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Philip Houck, MD

Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

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About Philip Houck, MD

Philip D. Houck, M.D. MSc. is a cardiologist Associate Professor of Medicine Texas A&M University currently working at Baylor Scott & White Healthcare. He started his academic career in Engineering Science at Penn State University, received an MSc in Biomedical Engineering and MD from Northwestern University. He retired from the Air Force serving at the Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, School of Aerospace Medicine, and Wilford Hall Medical Center. Research interests and publications include weather and myocardial infarction, increasing circulating stem cells with EECP, electrical remodeling of the heart, peripartum immune disease, lymphatics role in decompensated heart failure, and fundamental laws of biology.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenGeriatrics, Adults
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Taylor
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
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Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
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Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
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Medicaid - AmeriGroup
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Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
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Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior Vision - Superior Vision
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
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TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - STAR
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University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, Northwestern University (1979)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Wilford Hall Medical Center/CM (1982)
  • Fellowship: Cardiology, Wilford Hall Medical Center/CM (1987)
Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Med
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Philip Houck, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (153) for Philip Houck, MD

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Sep 14, 2023
Great doctor, always prepared in advance. A joy to have as my heart doctor.
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Sep 8, 2023
Love Dr Houck
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Sep 8, 2023
Very smart Dr.
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Sep 2, 2023
Love Dr Houck!
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Sep 1, 2023
A great Cardiologist!
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Aug 29, 2023
He answers my questions without judgement. Very smart doctor.
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Aug 29, 2023
Great doctor
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Aug 16, 2023
Friendly; professional
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Aug 15, 2023
Convenience, caring
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Aug 15, 2023
Professional and caring
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Aug 11, 2023
The best
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Aug 5, 2023
He provided excellent care for my mother who passed last year. Not that I wanted heart problems, but there is no one else I would consider to provide care for my heart!
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Aug 3, 2023
He is friendly, courteous and professional. Explains things in a clear and concise manner but tells you what you need to hear and not what you want to hear. Make you feel at ease when you see him.
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Jul 29, 2023
I have been a patient of Dr. Houck for many years. He is professional, friendly, and caring.
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Jul 28, 2023
He is very thorough and has his concerns for his patients first and foremost.
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Jul 24, 2023
He answered all questions I had and has excellent bedside manners
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Jul 23, 2023
Very good,well pleased.
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Jul 22, 2023
Dr. Houck was very detailed. I knew he had reviewed my file and made notes, I like that. In my opinion Dr. Houck is the best of the best.
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Jul 22, 2023
He is the best and he's the only doc that takes the time to put a on my report thank you Mr hoauk
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Jul 21, 2023
Awesome
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Jul 21, 2023
He's very professional and extremely knowledgeable. I feel confident he takes care of my issues and have complete confidence in his ability to keep me healthy with my help.
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Jul 18, 2023
Caring, answers my questions
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Jul 18, 2023
Great care!
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Jul 18, 2023
Love Dr H. Feels like a family member!
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Jul 15, 2023
Very nice doctor. He's also very funny at times He gets right to the point. And stays on point. Like him as a doctor for my health
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Jul 14, 2023
Dr Houck is always great to see.
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Jul 12, 2023
Dr. Houck is so very knowledgeable and keeps his patients to well informed. He also very friendly and his doctoring style reminds me of the doctor I had as a child. I just love him. You can't get any better.
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Jul 12, 2023
Cares!
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Jul 11, 2023
Spent a lot time listening to me and answering my questions. Found Dr. Houck very knowledgeable.
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Jul 9, 2023
Through check up, explained tests, answered questions, caring.
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Jul 5, 2023
Dr Houck has such a hood bed side manner. Very knowledgeable kind and friendly.
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Jul 2, 2023
He welcomes and answers my questions. He gives a written analysis of my lab work and comments on It. He has a very pleasing personality and shows a true Interest In my well being, A person you enjoy being around.
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Jun 29, 2023
He is an excellent Doctor.
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Jun 27, 2023
Very knowledgeable!
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Jun 27, 2023
Always explains in detail what is best for me in lab results and why. Answers questions in detail
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Jun 23, 2023
He is very thorough and easy to understand. He makes you feel comfortable.
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May 30, 2023
Dr Houck is an excellent physician
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May 30, 2023
Dr. Houck has a wonderful approach to the patient visit. This time I didn't get a happy-face however it gave me even more motivation for the next visit
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May 30, 2023
Dr Houck is always very friendly and understanding.
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May 30, 2023
Feel confident my heart health is in good hands.
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May 28, 2023
Excellent
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May 28, 2023
Very knowledgeable. I trust him.
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May 23, 2023
Very polite and helpful
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May 23, 2023
Well versed in my history, answered questions, made suggestions, clearly concerned for me in other specialties!!
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May 18, 2023
Very good care
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May 18, 2023
VERY THROUGH AND CONCERNED. TRYES TO FIND NEW WAYS TO HELP ME.
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May 16, 2023
Dr. Houck is one of the best doctors your hospital has! He is VERY thorough and caring.
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May 16, 2023
Wonderful doctor!
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May 16, 2023
Best cardiologist I ever had. Explains everything in easy to understand terms.
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May 16, 2023
He should be the standard that all physicians follow. Totally dedicated to his patients.
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May 11, 2023
Dr. Houck is thorough, professional, and compassionate. He is so knowledgeable and has been my cardiovascular for 20 years.
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May 10, 2023
Very positive, professional yet friendly demeanor
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May 6, 2023
He started monitoring my heart in 1998
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May 2, 2023
Very through and explained all the information so I could understand it .
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May 2, 2023
Friendly and professional.
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Apr 28, 2023
Excellent experience with this provider. He took the time to prepare for his face to face visit by reviewing my past visits, lab test results, and current vitals. He was friendly and very courteous. Exhibiting the upmost professionalism. He listened to my concerns and evaluated my medications along with my test results to determine the treatment regimen. He took the time to evaluate my entire health Issues and explained the course of treatment completely. I am very Impressed with this provider.
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Apr 26, 2023
Very professional experience explaining everything in detail
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Apr 20, 2023
Very nice and bedside manner is great. Very explanatory and answers all questions precisely and understandably.
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Apr 19, 2023
Excellent Doctor
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Apr 18, 2023
Wonderful physician. Insightful, highly intelligent, and quite expressive.
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Apr 14, 2023
I've been seeing Dr. Houck for about 4 years now, and it's been a great experience every time. Very informative and he personalizes each visit.
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Apr 13, 2023
He makes you feel like he is genuine about his concern about your health and explains things so you can understand them
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Apr 12, 2023
Excellent care and advice. So glad to have him as my doctor b
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Apr 12, 2023
Very calm, knowledgeable and thorough
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Apr 11, 2023
I have great confidence in Dr. Houck. I trust his Input for my health. I have recommended him to a lot of my friends and my family.
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Apr 6, 2023
Caring, educational and professional
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Apr 6, 2023
A very caring doctor
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