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Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 52
Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD
3.4 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Evanston, IL.
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Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 52
Evanston, IL
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Evanston, IL.

About

Dr. Backhus graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Evanston, IL and has 17 years experience. Dr. Backhus currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. At present, Dr. Backhus received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Backhus' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Backhus is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1000 Central St Ste 620, Evanston, IL 60201
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 570-1845
  2. 2 N S U H Psc-Lincolnwood
    6810 N McCormick Blvd, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 933-1773
  3. 3 N S U H-Psc Old Orchard
    9977 Woods Dr, Skokie, IL 60077
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 663-8370
  4. 4 Northshore Ophthalmology-Skokie
    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 1900, Skokie, IL 60076
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3.4
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Jul 10, 2024
Empathic, patient, got me on track with a much needed medication, extremely competent, and sensitive to my emotional and physical state.
Dr. Patricia Caine — Jul 10, 2024
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Chicago Hospitals
    2008
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Backhus' profile.

Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL