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Dr. Richard Backes, MD

Cardiology* Age 65
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Dr. Richard Backes, MD

Cardiology* Age 65
Saint Cloud, MN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Richard Backes, MD is a Cardiologist in Saint Cloud, MN.

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Dr. Backes graduated from Mayo Clinic. Dr. Richard Backes, MD is a Cardiologist in Saint Cloud, MN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Backes currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital, Glacial Ridge Hospital, Appleton Area Health, CentraCare Benson, Madison Healthcare Services and Montevideo Hospital and Clinic. Dr. Backes' office accepts new patients. Dr. Backes is board certified in Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
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Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
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  • PreferredOne PPO
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  • MN Open Access
  • Blue Open Access Advantage Network - MN HMO-POS

Locations

  1. 1 St Cloud Hospital Decentralized Lab
    1406 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 252-5131
  2. 2 Centracare-River Campus Clinic
    1200 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 252-5131
  3. 3 Centracare-Benson Hospital
    1815 Wisconsin Ave, Benson, MN 56215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 255-5801
  4. 4 Appleton Area Health
    30 S Behl St, Appleton, MN 56208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 289-2400
  5. 5 Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital Swing Bed
    824 N 11th St, Montevideo, MN 56265
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 295-2133
  6. 6 Appleton Area Health
    30 S Behl St, Appleton, MN 56208
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (320) 255-5801

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Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • Mayo Clinic
    1985
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Board Certifications

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  • Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Backes, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Backes' profile.

Dr. Richard Backes, MD is affiliated with Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital, Glacial Ridge Hospital, Appleton Area Health, CentraCare Benson, Madison Healthcare Services and Montevideo Hospital and Clinic.

Yes, Dr. Richard Backes, MD holds board certification in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centracare-St. Cloud Hospital

    1406 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN

  • Glacial Ridge Hospital

    10 4th Ave SE, Glenwood, MN

  • Appleton Area Health

    30 S Behl St, Appleton, MN

  • CentraCare Benson

    1815 Wisconsin Ave, Benson, MN

  • Madison Healthcare Services

    900 2nd Ave, Madison, MN

  • Montevideo Hospital and Clinic

    824 N 11th St, Montevideo, MN