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Summary
Dr. Backer graduated from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine in 1975. He works in Berkeley, CA and 1 other location and specializes in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine and Sports Medicine.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 51 years of experience
- 2 insurance plans accepted
- Alameda County Medical Center
- 3 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Howard Douglas Backer has 2 locationsUc Berkeley University Health Services
2222 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94720 Tel: (510) 642-2000
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 - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Alta Bates Campus
2450 Ashby AveBerkeley, CA 94705 Tel: (510) 204-4444
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| Public Health & General Preventive Medicine | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine | Psychiatry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 51 Years of Experience | 59 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Berkeley , CA | San Francisco , CA | San Francisco , CA | Larkspur , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Douglas Backer
Medical Specialties
Dr. Howard Douglas Backer has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Howard Douglas Backer has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
51 Years Experience
Dr. Howard Douglas Backer holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Alameda County Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1975.
NPI Number
Dr. Backer's NPI number is 1962580712.
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- Where is Dr. Howard Backer's office located?
- Dr. Howard Backer's office is located at 2222 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, 94720.
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