Dr. med. Peter Ulbach

I had been a patient of Dr. Ulbach for several weeks and then had to switch from private to public health insurance. After that, I only received one more call from him, saying he currently had no more capacity and would contact me if a spot became available. That was two years ago. Terrible doctor!

I have been a patient of Dr. Ulbach for a long time and can say that he is my trusted doctor. I always experience very friendly interaction with patients, including from Mrs. Ulbach at reception. In short: I feel very well cared for there and can highly recommend the practice.

I absolutely cannot understand the bad reviews. Dr. Ulbach is a leading expert in his field. Mrs. Ulbach and her daughter are friendly and very helpful. Of course, if you only go there to get a sick note, you shouldn't be surprised by certain reactions. Dr. Ulbach made my life worth living again over 10 years ago. Thank you for everything. Peter Jacobs 10/2018

Absolutely not. Many years ago, I was in a severe crisis and consulted Dr. Ulbach for the first time. He told me I just needed to go back to work, and my condition would improve. I went straight to another doctor and have been continuously on sick leave since 2001. I've been to clinics, doctors, therapies, medications, assessments—I've had it all. They must all have been wrong if it had been based on just a few minutes of conversation with Dr. Ulbach.

I am very outraged by this practice, and it's very sad how my husband was treated there. My husband had been a patient of Dr. Ulbach for 10 years; initially as a private patient—that's the only reason he got an appointment immediately back then. As a privately insured patient, he received everything: hospital referrals, stays in private clinics, medical certificates, expert opinions, sick notes, short-notice appointments... and was taken seriously. They even said that his depression probably wouldn't improve. Six months ago, my husband switched to public health insurance, and he was told beforehand that Dr. Ulbach could no longer continue his treatment, that there would be no more short-notice appointments, and that his daughter would be taking over his care. I can accept that there's a difference between privately and publicly insured patients; unfortunately, it's become common practice—but I still don't think it's right. However, that's not the reason for my negative review. Today my husband went to Dr. Ulbach's office because he is still ill and unable to work, and because he wants to start lithium therapy. The practice is unfamiliar with this therapy, refuses to provide support, and is therefore rejecting it. My husband has tried so many different medications over the past 10 years, and nothing has provided long-term relief. Months ago, a medical assessor from a private insurance company recommended (and even mandated) this lithium therapy to ensure he receives a pension. Today, he received no support whatsoever; his depressive episode was questioned, a sick note is not possible, but a referral would be issued... I cannot understand this behavior. It's fine if the practice cannot or does not want to administer this therapy. But to simply abandon someone like this and tell them they have to find a day clinic or doctor themselves is beyond me. He was told today that depressed people can't demand anything and that he is only making demands. But he can take care of things on his own (and sometimes he has to demand things). It's very contradictory and simply heartbreaking. ' ... This practice may be good for privately insured patients, but I would advise against it for anyone with statutory health insurance.