Summary

Dr. Richard Backes is a cardiovascular disease specialist with over four decades of experience caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota, and completed his residency training in internal medicine at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. Dr. Backes then pursued advanced fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases through the Mayo Foundation program. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Backes practices at CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and also sees patients at CentraCare's Benson Clinic location. His expertise includes treating heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. He performs diagnostic procedures including stress testing and specialized heart imaging studies. Patients have given Dr. Backes an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 41 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Backes has 2 locations

CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center

1406 6th Ave NSaint Cloud, MN 56303
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

CentraCare - Benson Clinic

1815 McKinney AveBenson, MN 56215
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
41 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 23 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, Hindi
Saint Cloud , MNDecatur , ILSaint Cloud , MNSaint Cloud , MN
Med School: Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: University of Mn Med Sch Med School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Backes

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicaid
  • CHAMPVA
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UCare
  • UCare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Backes has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Backes has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Mayo Med Sch, Rochester MnGraduated in 1985

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Dr. Richard Backes is affiliated with Centracare Saint Cloud Hospital.
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Dr. Richard Backes speaks English.

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