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Dr. Daniel Houlihan, MD

Dr. Daniel Houlihan, MD

Urology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Houlihan, MD is a urologist in Freeport, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1045 W Stephenson St Freeport, IL 61032
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(815) 599-6000

At a Glance

  • 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
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Houlihan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Houlihan

3.1
15 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
47%
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Saved my life by being persistent in pursuing a small anomaly in my psa. He arranged a mri in madison which uncovered a small, hidden, cancer, which led to 9 weeks of radiation and an rx for the rest of my life. At our last meeting (2 1/2 years after discovery) my psa was normal. There is no doubt Dr. Houlihan saved my life. Thanks doc!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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cancer survior – Apr 06, 2020
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Dr Houlihan is an excellent urologist. He has been treating my husband for approximately 10 years due to bladder cancer. He has excellent bedside manner. He is thorough and has taken excellent care of my husband.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2019
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Dr Houlihan was terrible. I tried explaining to him prior to the procedure that I have a high tolerance to locals and that he would need to not only administer more, but wait a bit longer prior to starting the procedure (vasectomy). He didn't listen. First side hurt. Didn't learn from that, and started the left side which was excruciating. When I screamed in pain, he merely said "shhhh" and when I commented on the pain, he told me I complained about everything. Terrible doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Rockford, IL – Sep 10, 2018
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The staff at this office is horrible. The roomer was very rude, they were not prepared for visit even though I sent all of my records to the office before appt with confirmation of fax received, they could not find records. The roomer just kept saying "I do not physically have them, I have not physically seen them"When asked if they could be down in medical records her responds was "I don't know, there is a lot of papers down there" Really?? Dr Houlihan even seemed frustrated with them.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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none – Jun 28, 2018
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I found Dr. Houlihan a very congenial, laid back, humorous, physician. Great bedside manner. My lady friend and I were howling with laughter during my first, and only visit with him. My diagnosis turned out to be not serious If I had something more serious, maybe things would be different. So, I won't be seeing him for awhile, hopefully. In fairness, you have to see a doctor more than once in order to gauge them. But, will say again, I was very impressed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Davis, IL – Apr 21, 2017
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Terrible. Smug and condescending. Avoid!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Hubertus, WI – Mar 02, 2017
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His behavior was very upsetting. My husband was suffering horribly and he spent less than 5 minutes. We were lucky not to have him as a surgeon. His partner however was wonderful and we were grateful for him We can honestly not even give him one star.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Pecatonica, IL – Sep 23, 2016
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Dr. Daniel Houlihan, MD is a urologist in Freeport, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more

  • Urology

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  • Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

FHN Memorial Hospital1045 W Stephenson St Freeport, IL 61032
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

    4201 W Medical Center Dr
    McHenry, IL 60050
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    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

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61108
    Recipient of 10
    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton

    2400 N Rockton Ave
    Rockford, IL 61103
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

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

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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