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Dr. Matthew Backens, MD

Family Medicine* Age 44
Dr. Matthew Backens, MD
4.7 (62 Ratings)

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Dr. Matthew Backens, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Chesapeake, VA.
Dr. Matthew Backens, MD
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Dr. Matthew Backens, MD

Family Medicine* Age 44
Chesapeake, VA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Matthew Backens, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Chesapeake, VA.

About

Dr. Backens graduated from E VA Medical School OF M C OF HAMPTON RDS in 2006 and completed a residency at Family Medicine, Portsmouth Family Medicine.Dr. Matthew Backens, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Chesapeake, VA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Backens currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and The Outer Banks Hospital. Dr. Backens has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Backens received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 62 times. Dr. Backens' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Backens is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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These providers are on the medical staff of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
These providers are on the medical staff of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare.
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Wellness Examination
Shortness of Breath
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Wellness Examination
Shortness of Breath
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acid Reflux
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
High Cholesterol
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Migraine
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nightmare Disorder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Postpartum Depression
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Spermatocele
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
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 Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
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
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Physical Exams for Sports, School and Summer Camp
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
Smoking Cessation Counseling
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
Well Baby Care
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care) HMO
  • Guardian
  • Aetna
  • BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    200 Carmichael Way Ste 606, Chesapeake, VA 23322
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    860 Omni Blvd Ste 101, Newport News, VA 23606

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Backens
4.7
Based on 62 Reviews
5 Stars (56)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 20, 2024
When my previous doctor retired, she recommended Dr. Backens. I had never even heard of him, but I am so glad she referred me. I'm very discriminating and careful about the doctors I pick; and honestly, there's nothing that I don't like about Dr. Backens or his genuinely caring, cheerful, accommodating staff. He is gracious, very knowledgeable, friendly, and humble. He has a gentle bedside manner and really listens to you with no 'airs'. He acts on your suggestions and is very thorough in making sure everything is done that you talked about during the appointment. I've never felt rushed, and I typically have lots of questions. As much as I absolutely loved my previous, and now retired primary care doctor, I have never been to a doctor that I felt as thoroughly looked after and cared for. His office is a far trip from my house but, honestly, I'm just not interested in looking for a closer primary care doctor. For me, Dr. Backens is very much worth the trip and the tolls.
Linda Stauffer — Mar 20, 2024
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • E VA Medical School OF M C OF HAMPTON RDS
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Family Medicine, Portsmouth Family Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Backens, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Backens' profile.

Dr. Backens frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Backens, MD is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and The Outer Banks Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Backens, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

    2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA

  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

    1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA

  • The Outer Banks Hospital

    4800 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC