless. He is pretty much the only endo in State College which explains why he is still in practice. He repeatedly misdiagnosed me. Thank God I sought help out of area or may illness would still be progressing. I would not recommend him for any reason.

Been a patient for 2 years, have yet to see Dr. Ulbrecht. Handed a pamphlet about diet and told you have to make good choices in a condescending tone. Second "issue" with my Humalog prescription: pharmacy couldn't refill without prior authorization ( 2nd time this has happened in last few months). Called the office and spoke with a nurse who said the incorrect script was on file at pharmacy, she would have it updated and sent over asap. 24 hours later ( i have been out of Humalog since lunchtime yesterday) and still no insulin! The pharmacy told me that the script had been changed to Novalog due to an insurance issue and they did not have it in stock. No mention of this during phone call with nurse at Ulbrecht's office yesterday. Informed by pharmacy that their next closest location would be Williamsport and they would be happy to call it in there. So looking at driving to Williamsport to get Novalog, which I have never used before. Will be leaving this practice as soon as I can find someone else. Jenny Knecht who replaced Barb Purdum has been helpful and knowledgable but she is the only in this office I can say that about.

Dr. Ulbrecht took my money, made no suggestions, was cold and aloof. He appeared disinterested and bored and should truly retire from medicine NOW. He is a poor excuse for a Dr.

Terrible dr. Was allergic to insulin and he said I wasn't that would be rare. 3 biopsies later yep I was allergic to the insulin. He needs to retire.

I don't normally post reviews for much of anything, but I've never met a doctor who seemed to care so little about his patients. Dr. Ulbrecht prescribed medication to me without explaining its purpose. Then, when I started experiencing adverse side effects, it took him a week to contact me to address the problem. His message, conveyed through someone else, was "tell her she could take the whole dose, a part of the dose, or none at all." I'm hurting, and miserable, and terrified.

very compassionate, personable. courteous staff. great follow up.

The only thing that he told me was that I was overweight ( I wear size 8 pants. Im not an obese person!!) and should exercise more and eat better. The problem is I already do those things and I'm still having issues which is why I went to see a specialist. He barely looked at any of my paperwork knew nothing about me. Asked no questions. Gave no advice that was valuable. He was terrible, rude and a waste of time and money.