Dr. Marc W. Hungerford

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Ed Stewart

In the early 2000s I was diagnosed with avascular necrosis in both hips. At the time the choices were core-decompression or total hip replacement. I relied on his judgement. 2 decompressions for each hip before total hip replacements. The chances for success for core decompressions was 40%. In the end I had the replacements. By then both legs and the muscles around the sites were devastated...mangled. I relied on Marc Hungerford. He and his PAs also gave me all the drugs I wanted...and then..."just taper off!" Well, you just dont taper off oxycontin after 4 years of surgeries, physical therapy and pain, lots of pain. I woke up during one of his surgeries for core decompressions because he had decided to do BOTH in the same surgical session. I woke up in seering pain and vomited before they put me under again as he had mis-calculated how much time it would take - as well it is standard procedure to only work on one leg at a time. I asked him about it after and he said, yes, that indeed, it happened. No apology. I now know that I also have Ehlers-Danlos, which complicated my scaring and recovery - the symptoms he dismissed as just wanting more drugs. I have not see the good Doctor more than 5 years or so and my body never fully recovered from all the stress of 6 major surgeries in 4 years. The last time I saw him all he cared about was whether the prostheses were working in good order - they are. But my legs and the muscle surrounding the prostheses continue to give me more pain than the original issue. Take his recommendations with caution. Im sure I bought him at least a boat, or his home.

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Brian Davis

Had a very unprofessional experience. After being referred by another Mercy doctor, I made an appointment with Dr. Hungerford for a chronic knee issue. I brought along recent MRI imaging. I waited well over an hour just to be taken back - it was a zoo. Nurses guided me to an X-Ray room as if that were standard procedure. I went along with it. Next I waited 20+ more minutes for Dr. Hungerford. He refused to look at the MRI imaging I brought with me, did a cursory (at best) physical "examination" of my knee, glanced at the X-Rays and said that my "kneecap looks high." He concluded by saying that hes "not really a knee guy" at that I should go see his friend at Hopkins. That was it! Cumulative close to two hours for nothing at all, which is bad enough. BUT THEN I got a bill for $64 out-of-pocket for the X-Rays on top of the bill for the visit. X-Rays that I never asked for, that were not necessary (I brought better imaging), that were never described as being at additional cost, that were not used for any medical diagnosis or treatment, and that were not given to me to take! I intended to dispute the charge but I got a call yesterday threatening to refer me to collection if I didnt pay up immediately. Normally I dont scare at things like that, but I am currently getting a background check for a new job and dont want to show up on the wrong list. So they have me over barrel, and I paid. But they get this review in return, so that everyone knows about their disgusting business practices. AVOID!

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Wesley France

My PCP recommended Dr. Hungerford, saying the other Orthopedic Doctors I had seen were afraid to operate on my knee as too many other people had already been inside (i.e. 4 prior knee operations in the late 70s). I made an appointment with Dr. Hungerford and he identified the problem right away (I had been bone on bone for about 15 years) and suggested a total knee replacement. Everyone at Mercy was wonderful. Dr. Hungerford is a class act and the Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy for good reason. His P.A., Kathy is wonderful, too. I had the surgery three months ago and am well on my way to recovery after some intensive PT. Thank you Dr. Hungerford and you wonderful team!

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Tim Duffy

Dr. Hungerford and his staff were awesome from the very beginning of my hip replacement experience. He replaced the hip and I was up and walking the next day and without a cane within two weeks. Its coming up on a month now and my hip is working really well. I did research on him before I chose him and I made the right decision. He doesnt talk much but will answer any question you have, just have it ready. His staff was grade A all the way. Friendly and easy to talk too. Mercy hospital was a good choice as well. Very clean and the food was great and I had a private room. Long story short, hes a great surgeon.

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Frank Mussare

He was positive, and made me feel very comfortable that he could get the job done! He is very experienced and competent. I would recommend him to anyone and would use him again.

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