5
2 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Backes specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions. He earned his medical degree from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota, and completed his residency training in internal medicine at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine/Mayo Foundation. Dr. Backes also completed specialized fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases at the same prestigious institution. With 41 years of experience treating heart conditions, he holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.
Dr. Backes practices at CentraCare Saint Cloud Hospital and sees patients at locations in Saint Cloud and Benson, Minnesota. He treats patients with heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. His clinical expertise includes performing stress tests and specialized heart imaging studies like contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function. Patients …consistently rate Dr. Backes highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Backes practices at CentraCare Saint Cloud Hospital and sees patients at locations in Saint Cloud and Benson, Minnesota. He treats patients with heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. His clinical expertise includes performing stress tests and specialized heart imaging studies like contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function. Patients …consistently rate Dr. Backes highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 41 years of experience
- 12 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 14 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Backes has 2 locationsCentraCare Heart & Vascular Center
1406 6th Ave NSaint Cloud, MN 56303 Tel: (320) 656-7020
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
CentraCare - Benson Clinic
1815 McKinney AveBenson, MN 56215 Tel: (320) 843-2030
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 - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Saint Cloud , MN | Saint Cloud , MN | Saint Cloud , MN | Decatur , IL |
| Med School: Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn | Med School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Med School: University of Minnesota Med School | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Backes
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Backes has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Backes has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine
Medical School
Mayo Med Sch, Rochester MnGraduated in 1985
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- Dr. Richard Backes is affiliated with Centracare Saint Cloud Hospital.
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- Where is Dr. Richard Backes's office located?
- Dr. Richard Backes's office is located at 1406 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303.
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