Dr. Jesse Houghton, MD

Gastroenterology*MaleAge 50

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Jesse Houghton, MD is a gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, OH and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Houghton has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2002. He is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Jesse Houghton, MD

Somc Gastroenterology Associates

1711 27th St Ste 403 Portsmouth, OH 45662
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Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Houghton is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center Portsmouth, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Houghton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Houghton specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Houghton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Houghton

4.0

33 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What could be improved
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4 people found this helpful
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Dec 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jayne Carpenter – Jun 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rita Howell – Jun 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 17, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Hay – Oct 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy Ann Moore – Mar 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Angela Jurado – Feb 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Cynthia Garrett – Sep 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Patient – Sep 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I treat all my patients with the same respect, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status. I make decisions for my patients the same way I would for a member of my family. I pride myself in actually listening to my patients and thoroughly explaining their condition.

biography

Extensive training in all aspects of Gastroenterology and Liver disorders. Born, raised, educated, and trained in New Jersey. Now practicing in southern Ohio. Exceptional endoscopist with stellar complication rate and proven outcomes. Caring physician with excellent bedside manner.
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Rutgers College New Brunswick, Nj

    Undergraduate School
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2005
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2003
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Houghton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Somc Gastroenterology Associates

    Somc Gastroenterology Associates1711 27th St Ste 403 Portsmouth, OH 45662
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Southern Ohio Medical Center

      1805 27th St
      Portsmouth, OH 45662
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

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