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Office
1200 6th Ave N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303Phone+1 320-252-5131Fax+1 320-255-5714
Summary
- Dr. Richard Backes, MD is a cardiologist in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. He is affiliated with CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud VA Medical Center, and Mille Lacs Health System.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1989 - 1991- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
- Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
MN State Medical License 1986 - 2025
IA State Medical License 1993 - 2003
WI State Medical License 1997 - 2003
ND State Medical License 1994 - 2002
FL State Medical License 1990 - 1998- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 42 citationsCarvedilol therapy is associated with a sustained decline in brain natriuretic peptide levels in patients with congestive heart failure.Robert P. Frantz, Lyle J. Olson, Diane E. Grill, Soundos Moualla, Susan M. Nelson
American Heart Journal. 2005-03-01 - 23 citationsGroup B Streptococcal Infective EndocarditisRichard J. Backes, Walter R. Wilson, Joseph E. Geraci
Archives of Internal Medicine. 1985-04-01 - 12 citationsActivity of penicillin combined with an aminoglycoside against group B streptococci in vitro and in experimental endocarditisRichard J. Backes, Mark S. Rouse, Nancy K. Henry, Joseph E. Geraci, Walter R. Wilson
The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 1986-10-01
Professional Memberships
- Member
