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Dr. Leah Backhus, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Leah Backhus, MD

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Dr. Leah Backhus, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 52
Stanford, CA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Leah Backhus, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Stanford, CA.

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Dr. Leah Backhus, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Stanford, CA. Dr. Backhus currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Stanford Hospital. Dr. Backhus has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Backhus' office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Backhus is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Endocarditis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Noninfective Endocarditis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Abdominal Pain
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hiatal Hernia
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Endoscopy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Pectus Carinatum Repair
Pectus Excavatum Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Resection Cardiac Tumor with Robotic Assist
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Options PPO
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
  2. 2 Stanford University
    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Southern California Los Angeles
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leah Backhus, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Backhus' profile.

Dr. Backhus frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leah Backhus, MD is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Leah Backhus, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA