Overview
Leah Backhus is a Thoracic Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Backhus is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Nodules, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 157 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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. Leah Backhus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leah Backhus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leah Backhus by calling their office at 650-723-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leah Backhus a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leah Backhus is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Leah Backhus specialize in?
While Dr. Leah Backhus is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, and Lung Nodules. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Leah Backhus participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leah Backhus has published 157 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Leah Backhus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leah Backhus accept my insurance?
Dr. Leah Backhus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-4000 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
- Distinguished
- Lung CancerDr. Backhus isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Backhus isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MesotheliomaDr. Backhus isDistinguished. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Backhus isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Backhus isDistinguished. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Asphyxiating Thoracic DystrophyDr. Backhus isAdvanced. Learn about Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Backhus isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Backhus isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Backhus isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Backhus isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Backhus isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Backhus isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Collapsed LungDr. Backhus isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- CostochondritisDr. Backhus isExperienced. Learn about Costochondritis.
- EndocarditisDr. Backhus isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Backhus isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.