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Dr. Stephen Houston, MD

Dr. Stephen Houston, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*

Dr. Stephen Houston, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Seattle, WA. He is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Locations

Spine Center at Meridian Pavilion

Spine Center at Meridian Pavilion11011 Meridian Ave N Ste 201 Seattle, WA 98133
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(206) 829-4211

Dr. Houston 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 ExpertiseDr. Houston specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Houston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Houston

3.6

18 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
61%
61%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
28%
28%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 17, 2023
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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
Helpful
Oct 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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May 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Edmonds – Mar 24, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
David Loveland in Seattle, WA – Apr 10, 2016
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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
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
LanaM in Bellingham, WA – Feb 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Houston, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Seattle, WA. He is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

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

  • Emory University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological 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.
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  • English

  • Arabic

  • Chinese

  • French

  • German

  • Italian

  • Korean

  • Polish

  • Russian

  • Spanish

  • Tagalog

  • Vietnamese

Dr. Houston is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UW Medical Center-Montlake

      1959 NE Pacific St
      Seattle, WA 98195
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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