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Dr. Carl Backer, MD

Dr. Carl Backer, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Carl Backer, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Cincinnati, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in 1980. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

3333 Burnet Ave Cincinnati, OH 45229

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Backer specializes in the areas of Congenital Cardiac Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Backer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Backer

4.1

9 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dawn myers – Feb 14, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Jul 27, 2017
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About Me

biography

As a pediatric heart surgeon, I specialize in operations involving congenital malformations of the heart. I have a special interest in children with vascular rings, where
  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center3333 Burnet Ave Cincinnati, OH 45229
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