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Dr. Carl Backer, MD

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2300 North Childrens Plaza
Chicago, IL 60614
 

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Specialties
Pediatric Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Gender
Male
Insurance Plans
Accepted
Aetna

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Education
Education information, including: Medical School attended, years since graduation, and Residency, are all available in the Detailed Report.
Years Since
Graduation
29
Five-Star Recognition
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What is Pediatric Surgery?
Pediatric surgery is surgery on fetuses, infants, children and adolescents. Many pediatric surgeons practice at children's hospitals. A pediatric surgeon is a general surgeon who has special training in children's surgical problems. A pediatric surgeon treats patients with many congenital and acquired diseases of childhood using the latest advances in surgical therapies.
 

Professional Experience

Professional Affiliations/Memberships
AA Thoracic Society
ACCP
ACS
AMA
Cong Heart Surgery Society
CSS
EACTS
ISHLT
ISHT
STS
 
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