Overview
Justin Van Backer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Plainville, Connecticut. Dr. Van Backer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
201 N Mountain Rd Ste 202, Plainville, CT 6062.
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. Justin Van Backer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Justin Van Backer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Justin Van Backer by calling their office at 860-696-4923. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Justin Van Backer a top-rated expert for Collapsed Lung?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Justin Van Backer is classified as an Advanced expert for Collapsed Lung, 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. Justin Van Backer specialize in?
While Dr. Justin Van Backer is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, and Fibrosing Mediastinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Justin Van Backer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Justin Van Backer has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Collapsed Lung. You can view a list of Dr. Justin Van Backer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Justin Van Backer accept my insurance?
Dr. Justin Van Backer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 860-696-4923 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
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- Collapsed LungDr. Van Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Van Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Van Backer isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Van Backer isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Van Backer isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Van Backer isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Van Backer isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EmphysemaDr. Van Backer isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Van Backer isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.