0 reviews
Summary
Dr. Lisa Backus is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. With 32 years of experience in healthcare, she brings extensive knowledge to her practice of internal medicine.
Dr. Backus practices at VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California. She specializes in treating serious respiratory conditions including hospital-acquired pneumonia and lung cancer. Her expertise extends to evaluating pulmonary nodules and performing advanced diagnostic procedures such as cardiac MRI scans and chest MRI imaging.
Dr. Backus practices at VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California. She specializes in treating serious respiratory conditions including hospital-acquired pneumonia and lung cancer. Her expertise extends to evaluating pulmonary nodules and performing advanced diagnostic procedures such as cardiac MRI scans and chest MRI imaging.
AI-generated from data on this provider profile.
Quick Facts
- 32 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Compare with Similar Doctors
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| Dr. Lisa Ione Backus, MD | Eric Harker | Dr. Daniel Benhuri, MD | Dr. Shilpa Sayana, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 32 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Palo Alto , CA | Lyons , CO | Beverly Hills , CA | SHERMAN OAKS , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lisa Ione Backus
Medical Specialties
Dr. Lisa Ione Backus has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lisa Ione Backus has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994
Similar doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. Lisa Backus accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Lisa Backus has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Lisa Backus's office located?
- Dr. Lisa Backus's office is located at 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
- Is Dr. Lisa Backus accepting new patients?
- Dr. Lisa Backus has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lisa Backus?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Lisa Backus here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. Lisa Backus accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lisa Backus accepts on their Vitals profile.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.







