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John Backman, MD, Cardiology, Encinitas, CA, Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla

JohnRandolphBackmanMD

Cardiology Encinitas, CA

Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation

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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 Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1975 - 1977
  • Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1975
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - 2024
  • 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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