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Philip Houck, MD

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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 SeenAdults, Geriatrics
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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INSURANCE PLAN
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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 Access
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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
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
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
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
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Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
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Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
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Superior Health Plan - STAR
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Superior Health Plan - STAR+PLUS
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Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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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 - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
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UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
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 (140) for Philip Houck, MD

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Mar 12, 2023
Very professional, explains results of lab test. Makes good recommendations. It Is always a pleasure to visit with him.
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Mar 11, 2023
I believe I am getting good care .
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Mar 7, 2023
Very satisfied
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Mar 7, 2023
Very kind, great bedside manners. He was very knowledgeable and thorough
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Mar 6, 2023
He was really great
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Mar 4, 2023
He listened to me. Really listened. He was very thorough, & explained to me in clear message. I really appreciated his bed side humor. I felt at ease with him. Very likeable.
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Mar 2, 2023
Great considerate doctor.
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Mar 2, 2023
He's the best
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Mar 2, 2023
He has always given me a full evaluation, what is good, what might need to be better, and what I can do to help it be better.The medication he as prescribed has stabilized all of my heart problems.
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Mar 2, 2023
He is a great heart doctor
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Mar 1, 2023
Doctor houck is very professional and straight to the point doctor. Very outstanding individuel.
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Feb 26, 2023
Very strategic about his plan for my care and is always encouraging
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Feb 25, 2023
Excellent doctor! He really listens to concerns and genuinely ensures you feel taken care of.
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Feb 25, 2023
This was my first visit with him, he listened to me and was very thorough and concerned about my health. I really do like him, and I am very pleased. I think he is a very good doctor.
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Feb 25, 2023
Dr. Houck is easily one of the best doctors I've ever encountered. Highly knowledgeable and a straight shooter. Takes the time to truly evaluate and do what is best for you as the patient while addressing concerns.
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Feb 23, 2023
Efficiently smooth.
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Feb 21, 2023
Quick check in. Professional and polite service.
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Feb 21, 2023
Kind, clear communication, thorough, and punctual
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Feb 21, 2023
Great
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Feb 21, 2023
Caring, helpful, answered all my questions
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Feb 18, 2023
Professional, listens, explains, gives hand written notes.
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Feb 17, 2023
Dr. Houck took time to go over my test results answer many questions from both me and my wife. We were so thankful that he handed me a hand written note from my appointment. Dr Houck is very caring andI left the office with actionable information and peace of mind. At the end of my appointment, he even walked me back out to the waiting room!! I am thankful that I was scheduled with him and will continue to use Dr. Houck as my cardiologist. Thank you!!
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Feb 14, 2023
He listened
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Feb 2, 2023
Willing to listen.
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Jan 27, 2023
When I asked a question about my heart Dr. H. Answered in a way I could understand.
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Jan 19, 2023
Excellent
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Jan 17, 2023
The Best!!!!!
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Jan 17, 2023
Wonderful caring Doctor. Would recommend him to anyone.
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Jan 16, 2023
Caring personality-
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Jan 15, 2023
He is professional, thorough, and has a great bed side manner with my father.
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Jan 15, 2023
Very relational, took time to explain what I needed to know. Did not seen in a hurry to get through my information but was very through.
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Jan 12, 2023
He has taken excellent care of me for many years
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Jan 7, 2023
Dr. Houck is wonderful. He really listens to his patients and gives great feedback.
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Jan 4, 2023
Good visit. Dr. Hough is very thorough
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Dec 28, 2022
Always explains my lab results in an easily understandable language and lets me know what I need to do to accomplish the goals set forth.
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Dec 25, 2022
Always very satisfied !!
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Dec 22, 2022
Very caring and professional. When I leave his office I feel confident that my questions have been answered and that I have received the best care.
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Dec 14, 2022
Always prompt, professional and friendly.
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Nov 22, 2022
Caring, good communicator
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Nov 21, 2022
The best on every dimension
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Nov 18, 2022
Wisdom abound
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Nov 15, 2022
Dr. Houck is my cardiologist, and I am very pleased with his service as my provider. He is pleasant to talk to and interested in what I have to say concerning my heart health, and answers my questions honestly. I appreciate that.
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Nov 14, 2022
Very caring Dr
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Nov 13, 2022
Very kind and smart
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Nov 10, 2022
He has been our family cardiologist for about 25 years.
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Nov 7, 2022
Dr. Houck was not rushed and was very open to all my questions and answered all of them. And I LOVE getting a smiley face from him.
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Nov 5, 2022
I had a very good experience,I Really respect doctor Houck.
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Nov 5, 2022
Dr Houck is friendly, patient and thorough. He answers questions, responds to concerns and genuinely cares about his patients. Best BSW dr I've had.
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Nov 2, 2022
Very friendly, knowledgeable and provides hand written notes of the visit
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Oct 30, 2022
Doctor Houck is Superman to me.
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Oct 29, 2022
He's straight to the point and clearly does research on new patients because he knew what I needed before we even met. It's obvious to me that he genuinely cares. BS&W is lucky to have him.
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Oct 28, 2022
He knows what to be done in getting things done for the patient's health. Also, he listens to what patient say.
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Oct 26, 2022
Dr Houck is very easy to converse with. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Oct 25, 2022
Dr. Houck is thoughtful. I appreciate him writing down his comments about my health including information about my recent tests with a comparison to previous test results and providing me with this information.
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Oct 24, 2022
He is concerned with my health and wellbeing.
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Oct 20, 2022
Saved my life, ten years ago. Wonderful personality and excellent physician.
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Oct 18, 2022
Dr. Houck has a wonderful chair side manner - looks at the patient's specific needs and tailors care for that patient - he didn't rush and was very thorough
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Oct 15, 2022
Great caring man
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Oct 13, 2022
Very patient friendly yet professional
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Oct 12, 2022
Is insightful, intuitive, and exhibits both kindness and high intelligence.
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