
Richard Zackary Unger M.D.
Orthopedist
740 S LIMESTONE RM K403 LEXINGTON KY, 40536About
Dr. Richard Unger is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in LEXINGTON, KY. Dr. Unger specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Unger tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 2014
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