Dr. Allison Backer

Thoracic Surgery
Mayo Clinic-Rochester
200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 
Mayo Clinic-Rochester
200 1st St SW, 
Rochester, MN 

Overview

Allison Backer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchiectasis, and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in NH

Hospital Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Mayo Clinic-Rochester
200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905
Other Locations
North Shore Medical Center Inc.
81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Total Publications

Using barium as an internal radioprotective shield for pregnant patients undergoing CT pulmonary angiography: A retrospective study.
Using barium as an internal radioprotective shield for pregnant patients undergoing CT pulmonary angiography: A retrospective study.
Journal: Physica medica : PM : an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology : official journal of the Italian Association of Biomedical Physics (AIFB)
Published: May 04, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Allison Backer

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Allison Backer?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Allison Backer by calling their office at 507-284-2952. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Allison Backer a top-rated expert for Pleurisy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allison Backer is classified as an Experienced expert for Pleurisy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Allison Backer specialize in?

While Dr. Allison Backer is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchiectasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Allison Backer participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Allison Backer has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleurisy. You can view a list of Dr. Allison Backer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Areas of Expertise

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