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Dr. Ward Houck, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Ward Houck, MD
4.4 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Ward Houck, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 56
Murfreesboro, TN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Ward Houck, MD works in Murfreesboro, TN as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and has 30 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in 1994. Dr. Houck has has worked on more claims relating to Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Houck has received an average rating of 4.4 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. They are affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Houck also speaks Spanish. Dr. Houck practices at Practice in Murfreesboro, TN and has additional offices in Nashville, TN.

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Locations

  1. 1 Murfreesboro Surgical Specialists PLLC
    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 440, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
  2. 2 Office
    300 20th Ave N Ste 403, Nashville, TN 37203

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4.4
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Sep 06, 2024
My PCP sent me to him to get surgery on my hiatal hernia. Couldn’t have chosen a better one. Very thorough and made me feel very comfortable. Check up afterwards was great! Scan showed exactly what he repaired. Highly recommend him!
— Sep 06, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1995
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    2000
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ward Houck, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Houck accepts Aetna, Ambetter and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Houck accepts here.

Dr. Houck frequently sees patients for Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax).

Yes, Dr. Houck speaks Spanish. See Dr. Houck's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Houck has a star rating of 4.4/5 and has been reviewed 36 times.

Dr. Houck is board certified in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Houck has been practicing as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 30 years.

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