Overview
Tyler Backlas, MD, works hard to understand each patient so that he can match treatment options to their preferences and lifestyle. He promotes wellness and prevents disease by addressing the biological, psychological, social and spiritual elements of each patient's care. Dr. Backlas completed his bachelor's degree in biology, human physiology and chemistry at Northern Michigan University and his medical degree at Michigan State University. He also completed a family medicine residency through the Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency program in South Dakota. In his free time, Dr. Backlas enjoys spending time with his wife, children and cat. He also enjoys exploring the Colorado Springs area by hiking, skiing and going on mountain drives.
Dr. Backlas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3027 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Optumcare Colorado Medical Group LLC
Alan Schultz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Schultz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Acute Mountain Sickness.
Optum Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC
William Malabre is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Malabre is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Vitamin D Deficiency, Acute Mountain Sickness, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Malabre is currently accepting new patients.
Optum Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC
Zachary Stengel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Stengel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Acute Mountain Sickness. Dr. Stengel is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- CellulitisDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)