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Dr. Richard Houk, MD

Rheumatology* Age 73
Dr. Richard Houk, MD
4.7 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Houk, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Little Rock, AR.
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Dr. Richard Houk, MD

Rheumatology* Age 73
Little Rock, AR
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Houk, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Little Rock, AR.

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Dr. Richard Houk, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Little Rock, AR and has 47 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center.They currently practice at Dr. Carla Fabiola Gamarra-Hilburn, MD and are affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock. Dr. Houk has experience treating conditions like Gout, Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Houk received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Houk is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sjögren's Syndrome
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound

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Locations

  1. 1 Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Inc
    9101 Kanis Rd Ste 200, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Aug 04, 2023
Dr. Houk is an excellent physician with comprehensive diagnostic skills. His caring, kind, compassionate manner underlies his practice. For over 20+ years, I travelled over 60 miles one way for appointments. He is empathic and listens. His manner of treating chronic diseases significantly improved my quality of life. Highly recommend him! 10 stars !
Cathleen — Aug 04, 2023
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center
    1978
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center
    1980
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Houk, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Houk's profile.

Dr. Houk frequently treats the following conditions: Gout, Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Houk, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock.

Yes, Dr. Richard Houk, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Medical Center - Little Rock

    9601 Baptist Health Dr, Little Rock, AR