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Office
320 Santa Fe Dr
Suite 204
Encinitas, CA 92024Phone+1 760-944-7300Fax+1 760-633-3949
Summary
- Dr. John Backman is a cardiologist in Encinitas, CA and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital-Encinitas/La Jolla. He received his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine, Internal Medicine training at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Cardiology Fellowship at UCSD School of Medicine, and additional Cardiac Cathetrization training at Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego. He has been in practice over 40 years. He specializes in Preventative and Sports Cardiology. He has completed more than 185 marathons and works with all athletes from "Weekend Warriors" to Professional and Olympic Athletes.
Education & Training
- University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1975 - 1977
- Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1975
- New York University School of MedicineClass of 1972
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1975 - 2026
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACC); FACP, FACSM American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, American College of Sports Medicine
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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