Barbara G. Houts, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Obstetrics
Professional interests:
- Prenatal care
- Preventive care
- Pediatrics
- Delivering babies
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. My professional interests include obstetrics, pediatrics, preventive care and the full spectrum of family medicine. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Dassel, MN
Best part of my work: The personal connections made and deepened over time.
Why I became a physician: Medicine is my calling. I feel I am doing what I am meant to do.
Personal interests: Quilting, sewing, gardening, figure skating (I judge many local figure skating competitions).
Additional info: I am certified to insert/remove Mirena, Implanon and Nexplanon.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Specialties
- Obstetrics
Personal interests
- Family activities
- Gardening
- Quilting
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
Internships
- University of Minnesota Hospital
Residencies
- University of Minnesota
Years of experience
- 36
Hospital affiliations
- St. Francis Regional Medical Center
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