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Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD

Allergy & Immunology* Age 59
Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD
4.6 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD is an Allergist-Immunologist in Monroe, CT.
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Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD

Allergy & Immunology* Age 59
Monroe, CT
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD is an Allergist-Immunologist in Monroe, CT.

About

Dr. Backman graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD is an Allergist-Immunologist in Monroe, CT and has 33 years experience. Dr. Backman currently practices at Allergy and Asthma Care and are affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital and Griffin Hospital. Dr. Backman has experience treating conditions like Toxic Effect of Venom and Food Allergy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Backman received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Backman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Backman is board certified in Allergy & Immunology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Toxic Effect of Venom
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Locations

  1. 1 Allergy and Asthma Care
    500 Monroe Tpke, Monroe, CT 06468
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 445-1960
  2. 2 Office
    35 Corporate Dr Ste 1115, Trumbull, CT 06611
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  3. 3 Allergy and Asthma Care of Fairfield County LLC
    55 Walls Dr Ste 405, Fairfield, CT 06824
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  4. 4 Office
    55 Walls Dr Ste 105, Fairfield, CT 06824
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Sep 16, 2023
Listened to me and spent time with me to fully understand my problems and then his team spent significant time working with my insurance to get the medication approved. Wonderful!
— Sep 16, 2023
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Specialties*
Allergy & Immunology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Allergy & Immunology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Chicago Hosps
    1992
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Backman frequently treats the following conditions: Toxic Effect of Venom and Food Allergy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital and Griffin Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD holds board certification in Allergy & Immunology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St, Derby, CT