Summary

Dr. Dennis Unks is a cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. With 39 years of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Unks brings extensive knowledge to treating heart and vascular conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Unks practices at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Erie and Warren, with his primary affiliation at Jellico Community Hospital. He focuses on treating conditions such as atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease, including heart disease specifically affecting women. Dr. Unks performs diagnostic procedures like electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 39 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Duke University Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Dennis Michael Unks has 5 locations

Upmc Heart And Vascular Institute

120 E 2nd St Fl 2Erie, PA 16507
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Upmc Hamot

201 State StErie, PA 16550

Upmc Hamot Womens Hospital

118 E 2nd StErie, PA 16507

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Dr. Dennis Michael Unks, MDDr. Jason Richard Carlson, MDDr. William Leonard Mecca, MDDr. Dilip Kumar Jana, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
4.3 
39 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 66 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Erie , PAErie , PAErie , PAErie , PA
Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Calcutta National Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dennis Michael Unks

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Empire Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Univera Healthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dennis Michael Unks has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dennis Michael Unks has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Duke University Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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