Richard L. Backman, M.D.

As usual, my experience with Dr. Backman was excellent. Dr. Backman is wonderful. The young woman who spoke with me prior to Dr. Backman coming in was also excellent. She was very concerned and came across as very competent. Unfortunately, I don't recall her name.

I am a senior citizen and in my life I have never met a primary care physician who was as professional, calm, helpful and attentive as Dr. Richard Backman. He listened and was unruffled. He offered advice and gave me a print copy of everything he recommended.

Dr. Backman is absolutely excellent and made what could have been an unpleasant experience quite the opposite.

Dr. Backman is the best doctor I have ever had so far. He listens, respects my thoughts, but insists his recommendations. His patience is impressive.

Dr. Backman is an excellent MD and I wish there were more just like him.

Dr. Backman is exceptionally great. He really spends time with the patient and listen every concerns that we have. He is absolutely wonderful doctor.

Excellent Experience

Really listened and tried to help me find options to deal with a very frustrating chronic problem. I so appreciate time and concern he showed me. I left feeling I can deal with my situation and that is not how I felt when I came in.

Very positive experience. Years prior were not as warm as with present Dr. and staff. Somebody got this right. No PC!

Dr. Backman is new to me and it is a little awkward when I try to joke around a little. I am frustrated with my health status but not my healthcare status. He is very clear and direct.

I was so excited to find a doctor that listened to me. in fact all staff was truly AMAZING. to find a clinic like this to take care of my family is very comforting.

great doctor⿦.

Dr. Backman is amazing. We drive out of our way to come see him. I've recommended him to all my friends and family.

GREAT experience

The doctor seemed somewhat brusquer than usual, and a little offhand about some of my concerns. I assume it was a busy day--or maybe I was just being a bore about minor complaints (which I had already discussed with the physician's assistant).

PA student Adrienne was EXCELLENT! She and Dr. Backman communicate very well with each other. They covered everything I was there for and more! Excellent excellent visit!

I appreciate everything about doctor Backman and the Madsen clinic.

Dr Backman is top notch. Amazingly kind and professional. Very knowledgable and not condecending as many doctors today can be.

Dr. Backman is the best doctor I've ever been to. He makes you feel like you are his ONLY patient. He even remembered how to pronounce my last name.

Dr Backman always takes the time to really understand your problem and help you solve it in any way you can. I enjoy having his students involved in my exam as well. Backman is an excellent teacher, and as he teaches and quizzes his students, I also learn more about my condition, which I really appreciate.

Dr. Backmann is a great physician. He took great care of me. He also replied to my MyChart message promptly.

I am very confident and trusting in my doctor and the staff. My questions were answered fully. I would strongly recommend the clinic and my doctor to others.

Dr. Bachman is very knowledgable and listened to my concerns regarding my medication prescriptions.

I hope to take a moment to write a more formal review but as I am limited on time, I would personally like to send my applause to Dr. Richard Backman. I have loved this physician from the first time I met him and he has never failed me. This particular year I had a lot of concerns, nothing serious but they were important to me, I probably was a little blue due some life changes but all of it was pretty trivial but he took the TIME, he listened to me, validated my concerns and may me feel so good as I hit this aging of life and sudden changes. He is kind, understanding and most important reassured me about all the concerns that I mentioned. I love Richard Backman, he is an exemplar.

Everything was good or very good.

I came away from our consultation thinking that I had failed to get all my questions answered. That, to some degree, was my fault. Somehow, the full communication didn't happen. I've worked with Dr. Backman for many years. If my symptoms recur, I'll have another chance to talk to him.

Dr. Backen was great. I had never had him before, but he was very thorough, courteous, and informative, especially considering I was a new patient to him.

I appreciate the time Dr Backman took to really discuss my case with me and try to come up with some answers. He was very concerned about my pain and made sure I was well taken care of. Very good experience as always.

Backman is a stud.

Dr. Backman is the best.

Dr. Backman is a wonderful physician and takes outstanding care of me.

I was seen primarily by Dr. Backman but Dr. Price was assisting and learning. Both doctors were very professional and attentive.

loved him!!!

I received very good attention and care during this visit.

Love Dr. Backman

I appreciated his use of the white board in recording my symptoms, diagnosis, and explaining medications.

He spend little time and handout papers I could search by my own in the Internet. I was hopping his advice to be more useful.

I am very pleased with my interactions with Dr Backman

Dr. Backman is a fantastic provider and I very much appreciate how well he takes care of me when I go in for visits.

