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Christopher G. Houdek, DO
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine: Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement
Hickory, Newton, Sherrills Ford
4.9
174 Ratings
76 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
174 Ratings
76 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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Vey nice, genuine person. Gave great information for all of my questions.
He explained my issues in words that I could understand and outlined three potential courses of treatment. He allowed me to make treatment decision. I did not feel pressured at all.
Great experience would refer Dr Houdek.
Seems knowledgeable and has good people skills
Cool Dr knows what he's doing
Excellent doctor. He is very caring and understanding. He is very knowledgable and will get you better as long as you follow his instructions. Would highly recommend.
Very professional and informative
Excellent, professional, knowledgeable, and seemed to be in my corner in dealing with my work place injury.
Excellent - professional - informative - answered all questions - Thank You
Dr. Houdek is very kind and listens to how you feel and any questions you may have. He gives good information on getting better and gives you time to heal. He is very knowledgeable and I appreciate him as my doctor.