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Dr. Ward Houck, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Ward Houck, MD
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Dr. Ward Houck, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Dr. Ward Houck, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 56
Murfreesboro, TN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Ward Houck, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Murfreesboro, TN.

About

Dr. Houck graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. Dr. Ward Houck, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Murfreesboro, TN and has 30 years experience. Dr. Houck currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Dr. Houck has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Houck received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Houck's office accepts new patients. Dr. Houck also speaks Spanish. Dr. Houck is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracentesis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Thoracentesis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Thoracentesis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Empyema
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Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Murfreesboro Surgical Specialists PLLC
    1800 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 440, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (615) 867-1940
  2. 2 Office
    300 20th Ave N Ste 403, Nashville, TN 37203
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4.5
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Dec 17, 2024
Done 2 surgeries on me for 2 different results was great He described my health issues very clearly so I could understand what the issue was I would definitely recommend him to anyone and if I have any more issues I will definitely use him as my surgeon My PCP also recommend him as a very good Surgeon
K Wolfe — Dec 17, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1995
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cedars Sinai Medical Center
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Houck frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ward Houck, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ward Houck, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

    1700 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN