Dr. Houda earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. He completed his general surgery residency at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., serving as chief resident. He went on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, serving as chief resident. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
He most recently was in practice with Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was also appointed as clinical assistant professor of surgery at Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dr. Houda holds memberships with numerous professional societies including the American Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons to name a few.
Dr. Houda has medical staff privileges at Allegheny General, West Penn, Forbes, Allegheny Valley, Canonsburg and Jefferson hospitals.
He is welcoming new patients at the Esophageal & Lung Institute at 2566 Haymaker Road, Suite 201, Monroeville, Pa., 412.858.7088, 1600 Pacific Avenue, Suite 9, Natrona Heights, Pa., 724.226.0773 and at West Penn Hospital, Mellon Pavilion, 4815 Liberty Avenue, Suite 158, 412.359.6137. Please call for an appointment.