Dr. Angela Houser, M.S. is the third generation Dr. Houser in her family. Her grandfather, Ben Houser Sr., MD, started the practice in Tamaqua in 1937. He was an eyes, ears, nose, and throat specialist. Her father, Ben Houser Jr., MD, joined his father’s practice in 1969, and Dr. Angela returned home to join the practice in 1995.
Dr. Angela grew up in Mahoning Valley and graduated from Lehighton Area High School in 1982. She went on to Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA and graduated with a B.S. in 1986.
Dr. Angela Houser, M.S. is the third generation Dr. Houser in her family. Her grandfather, Ben Houser Sr., MD, started the practice in Tamaqua in 1937. He was an eyes, ears, nose, and throat specialist. Her father, Ben Houser Jr., MD, joined his father’s practice in 1969, and Dr. Angela returned home to join the practice in 1995.
Dr. Angela grew up in Mahoning Valley and graduated from Lehighton Area High School in 1982. She went on to Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA and graduated with a B.S. in 1986.
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Expert in her field
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
She answers all your questions. And I tell her everytime she has a soothing voice - it really calms you. Wouldn’t go anywhere else
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Welcoming, attentive, thorough and compassionate.
Had a great experience
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
The Navy has SEALS...The Marines have Force Recon...The Army has The Green Beret
The Medical Ophthalmologist Profession has Dr Angela Houser ! Best of the best...from personality to medical expertise!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Always a pleasure to have my eyes examined by Doc Houser!! She goes over everything in detail, explains everything, and answers any questions you may have.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very patient and explained everything a few times so I can understand I would highly recommend her and the office they were all very nice
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
She was very thorough and took the time to clearly explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. I appreciated her detailed explanation and patient approach.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Angela jHouser was wonderful! She explained the cataract procedure to me and answered my questions! She is very knowledgeable and pleasant!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very kind, compassionate, thorough.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very thorough and explains things well.
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
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Dr. Angela Houser, M.S. is the third generation Dr. Houser in her family. Her grandfather, Ben Houser Sr., MD, started the practice in Tamaqua in 1937. He was an eyes, ears, nose, and throat specialist. Her father, Ben Houser Jr., MD, joined his father’s practice in 1969, and Dr. Angela returned home to join the practice in 1995.
Dr. Angela grew up in Mahoning Valley and graduated from Lehighton Area High School in 1982. She went on to Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA and graduated with a B.S. in 1986. She then attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and graduated with her M.D. in 1990. Dr. Angela did a year internship at West Reading Hospital, followed by a year working as a physician for Grenfell Regional Health Services in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. She returned to complete a three-year residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
During her residency, Dr. Angela married Brad Christman from Lehighton. They have two daughters, Hannah and Abigail, and reside in Mahoning Valley. Dr. Angela also has two older stepdaughters, Brandie and Nicole, and six grandchildren. With her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, volunteering for her children’s school activities, gardening, and fishing.
Expert in her field
She answers all your questions. And I tell her everytime she has a soothing voice - it really calms you. Wouldn’t go anywhere else
Welcoming, attentive, thorough and compassionate. Had a great experience
The Navy has SEALS...The Marines have Force Recon...The Army has The Green Beret The Medical Ophthalmologist Profession has Dr Angela Houser ! Best of the best...from personality to medical expertise!
Always a pleasure to have my eyes examined by Doc Houser!! She goes over everything in detail, explains everything, and answers any questions you may have.
Very patient and explained everything a few times so I can understand I would highly recommend her and the office they were all very nice
She was very thorough and took the time to clearly explain everything in a way that was easy to understand. I appreciated her detailed explanation and patient approach.
Dr. Angela jHouser was wonderful! She explained the cataract procedure to me and answered my questions! She is very knowledgeable and pleasant!
Very kind, compassionate, thorough.
Very thorough and explains things well.