Overview
Carl Backer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Backer is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 234 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carl Backer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carl Backer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carl Backer by calling their office at 859-323-6494. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carl Backer a top-rated expert for Vascular Ring?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carl Backer is classified as an Elite expert for Vascular Ring, 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. Carl Backer specialize in?
While Dr. Carl Backer is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, and Atrioventricular Septal Defect. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Carl Backer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carl Backer has published 234 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vascular Ring. You can view a list of Dr. Carl Backer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carl Backer accept my insurance?
Dr. Carl Backer accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-323-6494 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Elite
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Backer isElite. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Vascular RingDr. Backer isElite. Learn about Vascular Ring.
- Distinguished
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Backer isDistinguished. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Backer isDistinguished. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Backer isDistinguished. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Advanced
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Double Outlet Left VentricleDr. Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Double Outlet Left Ventricle.
- Double Outlet Right VentricleDr. Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Double Outlet Right Ventricle.
- Heart TransplantDr. Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus SyndromeDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome.