• AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm)
• Carotid Disease
• Limb Salvage
• Mesenteric Stenosis
• P.A.D (Peripheral Artery Disease- Stents, Angioplasty)
• Peripheral Aneurysms
• Spine Exposures
• Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
• Venous access (dialysis)
• Venous Disease – Blood clots, Venous Insufficiency, Varicose Veins

Fellowships

• Duke University Hospital, 2013, Vascular Surgery

Residency

• University Of North Carolina Hospitals, 2011, Surgery

Internships

• University Of North Carolina Hospitals, 2007, Surgery

Medical Education

• Duke University School Of Medicine, 2006

Certifications

• American Board of Surgery-Surgery
• American Board of Surgery-Vascular Surgery

Research

Research is a cornerstone of my medical career. My research interests include exploring minimally invasive endovascular technologies and strategies to improve patient care.

Currently, I am a principal investigator on a dialysis access trial, which uses human acellular tissue as an alternative to plastic dialysis graphs with the goal of decreasing infection risk.

Past research projects include:

• Best Endovascular vs Best Surgical Therapy in Patients with Critical Limb Ischemia (BEST-CLI).  Co-Investigator with RE Beasley, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL, 2017-2018.
• CIVC: Cook IVC Filter Study. Cook, Inc, Sub-Investigator with RE Beasley, Primary Investigator, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL, 2015.
• LUTONIX BTK Trial: a prospective, multicenter, single blind, randomized, controlled trial comparing the Lutonix drug coated balloon versus standard angioplasty for treatment of below-the-knee (BTK) arteries. Sub-Investigator with RE Beasley, Primary Investigator, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, FL, 2015.

Professional Organizations

• Florida Vascular Society
• Academic Forum of the Executive Committee
• American College of Surgeons
• Society of Vascular Surgery

Presentations

• Unger J. “Wound Care For The Vascular Surgeon: Review Of Currently Available Products and How They Affect The Biochemistry Of Wound Healing In Clinical Practice”, Florida Vascular Society 31st Annual Scientific Sessions. April 28, 2018.
• Unger J. “Endovascular versus Open Rescue Procedures after Failed Peripheral Interventions“, Florida Vascular Society 31st Annual Scientific Sessions, April 27, 2018.
• Ead J, Snyder R, Unger J. “Case Challenge: 70-Year Old Female Who Presented With a 3-Month Non-Healing Leg Wound”, Mr. Ead presented at Florida Vascular Society 31st Annual Scientific Sessions, April 26, 2018.
• Unger J. “A Surgical Perspective on the Hybrid Approach to Peripheral Artery Disease”, New Cardiovascular Horizons Miami, December 2, 2017.
• Unger J. “Surgical Approach to AAA”, New Cardiovascular Horizons Miami, December 2, 2017.
• Unger J. “Does Spliced Arm Vein Bypass Have a Role in the “Endovascular Era”: A Younger Surgeon’s Experience”, Florida Vascular Society 30th Annual Scientific Sessions. May 6, 2017.
• Unger J. “Complex Topics in AV Access: Aneurysms and Their Treatment”, Florida Vascular Society 30th Annual Scientific Sessions. May 5, 2017.