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Robert P. Dunbar, Jr., M.D. Robert P. Dunbar, Jr., M.D.
Assistant Professor
Specialty: Trauma
College:College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Medical School:Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington DC 1993
Internship:Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, Bronx, NY
Residency:Hospital for Special Surgery, NY, NY 1995-98
Fellowship:Advanced Clinical Experience in Orthopaedic Traumatology, Harborview Medical Center 2002-3
Articles, Videos and Publications: Scientific Publications (PubMed Listing)

Articles, videos, and abstracts:
  • Dubois BD, Montgomery W, Dunbar RP, Chapman, JR. Ipsilateral Hip and Knee Dislocation. J    Orthop Trauma. 2006;20:216-219
  • Dunbar RP, Nork SE, Barei DP, Mills WJ.  Provisional Plating of Open Tibial Fractures Prior to Intramedullary Nailing. J Orthop Trauma, 2005;19(6):412-4.
  • Ruland RT, Dunbar RP, Bowen JD.  The Biceps Squeeze Test for the Diagnosis of Distal Biceps Tendon Ruptures. Clin Orthop, 2005;437:128-313.
  • Dunbar RP, Ries AM.  Puerperal Diastasis of the Symphysis Pubis. J Reprod Med. 2001;47(7):581-3.
  • Dunbar RP, Alexiades MM.  Decision Making In Rheumatoid Arthritis: Determining Surgical Priorities. Rheum Dis Clin N Am. 1998;24(1):35-54.
Board Certification:Board Certified, ABOS 2000
Common Surgeries Performed:

Periarticular and diaphyseal fractures of the lower extremities

Traumatic knee ligament injuries
Common Diagnoses Treated:

Open reduction and internal fixation of tibial plateau fractures and tibial pilon fractures.

Intramedullary nailing of fractures of the femoral and tibial shafts.

Knee ligament repair and reconstruction.
Philosophy of care/General Information:

My mom was a nurse at our community hospital and my dad was a state college professor. I learned at an early age the value of commitment to one's community and of service to others. After college, I served as Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa and my experience there influenced my decision to pursue a career in medicine. I later served on active duty in the US Navy, both overseas and in Virginia, most recently caring for some of the active duty personnel returning from Afghanistan and Iraq.

I strongly believe in Harborview's mission to our community. I am proud to work at a facility that promotes excellence in care to all comers.

Furthermore, I believe that one of the biggest issues today is people's feeling of disenfranchisement. Through open communication patients become involved in their care and recovery.
Clinic locations and days of week:Harborview Medical Center, Thursdays
Appointment request information (web, phone, fax):(206) 731-3264
Surgeries Performed At:Harborview Medical Center
Research Interests:
Outcomes after lower extremity orthopaedic trauma
Fractures and dislocations about the knee
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