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Dr. Thomas Backer, MD

Cardiology* Age 70
Dr. Thomas Backer, MD
3.3 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Backer, MD

Cardiology* Age 70
Alpharetta, GA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Backer, MD is a Cardiologist in Alpharetta, GA.

About

Dr. Backer graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER. Dr. Thomas Backer, MD is a Cardiologist in Alpharetta, GA. Dr. Backer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Dr. Backer has experience treating conditions like Aneurysm of Heart, Aortic Valve Disease and Aortic Valve Regurgitation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Backer received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Backer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Backer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Chest Pain
Hypertension
Peripheral Edema
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Mitral Valve Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Murmur
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Idiopathic Hypotension
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Hypertension
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Systolic Heart Failure
Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    3400 Old Milton Pkwy Ste C395, Alpharetta, GA 30005
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 751-9131
  2. 2 Northside Hospital-Forsyth
    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA 30041
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (470) 485-6342
  3. 3 Fusion Autism Centers
    1260 Upper Hembree Rd Ste D, Roswell, GA 30076
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  4. 4 Alpharetta Womens Specialists LLC
    1505 Northside Blvd Ste 4700, Cumming, GA 30041
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Backer
3.3
Based on 20 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Jun 10, 2021
Dr. Backer and Katie Steffen, PA are my favorite Dr. visits. They both are not only friendly but: thorough; patient; take a lot of time with their patients; compassionate, and more.
Reba A Nyen — Jun 10, 2021
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Thomas Backer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Backer's profile.

Dr. Backer frequently treats the following conditions: Aneurysm of Heart, Aortic Valve Disease and Aortic Valve Regurgitation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Backer, MD is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Backer, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northside Hospital Cherokee

    450 Northside Cherokee Blvd, Canton, GA

  • Northside Hospital

    1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA

  • Northside Hospital Forsyth

    1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA

  • Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

    5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA

  • Emory Johns Creek Hospital

    6325 Hospital Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA