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Christopher G. Houdek, DO
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Hickory, Newton, Sherrills Ford
4.9
201 Ratings
92 Comments
Dr. Christopher Houdek, D.O. obtained his undergraduate degree in cell and molecular biology from the University of Michigan. He was awarded his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, where he also completed his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery. He received advanced training in sports medicine, ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, shoulder instability and rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder.
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4.9
201 Ratings
92 Comments
Dr. Christopher Houdek, D.O. obtained his undergraduate degree in cell and molecular biology from the University of Michigan. He was awarded his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, where he also completed his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery. He received advanced training in sports medicine, ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, shoulder instability and rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder.
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Foothills Region: Hickory - Orthopedics
2165 Medical Park Drive
Hickory, NC 28602
Hickory, NC 28602
Foothills Region: Newton - Orthopedics
829 West 25th Street
Newton, NC 28658
Newton, NC 28658
Foothills Region: Sherrills Ford - Orthopedics
3900 Terrell Park Drive
Suite 1010
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Suite 1010
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Dr. Christopher Houdek, D.O. obtained his undergraduate degree in cell and molecular biology from the University of Michigan. He was awarded his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, where he also completed his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery.
Following residency, he completed his fellowship in sports medicine at the Detroit Medical Center where he helped care for the Detroit Red Wings, Pistons, and Tigers. During fellowship he received advanced training in sports medicine, ACL reconstruction, cartilage restoration, shoulder instability and rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder. He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon.
He is a member of several professional organizations, including: the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Michigan Orthopedic Society, the Detroit Academy of Orthopedics, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.
In Tucson, Arizona, he practiced orthopedic sports medicine for four years and was the team physician for the AHL Tucson Roadrunners and Ironwood Ridge High School.
Dr. Houdek and his wife, Erin, have three children, Collin, Lilyana and Ethan.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Doctorate: Michigan State University
Residency: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fellowship: Detroit Medical Center
Associations
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Osteopathic Association
Michigan Osteopathic Association
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
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Dr. Houdek was very kind and respectful and answered my questions in a way that I could understand.
Very thourgh
Good information. Good relationship
He really helped me not understand what is going on with my wrist. He was polite and made great eye contact (you know he is listening )
Professional, willing to give options to my problem
Dr. C. Houdek was very polite. He explained my injury & also spoke of several plans of treatment options. I felt very reassured by his opinion !
Very thorough.
Dr. Houdek is an excellent doctor. I wouldn't have any other Orthopedic doctor and he listened to the patients.
Very professional and explained everything through. Gave recommendations if needed. Would differently refer to others.
Very polite and explained how surgery was was going go.