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Dr. Frederick Bunge, MD

Dr. Frederick Bunge, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Frederick Bunge, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Oak Ridge, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bunge has extensive experience in Upper Respiratory Conditions, "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures", and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Health Corbin and Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

800 Oak Ridge Tpke Ste C100 Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Telehealth available

Dr. Bunge is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bunge specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Bunge's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bunge

4.4
26 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
4%
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2 star
8%
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1 star
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Dr. Bunge is great! It's really hard to find a doctor like him in the Knoxville Oak Ridge area. He is a person with lots of wisdom, which makes him unique. He always listens and explains the possible remedies in layman's language. Thank you, Dr. Bunge for everything.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 18, 2024
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I saw Dr. Bunge for an unproductive cough. His staff was very nice, and I was very pleased with him as my doctor. He was very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Wanda Dunlap – Aug 01, 2023
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disappointed
The office staff were short and unfriendly. Office atmosphere stressful. I had to wait an hour and 45 min before I was called back to a room. Dr. Bunge was pleasant and apologetic. He explained my condition well. Very disappointed with the wait and the office staff.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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May 10, 2023
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Air Lift procedure
Dr. Bunge is great! I had severe sleep apnea and he performed the Air Lift procedure and it is wonderful. I no longer have sleep apnea. He is very caring and concerned with my health. He did a thorough exam and explained everything before the surgery. I would recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Carla Weems – May 19, 2022
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Dr. Bunge is a good doctor. However, you are required to fill out pages of information (new or it's been a while) which apparently is not read at the time of the visit. He also is quick, so if you are slower, he will be gone before you ask a question.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2021
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Dr Bunge was extremely rude and demeaning. I would NEVER recommend him to any person that I care about, nor a dog. I would travel across the country to another provider rather than see him again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 others found this helpful
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Anti-Bunge – Jan 21, 2021
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If you’ve been looking for an ENT specialist who will treat you as if you are a part of their family, and not just as another number, Dr Bunge is the doctor to go to. After several visits with other specialists who were FAR from competent, Dr Bunge helped me breathe again and changed my life in the process. His passion and care for his patients is like none other and your health and well-being is his #1 priority. The staff at the Oakridge office and the nurses that took care of me pre, during, and post surgery at the Corbin Outpatient clinic were so caring and helpful. Thank you so much, Dr Bunge. If I could give you a thousand stars, I would.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Hazel Hadley McKnight – Jul 04, 2020
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My review isn't one that just reflects what I think of Dr. Bunge, but also the entire office at East TN Ear, Nose and Throat of Oak Ridge, TN. I do not consider Dr. Bunge my doctor, he is my friend, and someone I have the highest respect for. Not only is he caring about my needs he is someone I know would do all he could to help me whatever need I was needing at the time. He is someone who lives his life by compassion and giving attitude, and I was never seeing anyone else but him for my ENT needs. I fear the day he retires, but then I will just need to find where he lives and go there. :) Also, the office staff are ones that I enjoy seeing each time I go to the Oak Ridge office. I consider them friends and I love taking them a box of donuts to brighten their day. I've not had any interactions with the other physicians in the office, but if they carry themselves to the same level of care and compassion that Dr. Bunge has then patients will be very lucky having them for a physician
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Travis Butler – Jan 25, 2020
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My experience was very good. I had an issue with one of my ears for a couple of months. Dr. Binge was so caring & very professional. I love his philosophy of care. He says it is his honor for his patients to trust him with their care. That he cares for us as a family member. Well after my appointment today he did indeed make me feel as I were his family member. Thank you Dr. Bunge.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2019
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Thorough, professional, caring. Best ENT you could possibly have.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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I waited in the room for over an hour to see the doctor. He sat in his office on a personal phone call (his office was adjacent to the room I was in). When he did finally come into the room, he didn't apologize for making me wait over an hour. And when he did finally come in to see me, he stayed for literally ONE MINUTE before telling me goodbye. It was a total waste and I do not think I'll go back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Megan in Kingston, TN – Oct 12, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Provide state-of-the-art medical care for my patients in a friendly, compassionate and professional setting.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Michigan

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Residency Hospital
  • St. Jospeh Mercy Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Dr. Bunge is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    East Tennessee Ear Nose & Throat Specialists PC800 Oak Ridge Tpke Ste C100 Oak Ridge, TN 37830
    1

    Practice

    Office109 Independence Ln Ste 500 La Follette, TN 37766
    2

    Practice

    Mark B Hellmann DPM1855 Tanner Way Ste 130 Harriman, TN 37748
    3

    Practice

    Baptist Health Corbin1 Trillium Way Corbin, KY 40701
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Roane Medical Center

      8045 Roane Medical Center Dr
      Harriman, TN 37748

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge

      990 Oak Ridge Tpke
      Oak Ridge, TN 37830
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Baptist Health Corbin

      1 Trillium Way
      Corbin, KY 40701

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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