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Dr. Derek Backer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 44
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Dr. Derek Backer, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 44
Augusta, GA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Derek Backer, MD is an Internist in Augusta, GA.

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Dr. Backer graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Derek Backer, MD is an Internist in Augusta, GA. Dr. Backer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center. Dr. Backer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Backer is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Augusta University Medical Center
    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 213-4411
  2. 2 Mission Hospital
    509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 213-4411

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Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
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  • Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Backer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Backer's profile.

Dr. Derek Backer, MD is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Derek Backer, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Augusta University Medical Center

    1120 15th St, Augusta, GA