Dr. Lior Ungar Reviews

My 82-year-old father had a spinal stenosis that left him barely able to walk. Dr. Ungar performed a minimally invasive decompression with such precision that Dad was walking the next day. His bedside manner was exceptional - he explained everything in simple terms and even called us at home to check on his progress.

When our 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with a rare brain cyst, we were terrified. Dr. Ungar not only successfully removed it through an endoscopic procedure but somehow made our child laugh during pre-op. Six months later, she's back to gymnastics and we have our happy girl back.

I came to Dr. Ungar after a car accident with multiple vertebral fractures. His team performed an emergency spinal fusion that saved me from paralysis. What impressed me most was how he personally supervised my rehabilitation program and remembered every detail of my case at each follow-up.

As a medical student observing surgeries, I've never seen anyone handle a complex meningioma resection with such elegant technique. Dr. Ungar's surgical skill is matched only by his humility - he actually asked for my opinion during the case review afterward.

My routine follow-up for a previous aneurysm clipping turned into an emergency when Dr. Ungar noticed subtle changes in my scans. He mobilized his team immediately for a preventive procedure that likely saved my life. His vigilance is extraordinary.

After suffering from trigeminal neuralgia for years, Dr. Ungar performed a gamma knife procedure that gave me my life back. He spent two hours explaining the risks and benefits, never rushing me through my questions. The pain-free days are a miracle.

My teenage son's pituitary tumor required transsphenoidal surgery. Dr. Ungar not only achieved complete resection but preserved all pituitary function. He spoke directly to my son about the procedure, treating him like an equal partner in his care.

As an international patient from Nigeria, I was nervous about seeking treatment abroad. Dr. Ungar's team coordinated everything seamlessly. His surgical expertise for my spinal tumor was world-class, and he followed up with me weekly even after I returned home.

Emergency surgery at 3 AM for a ruptured cerebral aneurysm - Dr. Ungar arrived within 20 minutes of being called. His calm confidence reassured our entire family during the longest night of our lives. The successful coiling procedure speaks for itself.

I've had three spinal surgeries with different surgeons over 20 years. Dr. Ungar's approach to my complex revision surgery was revolutionary - using intraoperative navigation and neurophysiological monitoring that other surgeons hadn't offered me.

When my mother developed normal pressure hydrocephalus at 78, Dr. Ungar recommended a shunt procedure that transformed her from confused and wheelchair-bound to alert and walking independently. He treated her with such dignity throughout the process.

As a professional musician, the prospect of brain surgery for my epilepsy was terrifying. Dr. Ungar used awake craniotomy with cortical mapping to preserve my musical function while removing the seizure focus. I'm now seizure-free and still performing.

My husband's glioblastoma diagnosis devastated our family. Dr. Ungar's compassionate yet honest approach, combined with his surgical excellence in achieving maximal safe resection, gave us precious quality time together we wouldn't have had otherwise.

After years of failed treatments for chronic back pain, Dr. Ungar identified a rare spinal CSF leak that others had missed. His targeted blood patch procedure provided immediate relief that has lasted for over a year now.

Dr. Ungar managed my son's head injury from a soccer accident with such skill and compassion. He personally called us with test results after hours and arranged for all the specialists we needed. We felt cared for every step of the way.