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Dr. Stuart Hough, MD

Dr. Stuart Hough, MD

Pain Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Stuart Hough, MD is a pain medicine physician in Rockville, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Holy Cross Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 71 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (71 reviews)

Pain Management Specialists

15200 Shady Grove Rd Ste 302 Rockville, MD 20850
Telehealth available

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Dr. Hough's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hough

3.9

71 ratings, 43 with a written review
5 Star
68%
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
1%
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 28, 2025
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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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Sandra Palmer – Nov 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 18, 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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Henry – Sep 19, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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May 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Nancy Notestine – Mar 15, 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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Jan 26, 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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Linda McCabe – Jun 03, 2023
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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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Sep 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 22, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Yes – Aug 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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S. Livingston – Jul 26, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
AVOID! – Jun 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Andrea G – May 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Annette Wagner – Apr 22, 2022
Dr. Hough's Reply –
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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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Helen Fisher – Mar 13, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Patient – Feb 05, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 24, 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
Helpful
Dec 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Debra Gomulinski – Dec 06, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Hough is conservative in his approach to medical care that emphasizes patient empowerment to care for themselves. Many pain doctors make money by over-treating their patients, whether with procedures, injections or opioid pain medications....read more

biography

Dr. Hough is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management, and has two decades experience in the field of interventional pain management. His practice includes the management of chronic spinal...read more
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • Winthrop University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Wed: 8:15am - 12:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Oasis Rockville LLC3202 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 100 Rockville, MD 20852
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr
    Rockville, MD 20850
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    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

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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  • Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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