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Dr. Charles Backus III, DO

Emergency Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Charles Backus III, DO
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Dr. Charles Backus III, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Piney Flats, TN.
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Dr. Charles Backus III, DO

Emergency Medicine* Age 54
Piney Flats, TN
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25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Backus III, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Piney Flats, TN.

About

Dr. Backus III graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine. Dr. Charles Backus III, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Piney Flats, TN and has 25 years experience. Dr. Backus III currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bristol Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center and Lonesome Pine Hospital. Dr. Backus III has experience treating conditions like Opioid Dependence, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Tobacco Use Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Backus III received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Backus III' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Backus III is board certified in Addiction Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Opioid Dependence
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Tobacco Use Disorder
Opioid Dependence
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Tobacco Use Disorder
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Marijuana Addiction
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Alcohol Withdrawal
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cocaine Addiction
Coccygeal Pain
Combination Drug Dependence
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Drug Withdrawal
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Embolism
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Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nausea
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Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Opioid Withdrawal
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stroke
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Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Torticollis
Toxic Effect of Venom
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
    Blue Network S PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Dba Piney Flats Urgent Care
    6419 Bristol Hwy, Piney Flats, TN 37686
  2. 2 Foundation Medical Inc.
    1730 Old Gray Station Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615
  3. 3 Emmaus Medical and Counseling
    273 Highway 11 E, Bulls Gap, TN 37711
  4. 4 Scott County Drug
    2834 US Highway 23 North, Weber City, VA 24290
  5. 5 Office
    2514 Wesley St Ste 104, Johnson City, TN 37601

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Feb 26, 2016
He has taken care of me more than once and has ALWAYS been kind and thorough.
BRMC patient in Bristol, TN — Feb 26, 2016
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Specialties*
Emergency Medicine
Addiction Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Backus III, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Backus III' profile.

Dr. Backus III frequently treats the following conditions: Opioid Dependence, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Tobacco Use Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Backus III, DO is affiliated with Bristol Regional Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center and Lonesome Pine Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Charles Backus III, DO holds board certification in Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bristol Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN

  • Holston Valley Medical Center

    130 W Ravine Rd, Kingsport, TN

  • Lonesome Pine Hospital

    1990 Holton Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA