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Dr. John Houten, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Dr. John Houten, MD
4.6 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. John Houten, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. John Houten, MD
4.6 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. John Houten, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 58
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. John Houten, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Houten graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at New York University Medical Center.Dr. John Houten, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has 29 years experience. Dr. Houten currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center and Mount Sinai South Nassau. Dr. Houten has experience treating conditions like Myelopathy and Compressed Spinal Cord among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Houten received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Houten's office accepts new patients. Dr. Houten also speaks Yiddish. Dr. Houten is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Myelopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Myelopathy
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Trauma
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Cerebral Edema
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain Abscess
Brain Injury
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Dural Tear
Extradural Hemorrhage
Fracture
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thrombosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Tuberculosis Meningitis
Upper Back Pain
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laminoforaminotomy
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lumbar Laminectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotaxis
Thoracic Disc Surgery
Thoracic Tumor resection
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Care
  • Health Net
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
  • Community Health Choice
  • Fidelis Care
  • Emblem Health
  • Molina
  • Medicaid
    Midwest Health Plan
  • CareSource
  • Aetna
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Peach State Health Plan
  • HealthPlus Amerigroup
  • Connecticare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • inHealth
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • POMCO Group
  • HealthFirst
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
  • Selecthealth
  • Medica
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • CareOregon
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • IN Total Health
  • Wellcare of Georgia
  • Cigna
  • HealthPlus
  • Husky Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 MMC Neurosurgery
    948 48th St Fl 2, Brooklyn, NY 11219
  2. 2 Maimonides Medical Center
    4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
  3. 3 Nyc Health Hospitals / Jacobi
    1400 Pelham Pkwy S, Bronx, NY 10461
  4. 4 South Nassau Communities Hospital
    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Houten
4.6
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (31)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (2)

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Mar 28, 2023
Dr. Houten is very respectful, kind and is an outstanding surgeon. It’s very comforting to know that you can put your life in someone’s hands that can be trusted.
— Mar 28, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Yiddish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • NYU Langone Medical Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York University Medical Center
    2002
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York University Medical Center
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Houten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Houten's profile.

Dr. Houten frequently treats the following conditions: Myelopathy and Compressed Spinal Cord. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Houten, MD is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center and Mount Sinai South Nassau.

Yes, Dr. John Houten, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

    1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY