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
Prompt, courteous, professional, good listener
Dr. U has strong listening skills. He doesn't rush into surgery. Instead, he discusses other options to try before surgery.
Thank you very much.
Professional, friendly, covered everything I needed.
Solved problem the first time. Appt. on time
Very good physician
Very though and helpful.
I felt secure. This is critical for a good outcome.
Best Orthopedic Surgeon ever for soooo soooo many reasons!
First time in the office. It was a very pleasant experience from the beginning to the end!!!