Dr. Richard Houk, MD

Rheumatology*•Male•Age 74

Rheumatology*

Dr. Richard Houk, MD is a rheumatologist in Little Rock, AR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Houk has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Richard Houk, MD

Dr. Carla Fabiola Gamarra-Hilburn, MD

9101 Kanis Rd Ste 200 Little Rock, AR 72205
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(501) 224-6366
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Accepting new patients

(501) 224-6366

Dr. Houk is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Houk specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • 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.
  • Quiet Hospital
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Dr. Houk's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Houk

4.7
26 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Best rheumatologist in the state of arkansas
I have been a patient and 36 or 37 years. He has kept me physically active to care for my family and to enjoy my life. I would recommend him to anyone who has need of rheumatologist who cares.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2024
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Excellent physician!
Dr. Houk is an excellent physician with comprehensive diagnostic skills. His caring, kind, compassionate manner underlies his practice. For over 20+ years, I travelled over 60 miles one way for appointments. He is empathic and listens. His manner of treating chronic diseases significantly improved my quality of life. Highly recommend him! 10 stars !
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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Cathleen – Aug 04, 2023
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My experience with Dr. Houk has been outstanding and very helpful to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Sue Clayton – Oct 28, 2021
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He listens and responds; cool, calm & collected — he is the BEST!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Billy Furgerson – Oct 07, 2019
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Dr. Houk saved my life over 10 years ago and has been helping me ever since. He is more than a Doctor. He listens and understands what you are saying and knows how to fix the problem. Even if it is sending you to another doctor that can better understand and help you. I feel like he truly cares for me. He doesn't rush. He is very thorough. I will recommend him to everyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
19 others found this helpful
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Karen in Little Rock, AR – Sep 05, 2017
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For those looking for Dr. Houk - he will be opening a practice around the end of July. You may find his updated contact information by going to the Directory page of the Arkansas State Medical Board website. He has been my rheumatologist for 20 years and is an amazing physician. I'm so glad I finally found him again!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
17 others found this helpful
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Decatur, IL – Jun 03, 2017
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Dr. Houk has taken care of me for over 20 years, and I was on a stable prescription to balance my fibromyalgia, arthritis, and gout. I was not informed that he was no longer at the clinic until I called to have lyrica refilled. Then I was told by the nurse that "he is no longer here and you need to see your primary care physician" So I went to my PCP and got the prescription and the pharmacy is not filling it because they want to reach Dr, Houk. I wish I knew where to find him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Evangeline Samuel in Pine Bluff, AR – May 16, 2017
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I absolutely love Dr. Houk!! He's a wonderful doctor!! Very caring, professional & compassionate. I'm extremely upset & sadden to hear he is no longer at LRDC. I highly recommend him as a rheumatologist!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
13 others found this helpful
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North Little Rock, AR – Apr 30, 2017
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This doctor is awesome!! I have been a patient if his over 20 years and I am very happy with the treatment he has given me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Russellville, AR – Apr 25, 2017
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Dr Houk is a gentle and kind doctor. He has treated me for 20 years and has brought me from the onset of my RA to the top of the ladder medication wise. All with the goal of keeping me from being in extreme pain and to minimize damage to my joints. He shares his life and yours. He is family. My husband and I both cried when told dr Houk had left. My husband has never met dr Houk but he knew how much he had done for me. I have only best wishes and warm thoughts for Dr. Houk BarbaraA
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Barbara Austin in Star City, AR – Apr 20, 2017
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Rheumatology Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Houk, MD is a rheumatologist in Little Rock, AR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Houk has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1977....read more

  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982

  • Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1980

  • Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978

  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Houk is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Dr. Carla Fabiola Gamarra-Hilburn, MD

    Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute Inc9101 Kanis Rd Ste 200 Little Rock, AR 72205
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock

      9601 Baptist Health Dr
      Little Rock, AR 72205
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      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

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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