Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Justin Van Backer

Thoracic Surgery
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group
201 N Mountain Rd Ste 202, 
Plainville, CT 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
3
conditions
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group
201 N Mountain Rd Ste 202, 
Plainville, CT 

Overview

Justin Van Backer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Plainville, Connecticut.

Dr. Van Backer is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CT

Hospital Affiliations

Hartford Hospital
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
The Hospital Of Central Connecticut
Midstate Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health New England
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group
201 N Mountain Rd Ste 202, Plainville, CT 6062.

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 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.

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