Summary

Dr. Leah Backhus treats lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and small cell lung cancer, and practices thoracic surgery with 26 years of experience. She is affiliated with Stanford Hospital in Stanford, California. She completed her residency at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center and received her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.

Overview based on verified provider data

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
  • 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

Dr. Leah Backhus 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 University Of Southern California/Lac+Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Backhus' NPI number is 1528293677.

Other Providers at Stanford Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Leah Backhus accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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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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Does Dr. Leah Backhus accept my insurance?
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Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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