Overview
Chelsea Backer, D.O. is a Board-Certified Sports Medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all non-operative sports injuries. Dr. Backer’s areas of expertise include therapeutic ultrasound for joint and tendon injections, nerve hydro dissection, percutaneous needle tenotomy and barbotage, platelet-rich plasma therapy, shockwave/extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT), concussion management, non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, and osteoporosis management.
Dr. Backer is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Association.
Dr. Backer graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She went on to complete her residency at MedStar Franklin Square Family Health Center, where she served as Chief Resident and received multiple awards, including the W Reichel MD and Lee Rome Awards for Family medicine. After her residency, Dr. Backer worked as a Sports Medicine Fellow at Christiana Care Health System. During her fellowship, Dr. Backer was also a team physician at the University of Delaware and various high schools in the Baltimore area. She oversees the Athletic Training program at Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, and is the Director of the Concussion Management.
Dr. Backer served as a research technician and lab manager for several years at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. She has authored and co-authored a vast assortment of published medical articles throughout her career.
Dr. Backer enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Concussion and Delirium.
Dr. Backer is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine, Sports Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1 Hampton Rd, Suite 200, Exeter, NH 03833
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Backer has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chelsea B. Backer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chelsea B. Backer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chelsea B. Backer by calling their office at 603-775-7575. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chelsea B. Backer a top-rated expert for Concussion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chelsea B. Backer is classified as an Experienced expert for Concussion, 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. Chelsea B. Backer specialize in?
While Dr. Chelsea B. Backer is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Concussion, Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Chelsea B. Backer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chelsea B. Backer has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Concussion. You can view a list of Dr. Chelsea B. Backer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chelsea B. Backer accept my insurance?
Dr. Chelsea B. Backer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 603-775-7575 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ConcussionDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- DeliriumDr. Backer isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.