Dr. David J. Houghton
Overview
David Houghton is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
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.
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Ochsner Health Center - Covington
Dr. Kristin Johnson earned her medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Following graduation, she completed a family medicine internship at Sparrow Hospital, a Michigan State University teaching hospital in East Lansing, Michigan. She then completed her neurology residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued at University Hospitals Case Medical Center to complete a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG.Dr. Johnson’s clinical interests include neurological conditions of peripheral nerve and muscle, in addition to neuromuscular diagnostic testing such as EMG. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.Dr. Johnson practices at the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute on the North Shore. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Liver Embolization.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David J. Houghton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David J. Houghton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David J. Houghton by calling their office at 985-338-5333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David J. Houghton a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?
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 Movement Disorders, 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 Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, 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 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Movement Disorders. 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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Houghton isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Essential TremorDr. Houghton isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Houghton isDistinguished. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Movement DisordersDr. Houghton isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Houghton isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Houghton isDistinguished. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- Advanced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Houghton isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Houghton isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- ChoreaDr. Houghton isAdvanced. Learn about Chorea.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Houghton isAdvanced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Houghton isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Houghton isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Houghton isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Houghton isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Houghton isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- ApraxiaDr. Houghton isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- Ataxia-TelangiectasiaDr. Houghton isExperienced. Learn about Ataxia-Telangiectasia.