Dr. Jesse P. Houghton, MD | Portsmouth, OH | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Jesse Houghton treats gastritis, hemorrhoids, and GERD, and performs lower GI endoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, and colonoscopy. He practices gastroenterology and internal medicine and is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center.

Dr. Houghton earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has 24 years of experience. He sees patients in Portsmouth, Ohio. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Houghton 4.4 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.4

23 Ratings
24 years of experience
speaks English
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
8 written reviews
2 specialties
20 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Houghton's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

23 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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Dr Jesse Houghton is a great doctor! He cares a lot about his patients & takes his time to talk to them. Great bedside manor! He is a genuine, nice person! He makes sure his patients get the medical care they need! You won't regret choosing him to be your Gastroenterologist!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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February 5th, 2016

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I consider myself "doctor-phobic," so I was nervous at first...Dr. Houghton is the absolute BEST when it comes to putting his patients at ease. I really, really liked him, and that's coming from someone who avoids doctors at all costs! He's awesome (and cute!) Great doctor and person!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 18th, 2012

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Dr houghton actually listened to me. He s caring, knowledgeable and proactive. I have never met a Dr who really cared so much.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 11th, 2012

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I think Dr. Houghton is an excellent, caring doctor. My previous doctor had told me he couldn't help me. Those words are not in Dr. Houghton's vocabulary.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 4th, 2011

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I would highly recommend Dr. Houghton for your gastroenterology issues. He listens intently, alerts the patient with possible diagnoses, treats what he feels may be the major concern on the first visit, schedules appropriate testing ASAP and follows up with discussing the actual findings and diagnoses on the next visit. After two visits, my complaints of 2 years duration, were solved! Awesome doctor with a huge dose of accuracy and caring.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 20th, 2011

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The best doctor I've ever seen!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 11th, 2011

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Knowledgable and caring. Spent time listening to my concerns and answered all my questions.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 31st, 2010

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Spent alot of time with me discussing my diagnosis. Very knowledgeable and friendly.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 17th, 2009

Southern Ohio Medical Center Gastroenterology Associates

1711 27th St Ste 403Portsmouth, OH 45662

Tel: (740) 356-6828

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Southern Ohio Medical Center

1711 27th St Ste 403Portsmouth, OH 45662

Tel: (740) 356-6828

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Southern Ohio Medical Center

1805 27th StPortsmouth, OH 45662

Tel: (740) 356-5000


Dr. Jesse P. Houghton, MD	Shauna Sanderson, APRN	Ashley Anderson, APRN	Brendon Bower, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (23 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Portsmouth , OH	Tallahassee , FL	Sacramento , CA	Tempe , AZ
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Med School: Creighton University College of Nursing	Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine	Med School: University of Cincinnati
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonic Polyps
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Diverticulosis
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Esophageal Diseases
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Internal Medicine
Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Peptic Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis

Dr. Jesse P. Houghton holds an expired medical license in the state of Ohio.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2002.

NPI Number

Dr. Houghton's NPI number is 1457529125.

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Where is Dr. Jesse Houghton's office located?: Dr. Jesse Houghton's office is located at 1711 27th St Ste 403, Portsmouth, OH, 45662.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jesse Houghton affiliated with?: Dr. Jesse Houghton is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center.
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