Orthopedics, Elbow, Hip, Knee, Orthopedic Surgery, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
Hickory, Newton, Sherrills Ford
Most recent review: Sep 26, 2025
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4.9
296 Ratings
130 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.
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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Extremely nice and informative! He literally drew what was going on in my shoulder, and explained to me what I needed to do to alleviate my pain.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great physician! He listens and cares! Explains it understandable terms! Gives all options for treatment and helps you decide what is best for your lifestyle and best for treating the issue.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Listens, kind to an older person, great personality.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Excellent communication
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
He listen he explained and did what was best for me. Love him
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Thank you Dr Houdek for being so informative and hopefully the injection do the trick on my hip. Dr Houdek and his staff were very kind and friendly from the time I entered the front door until my appointment was over. Thank you so much for being so friendly and efficient. Have a blessed day.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Professional, thorough, listens, responsive
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Great doctor, very empathetic and knowledgeable!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Hi is expelente doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Quick, helpful, and most importantly listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
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Foothills Region: Hickory - Orthopedics
2165 Medical Park Drive Hickory, NC 28602
Foothills Region: Newton - Orthopedics
829 West 25th Street Newton, NC 28658
Foothills Region: Sherrills Ford - Orthopedics
3900 Terrell Park Drive 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
Extremely nice and informative! He literally drew what was going on in my shoulder, and explained to me what I needed to do to alleviate my pain.
Great physician! He listens and cares! Explains it understandable terms! Gives all options for treatment and helps you decide what is best for your lifestyle and best for treating the issue.
Listens, kind to an older person, great personality.
Excellent communication
He listen he explained and did what was best for me. Love him
Thank you Dr Houdek for being so informative and hopefully the injection do the trick on my hip. Dr Houdek and his staff were very kind and friendly from the time I entered the front door until my appointment was over. Thank you so much for being so friendly and efficient. Have a blessed day.
Professional, thorough, listens, responsive
Great doctor, very empathetic and knowledgeable!
Hi is expelente doctor
Quick, helpful, and most importantly listened to my concerns and answered all my questions.