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Dr. Craig Backous, DO

Critical Care Medicine* Age 46
Dr. Craig Backous, DO
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Dr. Craig Backous, DO is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Craig Backous, DO

Critical Care Medicine* Age 46
Chicago, IL
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Dr. Craig Backous, DO is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Backous graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Craig Backous, DO is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Backous currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Swedish Hospital. Dr. Backous has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Backous received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Backous' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Backous is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracentesis
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Pneumonia
Respiratory Failure
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abdominal Abscess
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Alkalosis
Appendicitis
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Goodpasture's Disease
Hidradenitis
Histoplasmosis
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Nodule
Male Breast Cancer
Megacolon
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Advantage - PCPs Only HMO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
    PCPs Only HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Preferred PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons & Assoc SC
    5140 N California Ave Ste 780, Chicago, IL 60625
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 989-3957
  2. 2 Akhtar MD SC
    5140 N California Ave Ste 700, Chicago, IL 60625
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 989-1257
  3. 3 Swedish Covenant Health
    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 878-8200

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3.7
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1 Star (1)

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Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Craig Backous, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Backous' profile.

Dr. Backous frequently treats the following conditions: Pleural Effusion and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Craig Backous, DO is affiliated with Swedish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Craig Backous, DO holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL