Ben Houle, M.D.

Has a great bedside manner and is a great person to talk to about what is important to you.

Dr Houle is the best!!! I am now almost pain free and it’s only been about 6 weeks!!

To the point, but also takes enough time to listen and allow questions.

Great Dr

A guy you can trust, covers every base , explains procedure in very understandable terms.

Dr. Houle has a great manner about himself. He always asks how I'm doing and has a genuine concern for me. He's great.

He is the best of the best. His nurses are a 10 in my book. Xray tech are top of the line. I love my OCSI family.

Take your bones to Dr Houle. You will not regret this decision in medical care. Upbeat, professional, human care!

His choice of treatments have been right on. His time spent with patient could use some improvement.

The best. Thanks.

Excellent doctor and surgeon.

Personable.

Dr. Houle's rating numbers should go far beyond five stars, not only as a surgeon, but as a physician who sees his patients as individual people.

Pain free experience getting my knee injections. Very happy with procedure.

Always provides excellent medical advice. Most grateful for his help!

Very nice and thorough.

Great Doctor, takes time to explain everything to you so you don't need to worry.👍

I am always happy to see Dr. Houle

Dr. Houle is one of the most compassionate, caring physicians I have met...and at 82 years old, I have met many!

Trust dr houle

Dr Houle has been my Dr for several years. Mt. Vernon, is blessed to have him.

I consider Dr Houleone of the best. Hei find him to be honest and he takes the time to explain things clearly.honest and

Seemed like a nice doctor, had straight up answers to my questions.

Very knowledgeable and caring.

Very nice Dr and helpful!

He is very pleasant. Seems concerned and caring.

Excellent

Dr. Houle is an exceptional surgeon

Great listener and so kind, never rushed!

well pleased

Love this dr

So glad to have him in Mt Vernon

Couldn’t ask for more.

He is very professional.

Friendly professional

Best there is

Great care. Always answers any questions

Very personal care ands attention!

Dr Houle has the perfect bedside manner and is amazing!!

Very kind

Friendly and through..Best knee surgery I ever had.

Dr. Houle treats his patients with great respect. He carried on a conversation with me so I wouldn't tense up during my injections. He also told me every step of the procedure. He was on time for my appointment today. His staff is very attentive to the needs of his patients.

Doctor Houle is the best doctor. He has a great bedside manner.

He was very informative. Answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable. He didn't rush me and made sure I got all the information I needed. Would be 5 stars but I waited at least 30 mins for him to come in the room. But other than that, he was great!

Takes time to listen

pleased with our appointment

As always a good experience and concerned about my pain.

Great dr.

Awesome Dr.

Always enjoy the visit with Dr. Houle does a great job of explaining things.

Dr Houle is very considerate of your concerns. He listens:)

He is one of the BEST!!! 💜👍💜

Always friendly and a smile. Assisting nurses efficient and thorough. PA last visit was excellent as well.

Doctor Houle is the best he don't mess around and gets in and out job well done. Thanks

During my visit to Mt. Vernon Orthopedic Center, Dr. Houle was very thorough with the information that I needed and very efficient with our time.

Great Dr.

always very professional and very nice

I seen Dr. Houle today for my 1 year Hip Replacement check up. Excellent attitude, explains your condition well and treatment plan, very friendly, and takes his time answering any questions or concerns you have. Orthopedic center is very lucky to have an excellent doctor like Dr. Houle in staff.

Excellent Doctor would recommend him five stars plus

He is a great guy. He shoots it to you straight, no sugar coating anything.

Very knowledgeable and kind.

Dr Houle snd his staff are amazing

Dr. Ben always takes time to talk and explain everything you need to know I have always had great visits lots of respect for Dr.Ben

Dr. Houle comes into the room with a smile and a willingness to answer my questions. He tells his patients the end result we should expect from the treatments we receive.

Very thorough, efficient, appropriate testing and friendly. Great physician!

Very very professional

Friendly and efficient.

Dr. Houle is a kind and caring person. The staff are very helpful.

His “bedside manner” and compassion along with his honesty and skill are very important to me.

Does a great job very knowledgeable and informative friendly

I've been going to him for several years and have a lot of faith in him.

Dr. Houle has been a great doctor who definitely listens to what you have to say, explains all options, and cares about you as a person!!

Have always been pleased with the care I received.

Took his time and didn’t rush us through. Perfect bedside manner. Very knowledgeable.

Dr Houl is the best!! Thanks to him he keeps me walking!!!

Dr. Houle was quite personable, knowledgeable and effective at treating my severe arthritis and bone problems. I am very grateful for his continued care. Thank you Dr. Houle.

Dr. Houle has been treating my knee pain and is very caring and knowledgeable in his field and his staff is great

Excellent Doctor

Professional but always friendly.

great doctor

Great guy. Tell you exactly what to expect during and after surgery.

He never rushes thru your visit. He takes time to explain things to you. Very caring. Always cheerful.

Dr Houle is just an excellent physician. He doesn’t rush you through your appointment and answers any and all questions in depth. Puts you right at ease! For any future orthopedic issues I may have, he will be the ONLY physician at OCSI I will use.

I was there for a knee shot , he is very good . I had couple questions for him and he answered them so I can understand. Always does .

He is the Best Ortho MD !!! He has great bed side manner and is so kind and empathtic !

Always kind and understanding Tell you what happen and why

Always so pleasant!

Dr Houle is always very kind. answers all my questions. They get me in and out in a timely manner. His nurse Jenn is awesome. I can't say enough about the entire staff Bruce

He has helped me in the past and now

very good doctor and a very good place.

Excellent personality Caring doctor

Great empathy! Helped my pain when others couldn't.

Dr. Houle is the best! I recommend him every time I get a chance.

Very good doctor. Very professional and informative. Very good surgeon.

Excellent! Very informative and answered questions thoroughly.

Exceptional as usual!

Very nice guy. Explained what to expect after s Knee surgery. Answered all my questions.

Top shelf, from the people behind the counter, x-ray techs, nurses and doctors.

Dr Houle was very nice and informative.

Very polite and to the point . He takes time with you and answering your questions.

Great bed side manner, cares about you!!

He is so compassionate and kind. Makes your shot seem not so bad.

Great Doctor and Surgeon.

He is always caring of his patient to see if I need anything else.

Very direct and to the point, answered my questions, encouraged me to take my time making a decision about procedures.

Dr Houle is an excellent doctor. He is kind and takes the time to actually talk and explain things to you. Top of the line in my book.

Didn’t have a cast

Awesome Doctor! Knows his stuff!!

Exceptional care from an exceptionally caring Doctor. Dr. Houle and the entire OCSI staff and facility are top of the line.

Dr. Houle and staff are the absolute best! I would highly recommend them to anyone needing orthopedic care.

He’s my go to guy, been keeping me upright for years

Great doctor!!!

Polite and informational

Took time to go over EVERYTHING with me, next move start fixing my problems

Good experience. Had left knee injected. No pain and a great Dr.

Nice warm feeling. Dr Houle’s demeanour makes you very comfortable.

I liked the straight forward ness

Great Dr. He did my knee replacement and I am totally satisfied with the results. Ready to do other one !

Very caring and great Dr.

Answered all my questions and explained what to look forward to. Very friendly and patient.

Dr. Houle was very understanding and listened so he could fully understand what I am going thru with my pain. So happy that I found this great Dr.

Dr. Houle is priceless. I would recommend him to anyone who is seeking an Orthopedic.

Explains everything. I was very comfortable.

Ever professional and reassuring. I have complete confidence in him

Glad I have him for a doctor!

Exceptional care before and after surgery. Caring and compassionate.

Excellent!

Very helpful , explained what was wrong so I could understand. All staff were great.

Excellent Doctor! He is very caring and knowledgeable.

Awesome Doctor and Staff!!

Entire staff, from reception to x-ray to nursing, were caring, kind and professional.

Dr. Houle is amazing. He has made me feel like i matter and he cares!!! I have a lot of confidence in him. He’s easy to talk to and answers all my questions. I think we are all lucky to have a doctor that knows what he’s doing and good at what he does! Thank you Dr. Houle. Carletta Rinard

Always upbeat and willing to answer any and all questions. 7 weeks out of hip surgery and pain free!

I have complete confidence in Dr. Houle and a whole lot of my friend go to him too. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and very kind!

Dr. Houle has been an excellent doctor.

I would recommend Dr Houle and this facility to anyone

Wait time was over 1 hour.

Very nice man. Very helpful.

The very best 1n his field in our area of the state!!!!

Little bit of a wait to see the doc but worth it. Good guy. I’ll be back!

Very busy place but still felt safe everyone space out and masks on everyone. All staff friendly and helpful Dr. Easy to understand and explained everything. Very satisfied.

Very happy with the service

Easy to talk with. Liked his common sense approah.

He is the greatest! Makes u feel at ease.

He understands his patient's. Ty

Everyone there is nice. Doctor Houle is really good and explains everything

Great doctor he's the best you can have

He's GREAT !!!

I found Dr Houle to not only be knowledgeable but he has a great personality to go with it!

He listens to my concerns and gives input

Excellent doctor!

Dr. Houle is the best ever! He treats me as a real person ... not just an old woman who doesn't count anymore.

Thank you for taking care of my knees.

He answered every question I had. And I had nine questions all typed up!!!!! I forgot to ask if I will be able to climb stairs when I get released to go home...oops!

Straight to the point and told me my options. Very personable and professional! Would recommend!

Very informative. Answered all questions.

TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF ME. HAVE THE MOST CONFIDENCE IN HIM.

Excellent work and professional at all times. Thrilled to have him here.

Excellent bedside manner. Answers questions and explains effectively

Very kind. Explains everything in detail. Well pleased with my care I have received from Dr Houle

Kindc caring and knowledgeable. First time in a long time I have left a drs. office with all my questions answered and even a glimpse into what the future holds as my problem progresses. Dr. Houle came highly recommended to me and I was not disappointed.

Always super nice. He makes you feel comfortable!

I love him as a doctor! He is up front and alway Pleasant he tells it like it is in a nice way. I am very pleased that my doctor sent me to him

Only took and hour start to finish for appointment. Dr Houle was very good at explaining my options.

Doc is very helpful and will answer any questions that you have and is very straight forward with you

Excellent doctor. Spends plenty of time answering all your questions. Very caring to the patients needs. Very friendly.

Very professional yet makes you feel as if you are his only patient and askers all you questions besides attending to your physical needs

Very caring and gentle.

He is a great doctor. Very knowleable.His bedside manner is very caring and real.I wouldn't go anywhere else.

why mess with the rest when you have the best.

Great doctor, very personable.

I'm glad I chose him on top of his work he has a great bed side manor

He took time to listen and was very kind and helpful. He answered all of our questions.

Dr. Houle is the best!

A good doctor like him

Excellent doctor. Very understanding about your concerns, very knowledgeable, takes plenty of time to explain what he is going to do during the procedure. OCSI is very lucky to have Dr. Houle. I would most definitely refer a friend to him.

My experience was great. Very knowledgeable and listened to me.

Excellent doctor

very friendly and professional

Very nice

Dr. Houle is the best! The staff is always helpful and considerate. So thankful for an orthopedic center near my home.

Dr. Houle is kind and considerate. He always takes time to answer my questions.

Did great 6on me .I get in and out fast

Excellent. Had a lot of information. Explained a lot in detail.

Amazing bedside manner. Keeps patient well informed and cares how his patient is doing. Recommend him to others

Just a great Doctor.

Much experience and knowledge here. I'm would not have wanted any other surgeon. Truly a caring doctor!

I trust Dr Houle and appreciate his care

Very prompt, through, ask alot of questions about how im filling

Dr Houle was very professional, well mannered and spent the necessary time needed with me. I understand why he is highly recommended.

Dr. Houle was very informative and he has a great professional connection with his patients. I felt that he understood my knee problem. I would gladly recommend his service to all my friends.

Great Doctor. Very informative, well knowledgeable, explained my MRI and possible treatment options very well.

He’s great

Wonderful job on my knee replacement and very nice guy.

Like this Dr. Really well. Did awesome job on my knee. Loving it.

I like Dr.Houle he has always got a smile when he comes into the room. He has a comforting smile.

I have not seen this doctor yet, but have heard lots of good things!

Learn a lot from Dr. Houle and his nurse. Thank u for being there!

We are so pleased with the respect and care that he shows our 94 year old mother!!!

Always very polite and friendly took time to answer all my questions very good doctor

Explained my situation clearly and provided me with another form of knee injections as the previous didn’t last as long as expected.

The best.

Competent physician with a wonderful bedside manner !!!!

Always a great job

Always explains things and makes sure you have no questions. Very personable.

Very thorough and patient. Answered all my questions. Explained xrays in detail. Also, staff was polite, friendly, and professional. So thankful I chose Orthopedic Center of SI for my bilateral knee replacement.

He is the best!!!

Seems to be a very compassionate man as well as a fantastic doctor!!

Changed my life ! Excellent and well run operation.

Very professional & polite!

Great Doctor and staff i have been with him for many years and still be with him many more years

Best Doctor Ever!!

Very c

Always explain each step in my care. Very caring & friendly staff & Doctors.

Dr. House is a very impressionable specialist. I had several choices as to which specialist I would like to see. I am so thankful that I chose Dr. House. He is unbeatable in my opinion.

Very helpful and knowledgeable. Provides excellent information and feedback.

Best Care ever

Seen Dr. Houle in past for knee replacement.. Excellent care

I came into get a shot ,. It was painless as usual ,that’s because he talks to me while he is sticking me .

Best place ever. Get shot in my knee every 3-4 months and Dr Houle does a great job.

He is one of the best Doctors around.

Well please with his word did a fantastic job on my hip replacement would recommend him highly to anyone

I had been in terrible pain with walking and hip x-rays show problems. I was ready to have replacement, and my first visit to meet him, he made decision in reviewing films, no physical exam or watching me walk. I explained my personal life, very active and caregiver to folks 100 miles away, good window of time to have it taken care of. He insisted try injection. Against my desire, I did, lasted 6 weeks and now in as much pain. It wasn't an answer, like putting band-aid on a fracture.

Knowledgeable, attentive, personable, sincerely jind

Excellent bedside manner. Cares about his patients..

Great bedside manner.

Wonderful doctor. Very caring and understanding. A gentle touch.

Best of the best !!!

He is very personable and answers any questions you ask.

Was taking care in good timing. Very nice and courteous.

Dr. Houle and the staff at the Orthopaedic Clinic have been exceptionally great to work with. They have given me the best of care anyone could ask for. I highly recommend the Orthopaedic Clinic to anyone for whatever problem they are having.

Thank all of u for your services Be safe

Great doctor who listens to you and cares

Answers questions in a way I can fully understand.

I have an appointment. Have not seen him yet.

Dr Houle is the greatest .I had a knee shot today and he always talks to me while he inserting the needle to get my mind off of what he’s doing .

Awesome person! Very patient an easy to talk with! Listens and will explain on my level😊

Outstanding Dr. who is present to my concerns and issues.

Dr. Houle is always thorough, answers questions, and is always kind and pleasant.

You need a zillion more stars for this doctor he’s better than the best

Very impressed with Dr Houle. He is very professional and does a great job explaining a procedure or application, as well as listening to the patient.

Very nice and real lifr

Always willing to answer all questions in easy to understand terminology.

Dr. Houle is very kind , helpful and compassionate

He not only respects me as a person but as a patient. Have a lot of trust in Dr Houle.

He is great

Dr. Houle did my knee replacement surgery July 16th and the surgery went great he is an excellent orthopedic surgeon!!!

Very cordial.and informative. Made me feel a lot better about my surgery.

Great Doctor. He took great care of me with my first knee replacement in 2016. Now it’s time for the other knee and I have full confidence in Dr. Houle.

dr houle did great. 2 knees replaced i feel better now then i have in 20 yrs.

Professional, honest and straightforward.

Dr Houle is awesome . He is very good at what he does . Anytime I have a question he listens and understands and always has an answer.

Great personality takes time for any questions u might have

Yes he's a great Dr.

It took WAY too long to be taken back for my appointment

I have a good opinion of my new Dr. Happy with his work.

Best orthopedist in the area. Competent and kind, a winning combination!!!!

A--#1

Always professional and answers any questions.

Took his time with me. Put me at ease.

Very helpful & doesn’t try to push me into exams I don’t need or am not ready for. Well worth the wait.

Dr. Houle is a very kind and compassionate physician. He will find your issue and do what it takes to correct it. He came highly recommended to me through other patients and I was not disappointed.

I have every confidence in dr houle!

Best doctor ever!!

Awesome!! Wouldn't go anywhere else.

Very professional!

Outstanding medical care concern and Treatment! I consider myself very lucky to be in Mount Vernon! THANKS

Explain my problem very well. Has a very good bedside manner.

Very caring doctor

Super nice guy and an even better doctor. Every staff member I have dealt with each visit I've had , 8 or so, has been very professional. Couldn't have been treated better

Dr Houle is pleasant, friendly, & explains things well. I have been very pleased with the surgery he did on my knee.

Excellent doctor! He always takes the time to listen to any concerns. Very knowledgeable I’d recommend him to anyone needing ortho services

He is the best surgeon ever thank you Doctor HOULE thank you

As always good care.

He was very straight forward and easy to understand and laid out my choices.

Gives me the right information on latest meds.

I have seen Dr. Houle on several occasions. He has repaired my shoulder and replaced a rather BAD knee, all done with skill and professionalism. I trust him and will highly recommend!!!!

Dr. Houle is worth the wait.

Very knowledgeable

Big thanks! Surgery a success! Very happy with the results.

Excellent care!

Dr. Houle has replaced both of my knees and I am doing great. He is always very professional and nice when I have been to my appointments. He is always willing to answer any questions I have.

He's a great Doctor

Great Doctor!

Best personality

Love his bedside manor

Very professional and friendly.

No need to anywhere else with great Dr’s like this in Mt. Vernon,IL.

I really like Dr. Houle. And have great confidence in him.

Keep up the good work.

Dr HOULE has a uncanny ability to make me feel comfortable and build trust. He is very upbeat but still honest and straighforward about possible complications and side effects. I recommend him to anyone needing to see an orthopedist.

Good doc

Very friendly and answers whatever questions I have concerning my care. Knows many of the newest options available to try. Never seems to rush the appointment and seems genuinely concern about my health.

Great dr! He and his staff are very thorough and efficient.

Honest and trustworthy.

Excellent physician. Wonderful bedside manner.

LOVE THIS DR.. VERYY FRIENDLY AND CARING. KNOWS JUST WHAT TO DO.

Love my Dr .

Dr Houle , is kind and has a very gentle approach!

The best

Very nice and informing. Makes me comfortable about the surgery.

Very caring doctor

I have been going to Dr. Houle for a long time. Got a new knee in April. He's great!

Very friendly and caring. Great bedside manners

Friendly and thorough.

Friendly and seem to really care about my condition. I would recommend him to anyone.

Always a smile and helpful.

He is very caring

I kinda felt very rushed in and out this trip.

Great doctor very caring. I would highly recommend him to others

He is super!

He so good, always makes me feel. He fantastic11111

He’s always very personable. And makes you at ease.

Appreciated his expertise and taking time to answer questions

He is fantastic!

Always in a good mood, that's very nice! I appreciate his honesty in my care..

Dr. Houle is very kind and caring. He shows genuine interest in his patients.

Dr. Houle makes me feel better just as soon as I see his smiling face. Love this man!

He's been the best surgeon for me. A great experience.

I really like Dr. Houle BUT if he is running over an hour late I believe his patients should be told. I left work 30 mins early to make my 4:45 appt. I was called back at 5:55 and was seen for approximately 3 mins.

actually cares for his patients. Great professionalism. Makes me feel at ease

Always a pleasure to deal with a Dr who takes the time to be personable.

Very knowledgeable.very attentive. Took the time to listen to my concerns. Seemed genuinely interested in taking care of my injury. Told me the best options to help me relieve my pain.

Best personality, great Doctor.

Dr. Houle is a phenomenal doctor. I have been very well taken care of and it's easy to see that he errs on the side of caution for the patients sake.

Fine Dr. Great work.

Trust him fully as a Dr. He's so very caring. Think he's the best.

Just a very caring Dr.

Very good doc and stakk

Information was useful.

Professional and thorough.

great doctor very caring and understanding Listens well

Excellent Dr. I am absolutely pain free thanks to Dr Houlle.

It was about an hour after my appointment time before I seen the doctor. And then for about a 5 minute visit. Doctor Houle is a very good doctor but they schedule too many appointments for him to keep up.

He took his time to talk with me and discuss what needed to be done and how to keep from having knee surgery

I have been a patient of Dr. Houle for many years. I've always been pleased with my outcomes!

A competent physician with an excellent bed/chair side manner. A winning combination in my book!!!!

Total knee replacement, great job, great recovery

Dr houle is awesome! Fantastic dr, very nice man! Great staff!

Very open and and a compassionate caring MD. Explained every procedure and step along the way, both pre and post operation

Great Doctor

God's gift to the medical profession.

Dr Houle. Has a good bedside manor and listens to clients and the staff is all so friendly

Gave me excellent advice for the pain in my foot and it is already working to keep me pain free. His explanation was direct and easy to understand.

Knowledgeable and accessible with a great bedside manner.

Professional.....Friendly.....Trustworthy and a great personality!

great doctor, very pleasant personality

Gave great info. Was knowledgeable

Very personable!

He is very kind and he treats you like a person, not a number.

Sincere doctor-patient relationship.

He is the best around. So knowledgeable and sweet.

Really good Doctor, But an even better person.

He is top-notch!

Always get answers to any of my questions. The entire staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I feel that I’m getting the best care from the doctor as well as his employees.

He was extremely polite, he listened to me and was genuinely looking out for what’s best for me! I couldn’t be more pleased.

Excellent

Always very caring and compassionate for his patients.

Tells it like it is, Thanks Dr. Houle

Besides being an excellent doctor and surgeon, Doctor Houle is always pleasant and upbeat. He takes time to listen and explain things.

Had bilateral knee replacement in may I'm pain free and walking better than I ever have

I'VE HAD DR. HOULE AS A DR. FOR SEVERAL YEARS. I HAVE A LOT OF CONFIDENCE IN HIM.

Very good doctor, takes the time to talk to you.

So very kind n compassionate. Took time to answer my questions n concerns. Would recommend him to everyone!

Kind and efficient

Cannot praise this man enough for his knowledge, abilities, experience, an human interaction . I am truly blessed, immensely so, for the security I feel and to have him for my doctor.

Wonderful doctor

Absolutely the best there is!!

caring and professional