Overview
Carl Backer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dr. Backer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 231 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Backer is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- HMO
- PPO
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carl L. Backer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carl L. Backer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carl L. 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 L. Backer a top-rated expert for Vascular Ring?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carl L. 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 L. Backer specialize in?
While Dr. Carl L. 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 L. Backer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carl L. Backer has published 231 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vascular Ring. You can view a list of Dr. Carl L. 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 L. Backer accept my insurance?
Dr. Carl L. 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
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Heart TransplantDr. Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Mitral StenosisDr. Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Sternal CleftDr. Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Sternal Cleft.
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- 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.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus SyndromeDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.
- Endocardial FibroelastosisDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Endocardial Fibroelastosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Interrupted Aortic ArchDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Interrupted Aortic Arch.
- MediastinitisDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Pulmonary Vein StenosisDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.
- Sinus of Valsalva AneurysmDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Tracheal AgenesisDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Tracheal Agenesis.
- TracheobronchomalaciaDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Tracheobronchomalacia.
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.
- Williams SyndromeDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Williams Syndrome.