Overview
Craig Backous is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Backous is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
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. Craig A. Backous
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig A. Backous?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig A. Backous by calling their office at 773-878-8200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Craig A. Backous a top-rated expert for Emphysema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig A. Backous is classified as an Experienced expert for Emphysema, 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. Craig A. Backous specialize in?
While Dr. Craig A. Backous is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Craig A. Backous participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Craig A. Backous has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Emphysema. You can view a list of Dr. Craig A. Backous's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Craig A. Backous accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig A. Backous accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Celtic. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-878-8200 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
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EmphysemaDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Liver FailureDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lung NodulesDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung DiseaseDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Backous isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).