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2 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Backes is a cardiovascular disease specialist with over four decades of experience caring for patients with heart and vascular 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. Dr. Backes then pursued advanced fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases through the Mayo Foundation program. He holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.
Dr. Backes practices at CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and also sees patients at CentraCare's Benson Clinic location. His expertise includes treating heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. He performs diagnostic procedures including stress testing and specialized heart imaging studies. Patients have given Dr. Backes an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their …confidence in his cardiovascular care.
Read More Read less Dr. Backes practices at CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, and also sees patients at CentraCare's Benson Clinic location. His expertise includes treating heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. He performs diagnostic procedures including stress testing and specialized heart imaging studies. Patients have given Dr. Backes an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their …confidence in his cardiovascular care.
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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
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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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 41 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 15 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 | Saint Cloud , MN |
| Med School: Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn | Med School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Med School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | Med School: New Jersey College of Dentistry |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Backes
Medical Specialties
Richard Backes has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Richard Backes has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Richard Backes is board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn in 1985.
NPI Number
Richard Backes' NPI number is 1871595686.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Richard Backes speak?
- Richard Backes speaks English.
- Where is Richard Backes's office located?
- Richard Backes's office is located at 1406 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303.
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- Richard Backes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Richard Backes affiliated with?
- Richard Backes is affiliated with Centracare Saint Cloud Hospital.
- How can I make an appointment with Richard Backes?
- You can find contact information for Richard Backes here on Vitals.
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