Dublin
4000 Dublin Boulevard, Suite 100
Dublin, CA 94568
United States
Andrew Hou, MD
Interventional Spine
Specialties
Neck, Spine, Interventional Pain Medicine
Specialties
- Neck
- Spine
- Interventional Pain Medicine
Locations
Walnut Creek Sequoia
2405 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
United States
Contact
(800) 943-8099
Get to Know Dr. Hou
“I use the latest minimally invasive techniques to return patients to an active lifestyle.”
Dr. Hou is a fellowship-trained, board-certified interventional spine physician who specializes in the nonsurgical treatment of neck and back disorders. He utilizes percutaneous, x-ray guided procedures to evaluate and treat painful spinal disorders.
Prior to joining Golden State Orthopedics & Spine, Dr. Hou founded and developed multiple Interventional Spine Care Centers in Virginia and had the honor of receiving the “Best Bedside Manner” award, voted on by patients.
Dr. Hou grew up in the Bay Area. He enjoys an active lifestyle including Goruck and Tough Mudder obstacle endurance events, training in martial arts, playing paintball with his children, and running Disney races with his wife.
Education, Certifications & Affiliations
Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, 1991–1995
- Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA, 1998–2002
- Internship: Internal Medicine, Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 2002–2003
- Residency: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 2003–2006
- Fellowship: Pain Medicine, Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 2006–2007
Certification
- Board Certification: American Board of Pain Medicine
- Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- International Pain & Spine Intervention Society
Distinctions
- 2005-2006 MCV Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinical Excellence Awards
- 2002 MCV Department of Internal Medicine Outstanding Intern Award
- 1998 Bayer Quality Excellence Award
Publications
“Top 5 Causes of Low Back Pain” Orthopedics 101 Symposium, LifestylesRx. September 25, 2014.
“Interventional Spine Procedures” Physical Therapy Staff Education Series, Advanced Orthopaedics Hand and Physical Therapy Center. April 30, 2013.
“Avoiding Complications from Interventional Spine Techniques and Patient Safety” Nursing Staff Education Series, Advanced Orthopaedics Surgical Suite. April 2, 2013.
“Spine Anatomy and Injection Procedures” Nursing Staff Education Series, Advanced Orthopaedics Surgical Suite. March 8, 2011.
“The Myth of Radiocontrast, Iodine and Shellfish Allergies” In-Service, Advanced Orthopaedics Surgical Suite. November 14, 2008.
“Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of Radiculopathy” Medical College of Virginia Department of PM&R Resident Didactic Series. May 11, 2007
“Neurostimulation System Implantation Technique” Pain Management Grand Rounds, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center. October 26, 2006
“Local Anesthetics and Regional Anesthesia” Medical College of Virginia Department of PM&R Resident Didactic Series. October 6, 2006.
“Fundamentals of Spinal Cord Stimulation” Medical College of Virginia Department of PM&R Grand Rounds. September 29, 2006.
“Spine Provocative Testing and Relevance” Introduction to PM&R Lecture Series, Medical College of Virginia Department of School of Medicine. February 7, 2006.
“Sports Chronobiology: Sleep and Peak Performance” Medical College of Virginia Department of Department of PM&R Grand Rounds. January 20, 2006.
“Medical Complications in Inpatient Rehabilitation” In-Service, Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center. November 17, 2005.
“Botulinum Toxin Type A for Non-surgical Lateral Release in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Case Study.” AAPM&R Annual Assembly Poster Presentation. October 28, 2005.
Hou A, Drake DF, Pidcoe P, Ericksen J. “Botulinum Toxin Type A for Non-surgical Lateral Release in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Case Study.” Archives of PM&R 2005;86(9):e26.
“Medical Complications After Traumatic Brain Injury” Medical College of Virginia Department of PM&R Resident Didactic Series. October 24, 2005, 2005.
“Spine Anatomy and Functional Examination” Medical College of Virginia Department of PM&R Anatomy Review Series. August 5, 2005.
“Rehabilitation of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis” In-Service, HCR-Manor Care Health Services. June 16, 2005.
“Diving Medicine” Medical College of Virginia Department of PM&R Grand Rounds. May 20, 2005.
“When the Hurting Foot Drops; Rheumatoid Vasculitis” Medical College of Virginia Department of PM&R Resident Didactic Series. February 21, 2005.
“Rehabilitation of Open Versus Closed Head Injury” Medical College of Virginia Hospital Rehabilitation and Research Center. September 9, 2004.
“Lumbosacral Plexus and Lower Limb Innervation” PM&R Anatomy Review Series. June 9, 2004.
“Strategies for Rehabilitation After Internal Versus External Hemipelvectomy” Medical College of Virginia Hospital Rehabilitation and Research Center. March 31, 2004.
“Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes” Medical College of Virginia Department of PM&R Resident Didactic Series. February 2, 2004.
“Spinal Cord Injury Medicine” Medical College of Virginia Department of PM&R Resident Didactic Series. September 22, 2003.
“Rehabilitation Management and Treatment of Conversion Disorder” Medical College of Virginia Hospital Rehabilitation and Research Center. August 21, 2003.
Kulikauskas R., Hou A., Muschietti J., McCormick S. “Comparison of Diverse Plant Species Reveal That Only Grasses Show Drastically Reduced Levels of Ubiquitin Monomer in Mature Pollen.” Sex Plant Reproduction, 1995;8:326-332.
