Dr. Justin Van Backer, MD
Dr. Justin Van Backer, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Plainville, CT and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Van Backer has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT AND STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE in 2015. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Backus Hospital and Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
201 N Mountain Rd Ste 202 Plainville, CT 06062Make an Appointment
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Dr. Justin Van Backer, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Plainville, CT and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Van Backer has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT...read moreThoracic Surgery
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University Of Vermont And State Agricultural College
Medical School, 2015
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 14
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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