Dr. Backman is my ideal family medicine doc.

Dr. Backman is always nice and professional.

My doctor was really great. I was also cared for by a first year medical student who was awesome.

Dr. Backman is great. and the staff was excellent

i HAVE BEEN WITH DR BACKMAN FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS, TRUST HIM FULLY

I'm currently breastfeeding and was concerned about being on any medications that may decrease my milk supply and/or cross over to my baby. Dr. Backman ensured the medications being prescribed would be okay to take for breastfeeding.

Dr. Backman was fabulous. It had to wait but didn't mind waiting because the level of care was so good. I would HIGHLY recommend him.

Answered questions about preventive health care

he was excellent

Dr Backman always show his concern and his always proffesional. His the Best DR ever!!!!

Dr. Backman had a few medical students observing our appointment and did not rush. He has a great sense of humor.

Good explanation of the problem (I was happy to get to the bottom of it) so I could easily understand the issue. Professional and courteous service. Doctor paid attention to details and took his time to address the problem.

I was especially touched that when asking about my family history, Dr. Backman asked what my Mother's and Father's names were and wrote them on the white board. I've never been asked that before. It made a lasting impression on me.

Dr. Backman was friendly, approachable, knowledgeable, concerned and I felt informed.

I was prescribed a dosage that was difficult to get. Dr Backman asked the PharmD but there were still some issues.

Very personable and understanding.

Excellent experience

Dr. Backman is awesome.

Dr. Richard L Backman is the most caring and professional doctor I have had in 69 years.

This doctor has the best bedside manner,wealth of knowledge, and presence out of any doctor I have ever met. We have nothing except complete trust and admiration for him.

Care provider is exceptionally good!

Outstanding initial visit. An altogether pleasurable experience.

Dr Blackman is outstanding and the medical students were very good.

Dr. Backman listened exceptionally well, understood my questions and concerns, and replied directly and responsively to them.

I recommend Dr. Backman to others on an ongoing basis.

The doctors at the madsen are amazing and Im always in great hands

I love how Dr. Backman spends a good amount of time with me and always gives me the opportunity to ask about any health issues/concerns. I never feel rushed.

Dr. Backman is the greatest!!

I wish Dr. Backman was nicer to his nurses/assistants

Even though my doctor was running very late, he did not rush my appointment. I really liked how before he even started his exam he asked what I wanted to cover during the appointment and wrote my responses on a white board so that he could verify we covered them all. By comparison to previous visits with this doctor, it seems as though he is more attentive to me when he is alone than when he has a student with him.

Dr. Backman is one of the friendliest and courteous physicians I've ever had. He has a talent for putting one at ease while being very observant and concerned about my issues. He and his staff did not rush me in and out like all the physicians I've had experience with have done to me in the past.

Dr. Backman is an exemplary physician who spends time and energy to analyze your symptoms and address your concerns.

Never had a bad experience, even recommended the Madsen clinic to my boss.

This was the first time ever that I didn't have to wait in the waiting room or exam room. Impressive! With other providers I've been to, I've had to wait anywhere from 20- 45 minutes.

Very pleasant experience with Dr. Backman as usual. I have referred him to several of my coworkers looking for a PCP.

I am very glad I was able to see this physician. He explained things very thoroughly. I love the white board.

everything was perfect. Questionnaire unnecessary.

Thank you for your compassionate care!

I LOVED Dr. Backman. He is super funny, and wore a cute bow tie. I instantly was comfortable and got along with him. He spent an appropriate amount of time with me to ensure that all my questions were answered. I will definitely be seeing him again.

It was nice to see my doctor after a year; as always he was very friendly and could feel the sincerety with which he treated me, and for that I am very grateful.

best doctor, ever

Dr. Backman is excellent. He asked about my family and seemed genuinely concerned. I just wish that he worked closer to my house.

I loved Dr. Backman and will now make him my primary care doc.

There was a PA student, a premed student and someone else (maybe a nurse?) in with Dr. Backman. It was fine with me for them to be in room as I understand this is a teaching hospital. It did get a little awkward at times when I felt the dr was giving more attention to "quizzing" the PA student than to me as a patient. I would have preferred for him to have spoken to me directly more, especially given this was the first time I was meeting him.

He listened and we agreed on the care. He was apologetic about the time lag but was very present for my visit. Appreciated him being able to see me on such short notice.

Dr. Backman is the best and I'm pleased to have him for my primary care provider.

