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Dr. Karen Houck, MD

Oncology*
4.7 (19)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Karen Houck, MD

Dr. Karen Houck, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Oncology, has 30 years of experience. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Temple University Hospital and Chestnut Hill Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Houck an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Houck works at Practice in Philadelphia, PA with other offices in Jenkintown, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Houck's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Temple University Hospital
    3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 707-3008
  2. 2
    Northwest Surgical Associates
    8815 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 707-3008
  3. 3
    Office
    1648 Huntingdon Pike, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 707-3015
  4. 4
    Dsh Medical Associates
    1650 Huntingdon Pike Ste 118, Jenkintown, PA 19046 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 707-3008

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  • Temple University Hospital
  • Chestnut Hill Hospital

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    4.7
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    Based on 19 ratings
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    About Dr. Karen Houck, MD

    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese
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    NPI Number
    • 1154393205
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
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    Dr. Karen Houck, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Houck is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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