Dr Halbrecht is a nationally respected Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine specialist with 25 years of experience caring for bone and joint injuries. He is the Medical Director for the Institute for Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine (IASM), located in San Francisco. IASM’s innovative research and surgical techniques have attracted patients from all over the world seeking state of the art treatment and rehabilitation.

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.66

Wait time

4.58

Bedside manner

4.77

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Excellent service from the call right away after booking the appointment to the PA who I saw at the doctors office.

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He charming, thorough, and obviously quite knowledgeable. I think he's an excellent doctor. James Dalessandro

January 28, 2014James D.Verified patient

My appointment went great Doctor answered all my questions & im going back to my PCP to get hand X-rays

July 12, 2022Initials hidden

The Dr was very approachable and had great bedside manner. He provided recommendations and listened.

March 11, 2021Kelson H.Verified patient

Everyone was very friendly and professional. Dr Halbrecht was easy to talk to, realistic and sincere.

December 8, 2011Malarie J.Verified patient

Liked this doctor. Very helpful. Listened. Patient friendly. Hopefully, I will have good results!

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great listener, informative, awesome front office staff. wish I could find Dr. Halbrecht earlier.

August 6, 2020Emre V.Verified patient

The front desk messed up the zocdoc/internal calendar coordination twice but the doctor was great.

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I always receive excellent treatment and consultation. Would highly recommend Dr. Halbrecht.

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Doctor provided lots of 1 on 1 time and was not rushed in asking questions to diagnose issue.

David R.Verified patient

It was great. Very professional place and had a great visit and session with Dr. Halbrecht.

May 18, 2016Michael L.Verified patient

Highly recommend to prefill all the forms if you’re first time here, will save a lot of time

September 10, 2018Oleg G.Verified patient

Great experience! Was able to make an appointment within a week, and I received great care.

February 6, 2018Mariel W.Verified patient

Answered all my questions. I'll answer more as we get closer to my rotator cuff surgery.

September 22, 2011Initials hidden

Dr. Halbrecht was very nice, professional, informative, and helpful. Highly reccomend!

January 26, 2016Jason K.Verified patient

Excellent visit. Smart, empathetic good listener great suggestions. Highly recommend.

June 24, 2020Harold G.Verified patient

I found the Dr to be very informative and spent plenty of time explaining my options.

April 30, 2013Initials hidden

An excellent bedside manner, and really know his field. Would recommend any day.

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Booked my appointment the day before, walked right in and they were ready to go.

Alexander B.Verified patient

Well run office, prompt appointment, thorough exam, everything well explained.

May 1, 2018Anthony B.Verified patient

Smart and experienced. He's a doctor you can trust. I enjoyed working with him.

Jeff C.Verified patient

Excellent experience- staff, tech and doctor were prompt, friendly and diligent

August 25, 2017Lawrence S.Verified patient

Very experienced, knowledgeable and professional. Would recommend to anyone.

November 22, 2016Andrew Y.Verified patient

Efficient staff, on time, to the point explanations. Highly recommended

November 14, 2017Noa S.Verified patient

The staff and everyone there was very hospitable, will go back again!

Matthew H.Verified patient

Very kind doctor and staff. I would absolutely return, if needed.

October 17, 2012Justin Bradley F.Verified patient

Friendly doctor, was knowledgeable but straight to the point.

November 21, 2021Olumayowa A.Verified patient

Very friendly staff and excellent diagnosis and bedside manner.

June 6, 2016Can D.Verified patient

Very professional staff and thorough/attentive consultation!

July 12, 2016Herval F.Verified patient

Very courteous and very professional. Answers all questions.

March 22, 2016Jerry G.Verified patient

Dr. Halbrecht was incredibly knowledgeable and professional.

September 8, 2015Satyajeet P.Verified patient

wonderful visit. very simple and informative. Many thanks

June 30, 2011Initials hidden

so far so good-quick, efficient and got the care I needed

October 22, 2013Jeffrey M.Verified patient

I found the Dr. To be very thorough and informative .

August 22, 2013Debra C.Verified patient

To the point, thorough, appropriate bedside manner.

May 24, 2016Initials hidden

Very personable and to the point. Great experience.

February 11, 2019Siddharth A.Verified patient

Would recommend Dr. Halbrecht without reservation!

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I like the fact that he tells you just like it is.

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Doctor was not helpful, billed me for a significant amount when they told me there would be no out of pocket charge. Terrible experience. Do not visit

James H.Verified patient

Excellent doctor and staff.

December 19, 2022Catherine G.Verified patient

Great experience!! You get treated well, and everyone is helpful and professional! Felt way better after the diagnosis.

September 9, 2019Mohammed F.Verified patient

Profesional treatment, Dr Dickinson was very thorough and answered all my questions to the best of his knowledge.

November 19, 2019Luisa G.Verified patient

Very friendly doctor, took a lot of time and didn't rush our meeting. Appreciate the consultation!

February 12, 2020Ze-hong O.Verified patient

Great all the way around. They noticed something a previous provider did not.

May 19, 2021Initials hidden

The doctors that visit visited me was not the same as one from the profile

December 16, 2020Alberto C.Verified patient

Smart and educated advise. Would like to see the doctor again

December 5, 2019Borys D.Verified patient

Friendly, professional, quick, efficient. A great visit.

April 25, 2021Paul P.Verified patient

Ephriam was great and knew how to make me feel better

March 12, 2021Jerome F.Verified patient

Great explanation of my injury and review of my MRI. My other doctors weren’t as clear and I didn’t have a good idea of the entire plan and rationales. This doctor and his staff really put me at ease. Arrive early and plan ahead be prepared for your appt and your patience will be rewarded.

July 6, 2023Otto S.Verified patient

Dr. Dickinson did a quick exam, gave clear explanations answered my questions and quickly performed a procedure to solve my issue.

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