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Dr. Clifford Houseman, DO

Dr. Clifford Houseman, DO

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Clifford Houseman, DO is a neurosurgeon in Southfield, MI and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Houseman has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders and Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus and Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

22250 Providence Dr Ste 601 Southfield, MI 48075
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Houseman is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus Southfield, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Houseman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Houseman specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Houseman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Houseman

4.8

23 ratings, 20 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul C – Jan 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn Frech – Jan 08, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joseph Barolo – Oct 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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PMAC – Jul 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Yvette Sample – Mar 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tracy – Jan 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Paul Rogowski – Aug 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Cindy O – Jun 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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May 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tina K – May 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Michelle Simpson – Jun 18, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Julie – Mar 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tina b – Mar 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Don Adams – Jan 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Carl Brewbaker in MI, MI – Jun 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Phil Ranno in Macomb. Twp., MI – Jan 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Shelby Township , MI – Dec 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mary Ryntz – Oct 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Beatrice Tyus in Harper Woods – Oct 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Angela J. in Southfield, MI – Sep 28, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Houseman's values are: Excellence – He maintains the highest standards and achieves them by continually measuring and improving outcomes. Compassion – He demonstrates his commitment to world-class care by providing...read more

biography

Dr. Houseman is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon sub-specialized in spine. He received his medical degree from Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, Iowa in 2007 and completed his neurosurgical residency at North Shore University...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Vanderbilt University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014
  • North Shore University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • Radiographic and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Lordotic Versus Non-lordotic Static Interbody Devices in Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Longitudinal Comparative Cohort Study, 2022-01-15

Dr. Houseman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Michigan Spine and Brain Surgeons PLLC22250 Providence Dr Ste 601 Southfield, MI 48075
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions

    Practice

    University Neurosurgical Associates PC26850 Providence Pkwy Ste 240 Novi, MI 48374
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    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Directions
    Ogawa Macomb Eye Center P.C.11900 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 206 Warren, MI 48093
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus

      16001 W 9 Mile Rd
      Southfield, MI 48075
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension Saint John Hospital

      22101 Moross Rd
      Detroit, MI 48236
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus

      11800 E 12 Mile Rd
      Warren, MI 48093

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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