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Carolyn C. Houk, MD, MBA, FACP

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Accepting returning patients only
4.9 out of 5
142 ratings
3 reviews

Only returning patients may call to schedule an appointment with this provider.

Returning patients with an eCare account can also book online.

Carolyn C. Houk, MD, MBA, FACP

Medical Specialties

  • Primary care
  • Internal medicine
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Chronic disease management
  • Preventive medicine
  • Acute episodic care
  • Telehealth services

Locations

Languages

  • English

Patient Ratings and Reviews

142 ratings
4.9 out of 5

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3 reviews
March 10, 2020

Dr. Houk is the best doctor I've ever had. She never makes me feel uncomfortable, and she always listens to and answers my questions. I have never had a doctor who communicated in as accessible a way as Dr. Houk. She makes sure I am informed about my options and helps me brainstorm ways I can take better care of myself.

March 8, 2020

Dr Hough she is wonderful and always going the extra mile for me. I have a VERY complicated health history and she helps us work through all the mazes of the health care industry .

February 25, 2020

Dr. Houk was amazing, one of the best since I lost my PCP [....]. I never thought I would find a provider as caring and wonderful as [...] who cared for my family for years. Well I found all of that in Dr. Houk and have asked her to become my PCP. On first meeting I could see that Dr. Houk is very caring and listens to the patients concerns and addressed every single concern I had. She was incredible. Thank you.

About Carolyn C. Houk

Carolyn Houk, M.D., M.B.A., is a board certified internal medicine physician at the UW Neighborhood Kent/Des Moines Clinic and a UW instructor of General Internal Medicine.

Dr. Houk chose general internal medicine because she enjoys taking care of the whole family, from young adults to geriatric patients. If patients are diagnosed with serious medical issues, Dr. Houk educates them and their families regarding their disease and helps them make their own choices for care appropriate to their values and circumstances, emphasizing quality of life and disease prevention.

Dr. Houk earned her M.B.A. at Lehigh University and her M.D. at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. Her clinical interests include geriatrics, complex medical care, women's health and cardiology.

Personal Interests

Dr. Houk is originally from Baltimore, where she met her husband in high school. He was born in Seattle, so they moved back to the area to be near his family and provide an excellent education for their daughter. Dr. Houk loves hiking, kayaking and any activity near the water. She also enjoys playing Scrabble and watching football. 

Education and Training

  • Lehigh University College of Business
    Master, 2015
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Teaching Appointment, 2009
  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    Residency, 1998, Internal Medicine
  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    Internship, 1996, Internal Medicine
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
    Medical education, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, 1998, American Board of Internal Medicine