Summary

Dr. Dennis Unks is a cardiovascular disease specialist and internal medicine physician with 39 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Unks provides care in both Spanish and English for his patients.

Dr. Unks practices at multiple UPMC locations throughout Erie, Pennsylvania, and also serves patients in Warren, Pennsylvania, with hospital privileges at Jellico Community Hospital. He specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease, including heart conditions that specifically affect women. His expertise includes performing heart diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms and different types of echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given Dr. Unks an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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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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39 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Erie , PAErie , PAPEMBROKE PINES , FLErie , PA
Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine Med School: Gujarat University
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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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What languages does Dr. Dennis Unks speak?
Dr. Dennis Unks speaks Spanish and English.

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