Dr. Richard Backes, MD
Dr. Richard Backes, MD is a cardiologist in Saint Cloud, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mayo Clinic in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital and Glacial Ridge Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1406 6th Ave N Saint Cloud, MN 56303Compare with other Cardiologists
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Dr. Richard Backes, MD is a cardiologist in Saint Cloud, MN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mayo Clinic in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital and Glacial Ridge Hospital. He is accepting new patients.Cardiology
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Mayo Clinic
Medical School, 1985
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- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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95%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
94%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well12% higher than the national average
94%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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