I like Dr. Backman. The appointment went well. However, after I left the clinic, looking through my paper work, I couldn't understand what I was to do about a couple of referrals. He had arranged it so that other providers would call me, but I hadn't understood that, so was trying to access them, myself.

Always a good experience

Dr Backman is wonderful. He spends as much time with me as necessary, answers all of my questions and provides great explainations. I know Family physicians are extremely pressed for time so I feel lucky to have Dr. Backman as my provider.

I like Doctor Backman, he has been my doctor for a few years already but this time I think that because he was already running late with his appointments I didn't get the quality of time that I used to get from him.

Dr.Backman is the best doctor I could ask for and his assistance are always so helpful.

The relatively low "good" marks above are a result of the fact we are dealing with a virus that had gone on for nearly a month at point of consultation. There is a great deal of ambiguity in this situation. What do you do for a cold that drags on and on? I was feeling miserable. Difficult to comprehend anything. Dr. Backman was probably doing a better job than I could grasp.

I never felt rushed. Felt like he was genuinely concerned for my well being, etc. Good listener. I thought I'd be out of there in an hour and had another appointment to rush to so I actually felt like we didn't finish because of ME...

I would recommend Dr Backman to anyone I knew. He is a very caring and capable doctor.

I had a great experience with this doctor. He was a great listener and put me at ease

Dr. Backman is excellent!

Dr. Backman comes off as very arrogant and when I asked about my condition further he didn't really answer my question.

Dr Backman was very good. He took the time to explain and examine me. I didn't feel like he was in a rush and that he was really paying attention to my concerns.

It's hard to believe that doctors like Dr. Backman actually exist. I was very encouraged by him to take my health into my own hands by continuing to eat right and commit to a more active lifestyle. I appreciate his commitment to preemptive medicene. He was very approachable.

They spent over an hour with me and I got to discuss all my concerns and questions.

I wasn't feeling well and didn't ask enough questions. Dr. Backman recommended I take Mucinex after I had mentioned to him that I was taking Robitussin and a Sudafed-like product. He didn't say to quit the Robitussin and Sudafed. I got home and couldn't figure out why to change medications when they all had the same active ingredients. The Mucinex worked fine on its own. Everything OK.

I am recommending the MD to my adult son and his wife who are seeking a new primary care provider.

Dr Backman and team provide first rate care.

Best experience with an MD I have had since moving to UT 2 years ago. I felt very comfortable and cared about.

I liked that the doctor wrote on a white board pertaining to my questions...and answering them.

I have been seeing this doctor for several years now and am always pleased with the care and courtesy with which I am treated.

I always have a great experience at the Madsen Clinic and I love Dr. Backman and his team, great providers and everyone is always so friendly. I like that Dr. Backman always seems well prepared for the visit and usually gives some extra literature to take home.

Did a great job at answering all of my questions and making me fee comfortable.

Great, detailed time spent by Dr. Backman. Exemplifying care and concern for my condition. Very likeable and will make concerted effort to refer to him future patients.

good

Dr Backman took excellent care of me, as usual. I always enjoy my visits with him, even if the procedure is painful. He takes the extra time to make sure that I'm ok.

Had a great experience. I was seen by medical student he was wonderful too.

We love Dr. Backman! He is always so willing to give us answers to our questions in a way that is not only informative, but it makes me feel more comfortable and confident in the conclusion. I love that he is always in "teaching" mode. My 3year old looks up to him and talks about him at home and some days says he wants to be a doctor like him. I think that says volumes about the kind of person he is! Thank you dr. backman!

no problem

It was hard to get appointment with provider. Provider did not explain that fasting was needed for blood tests (or that any would be taken that day) and the testing will have to be done again. I get the feeling that I am a number and not a patient or person with this practice. Provider does use MyChart and I think that is a good thing for my care and good involvement, but I'd prefer more personal contact and less automation.

Dr.Backman is a phenomenal physician.

I was very happy with my visit with Dr. Backman

I have recommended Dr. Backman to numerous friends and family members and will continue to do so. He provides EXCEPTIONAL care, and always makes sure the patient leaves completely comfortable with issues addressed during the visit.

I LOVE Dr. Backman. I have been seeing Dr. Backman since 2007. Even though my insurance has changed and I have to pay at least $100 per visit to see him, I feel like it is worth every penny. He is about the best doctor I have ever had. I tell every one of my friends about him. He is always professional and courteous especially during sensitive situations. He is a wonderful doctor.

I coulndn't be more pleased with the time, care and interaction Dr. Backman showed during my visit.

