Dr. Thomas Backer, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 69
Cardiology*
Dr. Thomas Backer, MD is a cardiology specialist in Alpharetta, GA and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Backer has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northside Hospital Forsyth and Northside Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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3400 Old Milton Pkwy Ste C395 Alpharetta, GA 30005Accepting new patients
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Specialties*
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
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Board Certifications
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Medical School, 1980
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Please call the office to learn more. (770) 751-9131
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Dr. Thomas Backer, MD specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See more on Healthgrades.
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Dr. Backer's office is located at 3400 Old Milton Pkwy Ste C395, Alpharetta, GA 30005. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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hospital awards
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5% lower than the national average
3% lower than the national average
hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
4% higher than the national average
13% higher than the national average
hospital awards
America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
5% higher than the national average
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