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Ken Unger

Ken Unger, DPM

Podiatry

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

About Ken Unger

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Unger has been practicing Podiatric Medicine and Surgery since 2001. He was a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine until his recent appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama Birmingham. He is both a Diplomate of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

His training includes a B.Sc. in Biochemistry at University of British Columbia following which he earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at W. M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago (Manga Cum Laude). He participated in the Swanson Independent Scholar Program while at Scholl; performing and publishing medical research related to arthritis of the foot. He completed Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency training at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT in 2001.

He subsequently began practice in Calgary, AB where he has been a member of the Section of Podiatric Surgery within the University of Calgary Department of Surgery since. His areas of interest and expertise are reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, sports medicine, wound care and limb preservation in patients with diabetes. As a founding member of the Zivot Limb Preservation Clinic, he has a significant background in conservative and surgical management of foot related Diabetes complications. He has lectured locally, nationally and internationally on the topics of wound care, foot related complications of Diabetes and pedal pathology.

He lives with his wife, Michelle and dog Chewie. When not working he can usually be found on the water with a fly fishing rod in hand.

Title

Clinical Assistant Professor

Faculty Appointment

Clinical Associate Professor

Memberships

Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Locations

  1. Podiatry Clinic at UAB Medicine Hoover
  2. UAB Advance Limb Preservation Clinic at Russell Ambulatory Center

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: St. Francis Hospital and Medical Ctr, 2001
  • Medical School: Rosalind Franklin Univ of Medicine & Science, Dr. William School College of Podiatric Medicine, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Foot and Ankle Surgery: American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2006

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 of 5 stars

81 ratings, 32 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    No, everything was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Overall great experience, Dr. Unger was very professional and understood his job well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    They make you feel very welcomed when walking into this modern touch establishment. It was my second visit, and I really like my doctor so far. I would definitely recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Always courteous and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    My experience was excellent! I learned a lot that I didn't know from the doctor and staff and what I needed to have done in the future in order to make my condition better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    The Team was great and the visit went smoothly with great care and service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    UAB is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr. Unger is very knowledgeable. Gave me great information that no other podiatrist has ever given me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Scheduling didn’t schedule me correctly. I was told that Dr. Unger also treat knees for osteoarthritis. Although I had seen him before for plantar fasciitis, I didn't intend to see him again for it. I felt like it was a waste of time and money because what he had me to do before worked so this appointment wasn’t necessary. I’m thankful that he referred me to the right doctor to address my concern though.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Wonderful visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Always receive excellent care from Hover Podiatry

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I always receive excellent care at UAB Hoover.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Great care !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Surprised everyone was so friendly and attentive. This is hard to find nowadays. They didn’t leave me in some cold room indefinitely. Dr. Unger took the time to talk and discuss my case and gave me honest feedback. I did not feel rushed to get in and out.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Provider was on time and very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    The nurse was very professional and courteous. The physician was very professional, caring & honest

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Always a great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Unger promotes healing instead of cutting , cutting and cutting. Very professional and explains things Alot of respect. Thx

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Great experience. Dr. Unger is awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Excellent, friendly staff and outstanding doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Excellent health care provider. Very well informed and informative relative to diagnosis

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    I love it there

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Best care I have ever had ANYWHERE

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Great experience and very satisfied with the service ! Your facility was warm and very inviting

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Excellent patient care!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Yes, I am a UAB loyalist. I find your facilities, doctors, technicians & staff to be the absolute best, most professional, and knowledgeable about any questions I have. Dr. Kenneth Unger & Dr. [ ] are so next level (I continuously refer potential business to my UAB doctors, especially to Dr. [ ], and I have no plans on stopping). Huge thank you to UAB Medicine... It's hard to make one feel delighted when leaving a doctor's office, however your doctors accomplish this rarity swimmingly! Very grateful!

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Yes. I had 10:00am scheduled on my calendar but upon registering, I was told that my appointment was at 8:00a.m. so I was unable to see the doctor because I was told that I was late and needed to reschedule. I was given a number to call and I did. Upon calling, the scheduler saw that I had missed my appointment but that Dr. Unger had an 11:15a.m. available. I came back to see Dr. Unger and the nurse completed my vitals and informed me of that the doctor would be in shortly. Upon entering the room the doctor said""you missed your appointment at 8:00a.m "" in an angry tone. and I said yes that I had it scheduled on my calendar for 10:00a.m. and that I am faithful in keeping all of my appointments. I informed him that the scheduler said that he had an 11:15 a.m. and that I could return. He was visibly upset that I was permitted to return to see him. He responded that he had given the scheduler a piece of his mind about this. In essence, he should have had me return on another day. I was clearly baffled that a medical doctor had an opening but was not willing to see me, the patient. Dr Unger's disposition was what I would not expect in a doctor concerned about a patient's care. I was clearly undervalued as a patient by a heath care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    It is always a good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Entire staff was very attentive to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Time in and out

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Nice people visit was quick and easy..