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Clifford Hou, MD

Clifford Hou, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Languages

English, Mandarin Chinese

Phone Number

1-425-339-5447

Fax Number

1-425-259-1185

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20 reviews

    • Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
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    Excellent job

    • Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Hou was well prepared with my background information and with options for my care.

    • Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I saw Dr. Clifford Hou today for a meniscus tears in my right knee, and it was a very positive experience. He was highly professional, respectful, and made excellent use of the appointment time. He listened carefully to my concerns and ensured I felt heard without rushing the discussion. I especially appreciated how clearly he explained my condition, along with the available treatment options, including both the benefits and potential drawbacks. This helped me feel informed and actively involved in my care. His kind and approachable manner made it easy to ask questions, all of which were answered thoroughly. Overall, I left the visit feeling confident in his medical judgment, very satisfied with the care provided, and comfortable recommending him to others.

    • Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Great communication and understanding

    • Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I have been pleased with Dr Hou and have recommended him to other people

    • Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
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    I'm very pleased with the care provided to me by Dr. Hou.

    • Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
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    Dr hou was unhappy regarding the extended wait between my referral for an MRI and the MRI . The delay made the surgery more difficult and the outcome less likely to be a success

    • Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
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    Dr. Hou was thorough and caring

    • Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
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    Dr. Hou was not only positive and pleasant, he explained clearly what he believed was the best option for continued care for my injury.

    • Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
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    The Doctor was professional , friendly, and answered all my question great experience.

    • Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
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    Dr Hou is professional and to the point, yet is compassionate. Incredible doctor !

    • Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
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    I'm grateful for Dr. Clifford Hou. His ability to diagnose, and offer a conservative course of action was exactly what I was hoping for.

    • Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
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    Dr. Hou was knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward with excellent so called physician bedside manners,

    • Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
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    The doctor was excellent. He asked me about me, and about my chronic illnesses and disability. That gave him a much more thorough understanding of my joint issue and what treatments might be helpful as well as which ones to avoid due to my other conditions. I especially appreciated him having a clue what my various chronic illnesses even were, much less how they would affect my body's response to injections, anesthesia, or surgery.

    • Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025
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    Good

    • Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025
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    Dr. Hou is amazing, he's transparent, my treatment options were tricky and we walked through them together for something that made since with my conditions and age.

    • Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
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    Dr Hou is thorough

    • Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025
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    • Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
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    I was impressed with Dr Hou. I appreciated that he had studied my MRI and chart before he came in, so was very prepared. Very knowledgeable, professional and personable.

    • Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Hou, was extremely professional and truly was concerned with my injury. He explained everything we had questions about and was tremendously friendly. Never felt rushed!!

  • About Clifford Hou, MD

    My clinical focus is to individualize orthopedic and sports medicine care. I enjoy getting to know my patients and spending time with them to discuss their goals before determining the most appropriate treatment strategy to keep them functional and pain-free. I treat injuries such as ligament and tendon tears, fractures, joint instability, and cartilage damage. I have a particular interest in minimally invasive joint preservation surgeries for the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle.

    Philosophy of care

    Every day, I hope that I am able to help my patients stay active and maintain their quality of life.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Orthopedics

    Licenses

    WA, MD60661671

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    Optum Care Washington

    NPI

    1831498419

  • Medical School

    • Washington University in St. Louis

      St. Louis, MO

    Residency

    • University of Washington

      Sports Medicine

    Fellowship

    • Sports Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medicine Associates