DonnaJBackusMD

Pediatrics • Akron, OH

Juvenile detention centers contract physician, Urgent Care physician

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Office
4125 Medina Rd
Akron, OH 44333
Phone+1 330-543-2500

Fax+1 330-543-2501

Summary

I am currently working part-time at Akron Children’s Hospital in the Urgent Care setting. I also work juvenile detention centers as a contract physician. (Indian River, Cuyahoga Hills, MCJAS in Stark county)

Education & Training

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children's Hospital (Park Ridge)Residency, Pediatrics, 1996 - 1999
Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 1999 - 2025
IL State Medical License 1996 - 1999
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Fellow

Industry Relationships

Medical director, Multi-County Juvenile Attention SystemDirector of medical care at Juvenile center2013 - Present
Medical contractor, Dept. of Youth Services, OhioProvide medical care for incarcerated youth at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility and at Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Corrections Facility2012 - Present