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Dr. Donald Unger, DO

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Specializes in: Family Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)
Professional interests include: lab tests, women's sports medicine, skin issues, and more.
135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie Erie Vamc (562), Philadelphia Vamc (642) 3900 Woodland Avenue Phila...
PA 19104

Dr. Donald Unger, DO is a family medicine practitioner specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Donald Unger, DO is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Allegheny Health Network and APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP OF PENNSYLVANIA PC.

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Office Locations

135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie Erie Vamc (562), Philadelphia Vamc (642) 3900 Woodland Avenue Phila...
PA 19104
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4950 Buffalo Road
Erie, PA 16510
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Some issues Dr. Donald Unger, DO can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

  • Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
  • Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
  • Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
  • Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
  • Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Impulse control and addiction disorders
  • Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

  • Genetic history
  • Chemical imbalances in the brain
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Substance use
  • Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
  • Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
  • Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Skin Issues

The skin is the largest organ in the body, protecting and covering the more sensitive inner organs. Considering its size and that it is constantly exposed to the elements, the skin is usually relatively problem-free. However that doesn't mean that issues don't come up from time to time that might need the help of a professional. The most common skin issues that people seek medical help with are cosmetic issues, acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and skin growths.

Professional cosmetic skin treatments exist to treat wrinkles, scars, dark spots, remove excess hair, tone and tighten skin, and otherwise improve the appearance of the skin. They may use lasers, light therapy, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or many other forms of skin treatment.

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, most commonly on the face or back. The clogged follicles can then become infected and inflamed. Treatments include antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and retinoid creams.

Eczema is dry, sensitive skin that causes an itchy red rash, often in response to specific triggers. It is common in childhood but can sometimes last into adulthood. The main treatment involves keeping skin well moisturized.

Dermatitis is the medical name for any kind of skin inflammation or rash. Rashes can happen because of an allergy or contact with an irritating substance. They may be red, itchy, or even painful. They are often treated with antihistamines or moisturizing creams containing cortisone.

Psoriasis is patches of thick, red skin that is covered in silvery scales. It is often itchy and sore. Psoriasis is thought to be caused by an immune disorder, and it runs in families. Psoriasis is not contagious. There is no cure, but there are medicated creams available to treat the symptoms.

Skin growths, including warts and moles, are usually not serious. However, some skin growths should be examined by a doctor to make sure they don't cause problems in the future. Warts are harmless, rough, bumpy growths caused by a viral infection. They occur most often on the hands and feet. Because they are caused by a virus, they are contagious. Moles are brown or black spots that are sometimes raised slightly from the surface of the skin. They happen when clumps of pigment cells form in a cluster instead of spread out. Moles are harmless except that they are more vulnerable to cancer than other parts of the skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and its risk increases with sun exposure and fair skin tone.

Skin issues can be embarrassing or irritating, but most are minor and can be treated without serious problems. Some, however, can be a sign of a more significant issue, so it is important to see a doctor for anything out of the ordinary.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care 1358
inpatient care 1188
outpatient care 170

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 220
Female 268
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 453
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 148
85 and over 130
Less than 65 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 41
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care 1142
inpatient care 998
outpatient care 144

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 184
Female 242
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 398
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 109
85 and over 103
Less than 65 85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 45
Dementia 27
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care 877
inpatient care 785
outpatient care 92

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 320
Female 394
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 628
Black 54
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 220
85 and over 162
Less than 65 152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 50
Dementia 26
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care 370
inpatient care 311
outpatient care 59

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 101
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 226
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 41
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 43
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 44
Dementia 32
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care 164
inpatient care 129
outpatient care 35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 81
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 168
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 41
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 44
Dementia 25
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care 481
inpatient care 446
outpatient care 35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 107
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 227
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 50
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 53
Dementia 29
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care 848
inpatient care 767
outpatient care 81

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 214
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 389
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 92
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 46
Diabetes 48
Dementia 31
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care 546
inpatient care 491
outpatient care 55

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 155
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 285
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 97
85 and over 64
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 52
Diabetes 47
Dementia 34
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care 551
inpatient care 526
outpatient care 25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 98
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 204
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 73
85 and over 49
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 44
Dementia 23
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 13
hospital care 122
inpatient care 122

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 35
Female 53
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 24
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 42
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 38
Dementia 24
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 54

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Male 27
Female 43
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 23
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald Unger, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

doctor visit 33
hospital care 645
inpatient care 576
outpatient care 77

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO.

Gender
Female 169
Male 140
Ethnicity
Black / African American 6
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 270
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 68
75 to 84 91
Less than 65 57
65 to 74 88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald Unger, DO From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald Unger, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 28
Cancer 12
Dementia 25

Education & Training

Dr. Donald Unger, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Donald Unger, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Allegheny Health Network
APOGEE MEDICAL GROUP OF PENNSYLVANIA PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donald Unger, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $100 INVOKANA
$59 		XARELTO
$41
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $62 ELIQUIS
$62
Pfizer Inc. $14 ZYVOX
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $176

Biography

Dr. Donald Unger's area of specialization is family medicine. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Unger trained at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) for residency. His areas of expertise include joint stiffness, eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), and women's sports medicine. Dr. Unger is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.