Overview
Ward V. Houck, MD, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Murfreesboro, TN. He delivers minimally invasive heart care and open heart surgery to open narrow arteries, restore blood flow to the heart, repair leaky heart valve and surgically correct chronic AFib. Our cardiovascular specialists are part of an integrated, national network of heart care, sharing best practices and offering evaluation and treatment of the most complex heart conditions.
Dr. Houck is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Pleurisy, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Houck is board certified in The American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and The American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Houck is currently accepting new patients.
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1800 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste 410, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ward V. Houck
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ward V. Houck?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ward V. Houck by calling their office at 615-867-1940. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ward V. Houck a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ward V. Houck is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, 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. Ward V. Houck specialize in?
While Dr. Ward V. Houck is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, and Pleurisy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Ward V. Houck accept my insurance?
Dr. Ward V. Houck accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-867-1940 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Houck isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Houck isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Houck isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Houck isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Collapsed LungDr. Houck isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Houck isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Houck isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Houck isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Houck isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Experienced
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Houck isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Houck isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Houck isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Houck isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Houck isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Houck isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.