Dr. Anthony Unger is a nationally recognized expert in Total Joint Replacement and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Anthony Unger is a nationally recognized expert in Total Joint Replacement and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Anthony Unger is a nationally recognized expert in Total Joint Replacement and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is a regular lecturer, teacher, and researcher for these techniques and educates physicians around the world in this discipline. His expertise in Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery draws patients from around the world.
Dr. Unger also has developed several new implants and technologies and has been awarded multiple U.S. patents in the area of Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery.
Dr. Unger is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
EDUCATION
State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Degree: M. D. - 1980
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
Degree: B. S. – 1976
Comprehensive Arthritis Fellowship
The Hospital for Special Surgery
July 1, 1985 - June 30, 1986
Director: A. E. Inglis, M.D.
Orthopaedic Research
University of Pennsylvania
July 1, 1981 - June 30, 1982
Director: C. T. Brighton, M.D.
Residency University of Pennsylvania
July 1, 1981 - June 30, 1985
Director: C. T. Brighton, M.D.
Internship Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
July 1, 1980 - June 30, 1981
Director: James Mullen, M.D.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Director: Sibley Institute for Bone and Joint Health
Sibley Memorial Hospital
2010-present
Director: MIS Hip/Knee Surgery Center
George Washington University Medical Center
2006-2011
George Washington University Medical Center
Department of Orthopaedics
Clinical Professor, 1986-present
Georgetown University Medical Center
Department of Orthopaedics
Associate Clinical Professor, 1986-present
Co-director, Orthopaedic Section
The Georgetown University Hemophiliac Center
Washington, DC, 1986 – Present
Director: Washington Center for Hip and Knee Surgery
Washington, DC, 2008- present
Associate Editor/Reviewer: Journal of Arthroplasty
2012-present
Associate Editor/Reviewer: Arthroplasty Today
2014-present
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Medical Association, 1989-2000
D C Medical Society, 1989-2000
Washington Orthopaedic Society, 1989-present
D C Rheumatism Society, 1989-2000
Jacobi Society, 1989-present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1989-present
Association for Arthritic Hip & Knee Surgery, Charter Member, 1989-present
Eastern Orthopaedic Association, 1995-2000
Osler Society, 2001-2010
Dr. Tony is the best!
Fabulous visit, as always. He gets it.
Excellent surgeon,kind,courteous and very patient
Dr Unger and his staff are the best. He provided outstanding care in replacing my hip. I am finally free of my hip pain. I can’t thank him enough. He is thorough and answered all of my questions.
Great care. Listened to my issues and had a solution!
Dr. Unger is an extremely competent and caring orthopedic doctor. He takes time to answer any questions you may have and is very reassuring in his manner. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for an excellent orthopedic doctor.
Thorough. Explains things well. Answers questions. Shares information. Reassuring
Provided thoughtful advice throughout the process and was fair about the billing.
I find his advice to be the best. I often recommend him to others with leg or shoulder issues. A great bedside manner as well.
Dr Unger was personable and professional. Answered my questions without hesitation.