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1200 6th Ave NSaint Cloud, MN 56303
Phone+1 320-252-5131
Fax+1 320-255-5714
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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.
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
- Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
- MN State Medical License 1986 - 2026
- 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
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 - 4 citationsAre Coronary-Care Unit Changes in Therapy Associated With Improved Survival of Elderly Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction?Hiroyuki Daida, Thomas E. Kottke, Richard J. Backes, Bernard J. Gersh, Eric G. Tangalos
Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 1997-11-01 - 3 citationsThe treatment of coronary artery disease in the elderly.R. J. Backes, Bernard J. Gersh
Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy. 1991-04-01