
Primary Office
Temple Clinic
254-724-2491
Visiting Office
Georgetown Clinic
512-819-0500
Taylor Clinic
512-352-4000
Philip D. Houck, M.D.
Associate Director, Division of Cardiology
Clinical Cardiology, Intensive Care Cardiology, Invasive Cardiology
Faculty Rank - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Education
- Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, M.D., 1979
- Northwestern University Technological Institute, Chicago, M.S., 1973
- Penn State University, University Park, B.S., 1971
Specialty Training
- Cardiovascular Disease, Wilford Hall U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, 1985-1987
- Internal Medicine Residency, Wilford Hall U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, 1980-1982
- Internal Medicine Internship, Wilford Hall U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, 1979-1980
Scott & White Appointment
January 5, 1993
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease
Publications and Research
- Houck PD, Lethen JE, Riggs MW, Gantt DS, Dehmer GJ.
Relation of atmospheric pressure changes and the occurrences of acute myocardial infarction and stroke. American Journal of Cardiology 2005; 96[1]:45-51. - Mixon TA, Houck PD.
Intestinal obstruction mimicking acute myocardial infarction. Texas Heart Institute Journal 2003; 30[2]:155-157.
Patient Care Emphasis
Congestive heart failure (CHF), cardiomyopathy and myocarditis, ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease), acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), valvular heart diseases, abnormal lipid levels
Awards
- Clinical Science Award 2005
- Best Clinical Physician and Teacher in Medicine, 1995-1996, 1996-1997
Interests/Hobbies
Swimming, jogging
Research & Education
Health Care Professionals
Patients