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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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| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School 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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Alameda County Medical Center
Medical School
University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1975
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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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