Dr. Brian Patrick Oppermann, MD - Port Matilda, PA
Rheumatology • State College, PA • 4 locations mentioned locations
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870
Phone
800-230-4565
media@geisinger.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Video Visits Available
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Geisinger Provider Portal: 4.8 out of 5 (330 ratings, 29 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report: N/A (271 reviews)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and expert in his field (often cited as the best rheumatologist in the area).
- Good listener who takes time to explain complex medical information clearly.
- Responsive to patient messages and flare-ups via patient portals.
- Utmost trust in his clinical skills and discernment.
Common complaints
- Some patients feel appointments are rushed and short (less than 5 minutes).
- Some patients find he talks too fast and needs more time to process information.
- Concerns about office scheduling pressures.
"The best rheum in State College, possibly anywhere. He really knows his stuff, and he always takes the time to explain things to you and listen to your experiences. Cannot recommend Dr Oppermann highly enough."
— Geisinger Patient Reviews"Dr. O does talk fast....sometimes I feel like I need a minute to process, before he goes on to the next topic."
— Geisinger Patient Reviews"This visit was so fast, less than 5 minutes, I feel that I need to look for a facility and doctor that provides me with confidence in the system that I matter."
— Geisinger Patient ReviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Philip Alan Pilgram, MD - Port Matilda, PA - Family Medicine - Book an Appointment — Mar 12, 2026
- Isaac Oppermann Named Big Ten Men’s XC Freshman of the Week - Penn State - Official Athletics Website — Sep 10, 2025
- Lauren E. Williams, PA - Physician Assistant in Port Matilda, PA — May 14, 2026
- Elissa Rhed – Port Matilda, PA | Family Nurse Practitioner — Sep 12, 2025
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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