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Dr. Richard Houk, MD

Rheumatology* Age 73
Dr. Richard Houk, MD
4.7 (26 Ratings)

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

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Dr. Houk graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1977 and completed a residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center.Dr. Richard Houk, MD is a Rheumatologist in Little Rock, AR and has 47 years experience. Dr. Houk currently practices 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 26 times. Dr. Houk's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Houk is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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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 26, 2024
I have been a patient and 36 or 37 years. He has kept me physically active to care for my family and to enjoy my life. I would recommend him to anyone who has need of rheumatologist who cares.
— Aug 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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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
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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