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Dr. Lisa Backus is an internal medicine physician with over three decades of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Her extensive background in internal medicine allows her to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of adult health conditions.
Dr. Backus practices at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California. She specializes in treating serious respiratory conditions including hospital-acquired pneumonia and lung cancer. Her expertise extends to evaluating pulmonary nodules, helping patients understand and manage these concerning lung findings. She performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as cardiac MRI scans and chest MRI imaging to provide thorough evaluations for her patients.
Dr. Backus practices at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System in Palo Alto, California. She specializes in treating serious respiratory conditions including hospital-acquired pneumonia and lung cancer. Her expertise extends to evaluating pulmonary nodules, helping patients understand and manage these concerning lung findings. She performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as cardiac MRI scans and chest MRI imaging to provide thorough evaluations for her patients.
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Quick Facts
- 32 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | ||
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| Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo | Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lisa Ione Backus
Medical Specialties
Dr. Lisa Ione Backus has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Lisa Ione Backus has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
32 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994
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- Does Dr. Lisa Backus accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Lisa Backus has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- Where is Dr. Lisa Backus's office located?
- Dr. Lisa Backus's office is located at 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94304.
- Does Dr. Lisa Backus accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Lisa Backus accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Lisa Backus accepting new patients?
- Dr. Lisa Backus has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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