Ross M. Ungerleider | Chapel Hill, NC | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Ross Ungerleider is a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon who has dedicated nearly five decades to caring for patients with complex heart conditions. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and brings 49 years of specialized experience to his practice. Dr. Ungerleider speaks English and focuses his expertise on both adult and pediatric cardiovascular care.

Dr. Ungerleider practices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and maintains affiliations with multiple prestigious medical centers including Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, North Carolina Memorial Hospital, and Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease and conditions like cardiac tamponade and Eisenmenger syndrome. His surgical expertise includes heart defect repair and advanced wound care techniques. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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4.6

13 Ratings
49 years of experience
12 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
24 areas of expertise
8 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.6

13 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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Feb. 1995 Dr. Ungerleider saved my son's life at Duke. Joe was born with Downs and had an AV canal defect. I was terrified, his entire staff tried to provide me with comfort. Dr. Ungerleider's comment was, "He'd give Joe a 55yr warranty." Joe is now 26 and after moving up toward Hickory I am having a terrible time finding a ACHD doctor I have faith in without having to drive to Duke. While Dr. Ungerleider saved Joe's life I had previously lost a husband to cancer there at Duke, so trusting any physician there was going to be difficult. I am so thankful Dr. Ungerleider was there. Now I wish he could guide me to an adult congenital heart doctor.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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May 8th, 2021

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He saved my son while he worked at Duke hospital will never be able to thank him enough

September 12th, 2019

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Out of all of the pediatric cardio thoracic surgeons my daughter has used Dr. Ungerleider is the best!! That's saying a lot, because all of her surgeons have been wonderful. He has an amazing bedside manner and truly cares about each of his patients.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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January 22nd, 2017

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Dr. Ungerleider is amazing. He is not only a fantastic surgeon, but also extremly compassionate towards what his patients are experiencing. I was recently diagnosed with complex congential heart disease, and needed surgical repair to fix one of the problems. I was very nervous and scared about surgery, but Dr. Ungerleider put my mind at ease. I received excellent care during my hospital stay, and would reccomend him to anyone!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 30th, 2010

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A thoughtful, talented and highly respected surgeon. I have talked to others on the teams he has worked on and his reputation among those who work in the operating rooms is the best I have ever encountered. He is considered a talented and innovative surgeon who is poised, experienced and superior to most these people have encountered. He is a true national expert

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 11th, 2010

Ross Michael Ungerleider

101 Manning Drive Ground FloorChapel Hill, NC 27514

Tel: (984) 974-4601

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Ross Michael Ungerleider	Dr. Yas Sanaiha	Dr. Mariya Leonidovna Samoylova, MD	Dr. Ashish Pulikal, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Surgery	Thoracic Surgery
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49 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Chapel Hill , NC	Durham , NC	Houston , TX	Indianapolis , IN
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla	Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Congenital Heart Defects
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Ross Michael Ungerleider holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 1977.

NPI Number

Ross Michael Ungerleider's NPI number is 1174538672.

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Which hospitals is Ross Ungerleider affiliated with?: Ross Ungerleider is affiliated with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Wayne Unc Health Care, Unc Health Johnston, JOHNS HOPKINS ALL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, North Carolina Childrens Hospital, North Carolina Basnight Cancer Hospital, and Unc Health Johnston Clayton.
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