Expertise in
25
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Dr. David J. Houghton

Neurology
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Highway, 
New Orleans, LA 
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Expertise in
25
conditions
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Highway, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

David Houghton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Houghton is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Dr. Houghton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in KY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Other Locations
Ochsner Health Center - Covington
1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Randomized, Active-controlled, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Parallel-group Clinical Trial, Investigating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Continuous Subcutaneous ND0612 Infusion in Comparison to Oral IR-LD/CD in Subjects With Parkinson's Disease Experiencing Motor Fluctuations (BouNDless)
A Multicenter, Randomized, Active-controlled, Double-blind, Double-dummy, Parallel-group Clinical Trial, Investigating the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Continuous Subcutaneous ND0612 Infusion in Comparison to Oral IR-LD/CD in Subjects With Parkinson's Disease Experiencing Motor Fluctuations (BouNDless)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Combination product
Study Drugs: ND0612 Solution, Carbidopa, Levodopa
Study Phase: Phase 3

9 Total Publications

Practical recommendations for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease: An expert consensus.
Practical recommendations for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease: An expert consensus.
Journal: Journal of Huntington's disease
Published: July 14, 2026
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Is Dr. David J. Houghton a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David J. Houghton is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. David J. Houghton specialize in?

While Dr. David J. Houghton is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. David J. Houghton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David J. Houghton has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. David J. Houghton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David J. Houghton accept my insurance?

Dr. David J. Houghton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-338-5333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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