Overview
Patrick Houde is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute Neurosurgery. He provides a full range of neurosurgical services, evaluating and treating patients in the following areas: Spinal and cranial trauma Degenerative spinal conditions Cranial tumors/masses Cerebral aneurysms Other vascular pathologies affecting the brain Patrick has more than 25 years of medical experience, including serving as a physician assistant, primary care provider and medic in the U.S. Air Force. He joined Orlando Health in 2015 as a physician assistant and strives to treat all patients like family. Patrick’s Training Patrick received his bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He also earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in the Tri-service Physician Assistant Program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, a program affiliated with the University of Nebraska. Patrick earned his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and completed a fellowship in general orthopedics at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio. About Patrick He is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and licensed as a PA in Florida. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Society of Air Force Physician Assistants. Outside of work, Patrick enjoys exercising, golf and playing guitar.
His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Houde, PA is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
76 W. Underwood St., 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32806
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Frequently Asked Questions about Patrick J. Houde, PA
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Patrick J. Houde, PA is classified as an Experienced expert for Subdural Hematoma, 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 Patrick J. Houde, PA specialize in?
While Patrick J. Houde, PA is a Physician Assistant, they have specific expertise in Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physician Assistant.
Does Patrick J. Houde, PA accept my insurance?
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- ApoplexyHoude, PA isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntHoude, PA isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- HydrocephalusHoude, PA isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusHoude, PA isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- StrokeHoude, PA isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subdural HematomaHoude, PA isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.