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Summary
Dr. Karen Backman specializes in hematology and internal medicine, focusing on blood disorders and comprehensive adult healthcare. They completed their residency training through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which provided extensive experience in treating diverse patient populations. Dr. Backman is fluent in English and brings specialized expertise in managing complex blood-related conditions alongside general internal medicine care.
Dr. Backman practices at Togus VA Medical Center and serves patients through the VA Maine Healthcare System Oncology department in Augusta, Maine, with additional practice locations in Camden. They work within the Veterans Affairs healthcare system, providing specialized care for patients with blood disorders and comprehensive internal medicine services. Their practice focuses on delivering coordinated care that addresses both hematologic conditions and overall health management for adult patients.
Dr. Backman practices at Togus VA Medical Center and serves patients through the VA Maine Healthcare System Oncology department in Augusta, Maine, with additional practice locations in Camden. They work within the Veterans Affairs healthcare system, providing specialized care for patients with blood disorders and comprehensive internal medicine services. Their practice focuses on delivering coordinated care that addresses both hematologic conditions and overall health management for adult patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- speaks English
- U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
Office Locations
Dr. Karen Ann Backman has 2 locationsVA Maine Healthcare System Oncology
1 Va Ctr Rm 410 Bldg 200Augusta, ME 04330 Tel: (207) 623-8411
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Karen Ann Backman, MD | Dr. Timothy J Borelli, DO | Christina Marie Leblanc | Dr. Andrew John Thornton, MD |
| Hematology | Infectious Disease | Nurse Practitioner | Nephrology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 22 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, French |
| Augusta , ME | Augusta , ME | Waterville , ME | Lewiston , ME |
| Med School: University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Karen Ann Backman has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karen Ann Backman has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Karen Backman affiliated with?
- Dr. Karen Backman is affiliated with Togus Va Medical Center.
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