

Dr. Paul Houlihan, MD
Dr. Paul Houlihan, MD is a cardiologist in Newport, KY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Houlihan has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital and St. Elizabeth Ft. Thomas Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Heart & Vascular - Newport/Ft. Thomas - St. Elizabeth Physicians
1400 Grand Ave Newport, KY 41071Hospital Highlight
Dr. Houlihan is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital Edgewood, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
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- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Houlihan's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Houlihan
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5 Star | 71% | 71% |
4 Star | 14% | 14% |
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1 Star | 14% | 14% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Houlihan to family and friends is 4.285714 out of 5
About Me
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Dr. Paul Houlihan, MD is a cardiologist in Newport, KY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Houlihan has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Kentucky...read moreCardiology
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University Of Kentucky
Medical School, 1997
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Learn more about medical license public record checkLocations
Heart & Vascular - Newport/Ft. Thomas - St. Elizabeth Physicians
Heart & Vascular - Covington - St. Elizabeth Physicians
Heart & Vascular - Edgewood Heart & Vascular Institute - St. Elizabeth Physicians
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 21
hospital awardsCardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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