"John Houghton, D.O., is the newest addition to Mat-Su Women’s Health Specialists in Palmer, Alaska. He has relocated to the Matanuska Valley community from Des Moines, Iowa, where he practiced obstetrics and gynecology for 11 years.

Dr. Houghton earned his medical degree at De Moines University in Iowa and completed residencies at Akron Medical Center in Akron, Ohio, and Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

He is proficient in a broad spectrum of women’s health procedures, including endometrial ablation, hysterectomies, basic infertility treatment and laparoscopic surgeries.

Dr. Houghton is joined in Alaska by his wife and two daughters. During his free time he enjoys his outdoor hobbies of hunting, bicycling and backpacking."

Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients and offering same day appointments. Please contact the office directly for same day appointment inquiry.