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Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO
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Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hickory, NC.
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Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 43
Hickory, NC
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17 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hickory, NC.

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Dr. Houdek graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Hickory, NC and has 17 years experience. Dr. Houdek currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center. Dr. Houdek has experience treating conditions like Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Houdek received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Houdek's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Houdek is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Joint Pain
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Disorders
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Fusion
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Network L
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
  • Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Home with Novant Health
    Blue Value PPO
    BlueOptions PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Carolina Orthopaedic Specialist
    2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 28602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 324-2800
  2. 2 Catawba Valley Medical Center
    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 326-3000
  3. 3 EmergeOrtho PA
    829 W 25th St, Newton, NC 28658
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 464-3771
  4. 4 EmergeOrtho P.A.
    3900 Terrell Park Dr Ste 101, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 672-1289

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Houdek
4.8
Based on 24 Reviews
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Houdek's profile.

Dr. Houdek frequently treats the following conditions: Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Houdek, DO holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC