Timothy Houden, MD

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

6 years ago

Saw Dr. Houden for steriod injection at L5/S1 for severe nerve root impingement. His staff was professional, friendly, and though there was a small delay in getting seen due to my appointment being at the end of the day, Dr. Houden explained the procedure thoroughly, expressed care, and made me feel very comfortable during the whole procedure. I am seeking short-term relief and still planning on eventual surgery, but I would highly recommend this Dr. 

Keri C 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

Dr Houden is by and far the best doctor to see for treating back and spine pain with different injection techniques. His staff and nurse practitioner are very caring and a joy to see. Though he does run a very efficient shop he is the best at what he does and no other doctor around can match his knowledge and skill. I highly recommend him and he's the only doctor I would refer my family to for back/spine injection treatment. 

jan 

on Healthgrades

7 years ago

I have been seeing Dr Houden for over 15 years and recommend him often to people who might be candidates for rhisotomy. I do not choose my physicians to be my BFF, I choose them based on their ability and expertise. If you are looking for a Dr. who has a great bedside manner, Tim may not be for you, but he's got great support staff to fill that role for him. He is, however, the very best at pain management techniques to keep you moving and active. I cannot recommend him more highly. 

Daniel Alsup MD 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Dr. Houden has been great. He has been helping me to keep working and active the last 17 years with his interventions. 

Becky 

on Healthgrades

8 years ago

Dr. Houden is the perfect mix of professionalism and compassion. When I arrived in Dr. Houden's office I was nearly hopeless. Every doctor before him told me that there was no known cure, that they were sorry, and good luck. Dr. Houden and his staff were quick to act, skillful, and restored hope to a situation where there was very little to be hopeful about. Though he was busy, I felt like I was the only person that he was worried about. I'll be forever grateful for Dr. Houden. 

Troy 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

I had a great experience with Dr. Houden. He really knows his stuff and the staff was really attentive to my back problem. Highly recommend. 

Momma Jan 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

DR Houden is a extremely knowledgeable in his field. He is honest and right to the point on giving care. i totally trust him with my injections and knowledge of my physical medical needs.. if your looking for fluff and puff , go somewhere else, but for me. I want the job done right the first time !!! 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

9 months ago

The radio frequency nerve ablation procedure I experienced was excruciating during, but especially AFTER. I experienced 5 abjectly miserable days of unending horrible nerve pain post-op, and intermittent unbearable pain for the following week. Percoset and Gabapentin barely helped. His nurse is abrupt, unsympathetic and rushed. Two other identical operations from other providers in 2022 and 2025 were uncomfortable for 2 or 3 days only. I wonder if Dr. Houden is using antiquated methodology. I would never ever recommend him a... read more

Kay Summers 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

I went to him suffering from siattica. Was told he would perform something called an epidural. He neither greeted me nor talked to me during the procedure. When he was finished with what was a very painful few minutes. He went back to his corner where he had been originally and left me in the hands of his assistants. I was not even given nor offered a wheelchair, although I could almost not walk. Stay away from this practice. His associate Mellville is the same no personality.