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Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD

Accepting New Patients

(104 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), colorectal surgery procedures, hernia surgery, and more.

123 Summer Street 1 (
Worcester, MA 01608

(508) 368-3190

Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD is a general surgeon in Milford, MA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD is affiliated with Reliant Medical Group.

Office Locations

Reliant Medical Group

101 Cedar Street 1 (
Milford, MA 01757

(508) 634-8164

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Reliant Medical Group

123 Summer Street 1 (
Worcester, MA 01608

(508) 368-3190

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825 Washington Street Suite 220
Norwood, MA 02062

(781) 762-2600

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Some issues Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and abscess drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
cardiac procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	310
hospital care	233
implant surgery	12
incision and drainage	12
inpatient care	233
minimally invasive procedures	12
minor procedures	12
skin surgery	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	27
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	149
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	92

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	24
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	175
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	58
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	17
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	139
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	25
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	22
Dementia	15
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	125
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	23
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	202
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	25
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	180
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	20
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	19
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	183
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	25
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	21
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD treated as a general surgeon in Milford, MA were inpatient care, hospital care, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	12
abscess drainage	12
cardiac procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	169
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	109
implant surgery	12
incision and drainage	12
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	12
open surgery	12
skin surgery	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD.

**Gender**
Female	103
Male	87

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	157
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	24
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Education & Training

Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed residency at Boston Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of General Surgery Certified and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Residency: Boston Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of General Surgery Certified

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Reliant Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 104 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lawrence C. Unger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Milford, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$11,506 Da Vinci Surgical System $11,506
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$1,010 STRATTICE $916	AlloDerm $93
Ethicon US, LLC	$389 OtherNA $255	Endoscopy: Endocutters $93	Mechanical $25	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $16
Torax Medical, Inc.	$121 LINX $121
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$43 XARELTO $43
Other	$95 STRATTICE $27	KEYTRUDA $19	Injectafer $16	Repatha $13	$20

**Types of Payments**
Education	$7,255
Travel and Lodging	$4,586
Food and Beverage	$1,323

Biography

Dr. Lawrence Unger is a specialist in general surgery. He works in Norwood, MA, Worcester, MA, and Milford, MA. Clinical interests for Dr. Unger include colorectal surgery procedures, breast surgery, and gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy). On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). After attending Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Dr. Unger completed his residency training at Boston Medical Center. He is affiliated with Reliant Medical Group. Dr. Unger has an open panel in Worcester, MA according to Reliant Medical Group.