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1200 6th Ave NSt. 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 St. 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 - 2027
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 Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification Sunquest Laboratory, Sunquest Information Systems, Inc., 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
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 - 5 citationsCardiomyopathies in the elderly.R J Backes, B J Gersh
Cardiovascular Clinics. 1992-01-01
