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Dr. John Backman, MD

Cardiology*
4.9 (7)
Map Pin Small Encinitas, CA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Backman, MD

Dr. John Backman, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Encinitas, CA. They specialize in Cardiology, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Dr. Backman, completed a residency at Bronx Muni Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Backman an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Backman works at Practice in Encinitas, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Vitamin D Deficiency and Aortic Valve Regurgitation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Backman's Office Locations

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    Office
    477 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 753-7143

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Vitamin D Deficiency
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Vitamin D Deficiency
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Edema
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1215905831
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UC San Diego
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Bronx Muni Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Bronx Muni Hosp/Albert Eins
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. John Backman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Backman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Backman has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Backman has seen patients for Vitamin D Deficiency and Aortic Valve Regurgitation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Backman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Backman. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Backman.

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