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University of Alabama - Cardiovascular - Fellowship - 2004
University of Alabama Medical Center Program - Residency - 2001
Indiana University / Office of the Registrar - Medical Education - 1998
Bio
Carl Horton, M.D., is an Indianapolis, Ind., native. After deciding at an early age to pursue medicine as a career, he attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., with that specific goal in mind. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate, he returned home to the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he completed his doctorate in medicine. He then spent six years at the University of Alabama at Birmingham for his residency training in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiovascular diseases.
Horton’s research interests at that time included cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients, and echocardiography. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases.
After completing his fellowship, Horton moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth area and entered into private practice. He has practiced in several locations throughout the area. His clinical interests include valvular heart disease, hemodynamics, cardiac imaging, cardiomyopathies, cardiology in special populations, and “bedside” clinical cardiology.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
Cook Childrens Medicaid
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
USA Lonestar Network
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (123 Ratings, 43 Comments)
5.0
Jul 2024
Very professional and and answered all my questions
5.0
Jul 2024
It was very pleasant
5.0
Jul 2024
Very good
5.0
Jul 2024
Very good
5.0
Jul 2024
Alll was good
5.0
Jul 2024
Was very impressed with the doctor and the nursing staff as well as the front office all were very professional and caring I was very impressed.
5.0
Jul 2024
Awesome Team from beginning to end of visit. Was very impressed with front office staff.
5.0
Jul 2024
Overall visit Outstanding & Professional. Most of all caring for their Patients.
5.0
Jul 2024
It is always a pleasant experience to see Dr, Horton and his staff. I am extremely happy to be in his care.
5.0
Jul 2024
GREAT
5.0
Jul 2024
Greatest staff!
5.0
Jun 2024
[...] Dr. Carl J Horton we're both awesome. It was worth the wait. Both were attentive and caring.
5.0
Jun 2024
The lady who scheduled my appointment at Touchstone was awesome as well. I don't want to name her just in case that is not her name. Also the nice lady on the other side of the wall from her in the same office. Thanks for making what could have been very stressful an easy process. I saw how you both work so hard to help patients. thanks
4.5
Jun 2024
Although I was 25 minutes late, the doctor allowed me to keep my appointment with him.
5.0
Jun 2024
Dr.Horton is one of my favorite doctors because of the way he speaks with me. He includes me in every way speaking with me and not at me, he is also a very good doctor.
5.0
Jun 2024
All very good.
5.0
Jun 2024
Dr. Horton was very professional and very thorough.
5.0
Jun 2024
Easy to talk about issues.
5.0
Jun 2024
Everyone seems to work together well.
4.9
May 2024
Dr Horton is the absolute best doctor I have ever had in my entire life! He is kind and will let me talk and he listens to what my concerns are and he makes my visit comfortable and doesn't rush me out. He gives his patients the time they need. THE BEST!
5.0
May 2024
Always a great experience! Dr Horton and his staff are awesome!
5.0
May 2024
Have never had any issues with staff or doctor
5.0
May 2024
Great doctor and great staff!!!!!!
5.0
May 2024
Everything was very good !!!! Yes we will recommend them to others!!!!!
5.0
May 2024
Very good
5.0
May 2024
Very professional,excellent bed side manners. Very pleased overall
5.0
May 2024
Was very good. Spoke with me in a way I could understand and explained all questions I had.
5.0
May 2024
Good
5.0
May 2024
Just did everything very professionally
5.0
May 2024
Very satisfied with everyone!!
5.0
May 2024
Dr Horton is very easy to talk to, ask questions of, answer questions, and is just a very nice and caring doctor.
5.0
May 2024
Staff at this office is great.
5.0
May 2024
Dr. Horton always cares about his patients I am satisfied with being his patient.
5.0
Apr 2024
Appointment went very well
5.0
Apr 2024
Was all good
4.8
Apr 2024
Very pleased with the experience.
5.0
Apr 2024
Dr. Horton is very kind, friendly and always takes the time to listen.
5.0
Apr 2024
They are all very nice
5.0
Apr 2024
Dr Horton is very knowledgeable and thorough and easy to talk to
5.0
Apr 2024
Dr was very supportive to our concerns and was able to give some ideas to take care of taken medication.
5.0
Apr 2024
Very good, professional, answered all questions, have sent others, he is great in my book. Dr. Hortons
5.0
Apr 2024
Dr. Hortons staff is as great as they come, always takes care of everything.
5.0
Apr 2024
I'm so happy to find this health care and great doctor!