Dr. Leah Backhus, MD

Dr. Leah Backhus is a thoracic surgeon who brings over two decades of experience to their practice. They completed medical school at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, followed by residency training at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center. With 26 years in medicine, Dr. Backhus has developed extensive expertise in surgical treatments for chest and lung conditions.

Dr. Backhus practices at Stanford Hospital in Stanford, California, where they focus on treating various forms of lung cancer. They specialize in caring for patients with non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Their practice includes performing infusion therapy and conducting diagnostic tests such as creatinine clearance tests and chemistry panels to monitor patient health throughout treatment.