Dr. Thomas S. Backer, MD

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 months ago

If you're looking for a cardiac care provider who is thorough, communicative, and supported by a reliable administrative team, I would not recommend Dr. Backer’s office based on my experience.During my short time with them, I encountered significant issues with their administrative staff. On one occasion, they canceled my appointment due to their own lack of follow-up, but the blame was shifted to the insurance company. On another occasion, they failed to coordinate a records transfer, again placing the blame elsewhere—this ... read more

Chuck K 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

Dr Backer may be a decent cardiologist but after repeated warnings I expressed weeks and minutes leading up to my stress test, he and his assistant appeared to have little regard for my foot and back issues. The speed and the incline on the treadmill was too much for me to handle. It's as if they didn't even care that I was struggling to keep up with the machine. I was voicing my reluctance to continue at that speed and incline but I feel they just wanted to complete the test and move on. No consideration for the elderly or ... read more

Reba A Nyen 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Dr. Backer and Katie Steffen, PA are my favorite Dr. visits. They both are not only friendly but: thorough; patient; take a lot of time with their patients; compassionate, and more. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Very rude staff, particularly the office manager. His care is mediocre and i would not recommend this doctor. 

Halley G. 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

I have been a cardiology patient for over 20 years and have had only positive experiences in the past. I started seeing Dr. Backer a couple of years ago because the location suited me, which I admit was not the best choice. I find Dr. Backer very dismissive and does not show concern or spend time listening to his patient(s). I am used to being able to discuss the newest methods and practices with my physicians. I ended up in the hospital at one point because of his incompetent warfarin/coumadin (blood thinner) management. On... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

I had an appointment scheduled, they rescheduled it for the same day at a later time which would have been fine. They called that morning telling me not only did they need to reschedule again but that I could not get in for weeks. They offered to do a virtual appointment instead. How does a cardiologist exam your heart virtually? When you feel you are drowning this practice throws you a bolder to hold onto rather then a life vest. Don’t even bother trying to get in. Absolutely awful practice. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

I have significant family history & run 270-309 cholesterol despite a healthy lifestyle. I had odd events including chest tightening. I decided it was time to address this and booked a stress test/consult. I was dismissed that the test was fine. I then asked about family history and my numbers. He had not looked at my info and challenged me. I presented my recent blood work via the PCP app and only then he prescribed 40mg of Lipitor. I began taking those and had troubling side effects that I did not relate. I am now off and ... read more

Jack kaplan 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

Excellent have been going for 15 years el estado staff and doctor!! 

Sarah L. Tilman 

on Healthgrades

5 years ago

He finally found a statin med that my system could tolerate. He & his staff are very Professional.