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Dr. Richard Unger Jr, MD

Dr. Richard Unger Jr, MD

Neurology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Unger Jr, MD is a neurologist in Melbourne, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Unger Jr has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Orlando and Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 70 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (70 reviews)

Practice

116 Silver Palm Ave Melbourne, FL 32901
Telehealth available
(321) 725-6999

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Unger Jr is affiliated with Viera Hospital Melbourne, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Unger Jr specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Unger Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Unger Jr

2.9

70 ratings, 31 with a written review
5 Star
43%
43%
4 Star
1%
1%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
46%
46%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Over-proscribes tests that cost money – Oct 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 23, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Saved – Jul 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Laura – Jun 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 26, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Pleased patient – Aug 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ceallagh – Jul 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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J. Sow – Jul 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Barb, Palm Bay FL – Sep 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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George C – Jul 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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CM – Jul 03, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Mary Shaw-Halladey – Aug 19, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eden in SATELLITE BEACH, FL – Jan 02, 2019
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Dr. Richard Unger Jr, MD is a neurologist in Melbourne, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Unger Jr has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 1996. He is affiliated...read more

  • Neurology

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  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Neurology Institute of Melbourne PA116 Silver Palm Ave Melbourne, FL 32901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Viera Hospital

    8745 N Wickham Rd
    Melbourne, FL 32940
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    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 nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Cape Canaveral Hospital

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy
    Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% 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

  • AdventHealth Orlando

    601 E Rollins St
    Orlando, FL 32803
    Recipient of 91
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    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

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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