Andrew Houghton, MD, CAQ
4.8/5
My specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Sports medicine
Professional interests:
- Non-surgical orthopedic care
- Fracture management
- Joint injections
- Arthritis management
- Sports-related concussion
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Virtual visits
- Sports and overuse injuries
- Ultrasound guided procedures
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy
Andrew Houghton, MD, specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine at a variety of Allina Health Clinic locations. He offers face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
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Personal interests: Running, hiking, attending sporting events and family trips
Favorite health tip: Maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle starts with baby steps; it won't happen overnight. Commit to small lifestyle changes you can maintain and build from there.
Practice philosophy: I enjoy educating patients and therefore empowering them to take an active role in their health care.
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Credentials
- MD
- CAQ
Board-certified specialties
- Sports medicine
Awards and recognitions
- 2019 Top Doctor in Minnesota Monthly magazine
- 2021 Top Doctor Rising Star in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
Specialties
- Orthopedics
Personal interests
- Family trips
- Hiking
- Running
- Sports
Current licenses and certifications
- MD
- sports medicine CAQ
Residencies
- University of Minnesota - Methodist Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Connecticut
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- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
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- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)
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His knowledge of my physical condition
Professional service
Dr. Houghton examined my chronic hamstring pain very carefully and out of blue, he offered a cortisone shot. I accepted and he did a marvelous job. My pain has finally subsided for next 24 hours. Mission accomplished!
The Doctor is excellent
He is very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing with my pain areas.
Helpful explaining problem & solving it
it was easy
Kind
Quick response to help customers and the care to meet our needs.
Seen promptly and courteously. Dr. seemed quite competent and knowledgeable.