Stephen C. Houston M.D.
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Stephen C. Houston M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Spine surgery
- Spine care
- Telehealth services
Locations
Spine Center at Meridian Pavilion
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Already have recommended this MD to several people
Made us very comfortable with what the surgery consisted of, how I'd feel after & the expectation of the release of the nerve.
Dr Huston simply the best!
*Dr. Houston was able to provide the needed info/explanation of patients' diagnosis & treatment to put him & wife at ease for surgery.
Dr was very professional, thorough and clear in his explanations.
Very personable and easy to talk with
Dr. Houston and PA have provided the worse care I have experienced from a health care provider [...]
Dr. Houston, very friendly & informative & caring.
Very good. I liked the doctor and all involved
I loved dr. Houston! [...]
Dr. Houston was extremely sensitive to my case in terms of helping figure out the best course of action -- I particularly appreciated that he provided options that included PT and further imaging In addition to a surgical solution. He was a careful listener which helped me better articulate my symptoms and he gave a thorough exam to lend more data to complement the MRI. I also appreciated that he committed to having a colleague review my images/case to add another perspective since the next steps aren't completely obvious. Finally, Dr. Houston was so respectful and included me as a partner in my own care choices.
Dr. Houston was very courteous and seemed very confident about helping me with my surgery so that made me feel at ease
Excellent experience. When I am ready for [...] I will entrust my care to Dr Houston.
Dr. Houston came in and we discussed the program & options available - all the time I was listened to by the doctor [...]
Dr Houston did an excellent job of quickly finding my elusive problem area that others couldn't locate
Nurse was very good, Dr didn't care at all, came across as too good for this I am a surgeon, talk to your doctor'.
I felt rushed - late dr. to appt - then very quick - not as responsive. He was highly recommended - I'll keep dr. for future concerns - could improve bedside manner.
We were very impressed with our PA [...]. Incredibly pleasant and wanted to make the stay pleasant for myself. Dr. Houston, they just don't come much better. Incredibly helpful in explaining information and not pushy in deciding best option. Excellent surgeon and human being.
About Stephen C. Houston
Stephen Houston, M.D., is a board certified neurosurgeon.
Dr. Houston uses state-of-the-art technology to surgically correct a patient’s problem when the patient has not responded to non-surgical care, such as physical therapy and epidural steroid injections. He has performed over 4,000 spine surgeries to correct common conditions, such as cervical, thoracic and lumbar herniated discs, stenosis, spondylolisthesis, fracture, low back pain and sciatica.
Dr. Houston earned his M.D. from UCLA.
Personal Interests
Dr. Houston spends most of his free time with his wife and daughters, and the rest of his free time cycling or playing the violin.
Education and Training
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Emory UniversityFellowship, 2000Emory UniversityResidency, 1999Emory University-Surgery ProgramInternship, 1994UCLA Medical CenterMedical education, 1993
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery, 2004, American Board of Neurological Surgery