Summary

Dr. Leah Backhus is a thoracic surgeon who focuses on complex chest and lung conditions. They earned their medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed residency training at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center. With 26 years of clinical experience, Dr. Backhus has developed extensive expertise in surgical treatments for serious chest conditions.

Dr. Backhus practices at Stanford Hospital in Stanford, California. They specialize in treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. Dr. Backhus performs diagnostic procedures such as chest imaging studies and coordinates pathology testing to help determine the best treatment approach for each patient.

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Office Location

Dr. Leah Backhus

300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 26 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Southern California/Lac+Usc Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leah Backhus

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Aspire Health Plan - Medicare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Leah Backhus has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Leah Backhus has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Southern California/Lac+Usc Medical Center

Medical School

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 2000

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Which hospitals is Dr. Leah Backhus affiliated with?
Dr. Leah Backhus is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
Where is Dr. Leah Backhus's office located?
Dr. Leah Backhus's office is located at 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA, 94305.

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