Pros: Listens well, asks essential questions, very down-to-Earth, level-headed, knows his stuff. Cons: Slight temper (Who wouldn't get a little pissed off arguing with someone who doesn't quite have it all upstairs?), a tad quick with the Rx pad and pen, not super-informative on medication side-effects (but then again, any good doc wouldn't want to sabotage treatment by scaring a patient). Overall: This man is good at what he does. Tips for getting the most out of John: Type everything you want to cover in your appointment beforehand and print two copies, one for you, one for him; this ensures you get the most out of your time and don't miss any important symptoms, concerns, etc. Ask lots of questions. Be patient and trusting, some drugs (SSRIs for instance) are pretty much complete trial-and-error, so don't get mad at John if the fist drug doesn't hit the spot. Fortunately, John is good at returning phone calls if you find yourself struggling on a med.

Submitted Dec. 31, 2013

on February 29,2012, I called John Erpenbach's nurse, it was a Wed. afternoon, I told her a LONG LIST of symptoms I was having, I was super crying, having suicidal thoughts (I have overdosed before, back in Dec. 2008). the nurse told me John probably wouldn't get back to me til Thursday. I'd figure that if I'd tried suicide before & I was having major suicidal thoughts that I should have received an ASAP response. It made me feel that I wasn't important enough because I did not, in fact, get a response until MONDAY(March 5th)& the nurse told me that John said to tell me to adjust a couple of my medications. I was waiting & waiting, & waiting for a phone call for 5 DAYS. I was pissed, upset, feeling unimportant. I believe John carries a cell phone on him, & pretty sure it works. this was very important to me. told John about this on my next appt.3-19-12. he looked through my folder, had no info at all about it.

Submitted June 30, 2013

Would not recommend...this man has treated my mom for a few years. It has been a roller coaster. He is so rude, he yells at my mom, who suffers from major depression, in the office (is that something you should do to a depressed patient???) His nurse is one of the rudest people we have encountered. She hangs up on my mom when she calls in with questions or concerns. My mother has gone down hill a lot since seeing him. Very rude man and nurse!

Submitted April 22, 2013

I have seen John since 2005 He has helped my life out greatly. Thank You

Submitted July 9, 2012

Great guy. He is very knowledgeable. Staff was very friendly.

Submitted Dec. 30, 2011

A breath of fresh air, finally someone who listens. Very knowledeable, in all aspects of his field. I went into my first appointment with a negative attitude. I left with high spirits, and for the first time in 20years, I felt like there was hope for me after all. He is high energy, which should not be mistaken with arrogance. I only wish there were more doctors in this world like him.

Submitted May 9, 2011

this doctor is the best of the best....talked about my issues and responded accordingly...reviewed the drug proceeses and any side effects...a-number one n.p.

Submitted July 12, 2010

I would not recommend this doctor. He doesn’t listen to his patients concerns and doesn’t follow up on conditions. He comes across as very arrogant and narrow minded. He also is not truthful on side effects of the medication. I would not trust this doctor with your life.

Submitted Jan. 23, 2010