When I told that Physician about the disease I am dealing with, a chronic condition, the physician said: "ya well that's life." He was super rude and tried to play it off. I was a little surprised.

Not only do I respect and appreciate the level of concern and compassion that Dr. Backman has shown me, but I have referred more than 5 family members and close friends over the last several years, because I trust him completely.

1-10 I give 11

Doctor was friendly and explained everything clearly and concisely.

The physician I saw was very attentive, and friendly. He put me at ease right away. Again, usually I do not see male providers, but in this case, again, I felt very comfortable and listened to. His recommendation to treat my problem rather than depression (you did not really score high enough). was a good one and is working for me. He also recommended blood work and a bone density scan which at my age (65) was attention to my health that I very much appreciated.

Wonderful experience with Mike (PA) and Dr. Backman

I recommend Dr. Backman to everyone.

Mike the PA was very thorough and Dr. Backman is always great!

Thank you Dr. Backman for always having a smile!

Our entire family has the highest opinion about the care and advice we receive from our family doctor at Madsen Clinic

I always recommend people visit this clinic.

I was so impressed and will definitely come again.

Dr Backman rules!

I have been seeing Dr Backman for over 10 years and have always felt very confident with him

my visits to Madson clinic and Dr. Backman are always a pleasant experience

Dr Backman was excellent. I like the whiteboard - I can see that what I am asking about was heard, understood, and written down till we addressed it and checked it off the list.

Dr Backman cares when you feel awful.

Great Experience!

Dr. backman has been very good to our family. He is very knowledgable and does seem concerned about my family and i's health. When we describe symptoms he can generally finish what we are describing.

Dr. Backman is great, he listens and his bed-side manner is excellent.

SHe said nothing. I asked about possible reaction and she said that it will be ok and not to worry.

Dr. Backman is one of the best doctor's I've ever had. He has great rapport with patients, and he is very knowledgeable.

I honestly have nothing to complain. This visit was 100 per cent.

I also received a follow-up letter that let me know what to do (considering some change had occurred) and that was very helpful.

Dr Bachman rocks

Dr. Backmann is always so genuine and great to see when I come in alone or when I bring my daughter in. He is hilarious, intelligent, easy to address issues with and overall is an excellent provider - I am grateful we see him :)

Dr. Backman is exceptional. He is kind and patient, never makes me feel dumb for not knowing things that probably I should. He is personable and makes me feel at ease. He is respectful of me and the staff. I feel motivated to take better care of my health after I see him.

I was very satisfied with the friendliness and information I was given.

Wonderful experience. My husband first saw Dr. Backman. We decided to have both of our boys, 12 and 13, see him because of the positive experience.

Dr. Backman is an excellent physician and a very pleasant person. He is informative and kind.

Sometimes I feel rushed and am hesitant to ask questions. That did not happen at all despite the fact that I was pretty anxious about a shortage of a med I need. A good visit

This physician is quite knowledgeable about pharmaceuticals, and I appreciate his not accepting samples in order to remain objective.

Dr. Backman was great! I finally found a great doctor.

Love the white board Dr Backman wrote on in the exam room.

Dr Backman was great addressing all of our concerns. Spent time with us. Felt his interest and concern in our problems.

Dr. Backman was excellent.

I have never had anything less than an excellent experience with all staff at the Madsen Clinic

Doctor Backman is a great doctor and very good person, i really like him.

I waited over a month for NPV with Dr. Backman and it was worth it. I had heard so many good things about him from my family and other people at work in the U of U network. He prepares before your visit and makes you feel like you are a priority even though he probably has dozens of patients. He was very kind and spent a lot of time with me explaining and going over my medical past extensively.

Dr. Backman is an excellent and most caring physician. Thank you for having him at Madsen Clinic.

Dr Backman is hard to get in to sometimes, but I don't mind waiting. As always he is the best! I enjoy my experience every time, even while getting a giant needle stuck in my shoulder.

Its so nice to have a doctor that my kids like so much, that they enjoy going to the doctor's office, even if it means getting a shot. They love the way Dr Backman interacts with them and makes it fun.

Very positive experience

Dr. Backman was very friendly, professional, and had a very down-to-earth personality.

Dr. Backman is terrific. He really listens to you and spends as much time as needed with you. Very grateful he is my doctor.

The doctor was great!

Dr. Backman is an awesome doctor. He took every effort to understand the problem and was so nice with the patient (Which I think is the most important quality for a family doctor apart from their knowledge). He listen to our suggestions and include if he thinks appropriate. Overall he is a great care-giver. He is a great asset to our health care team here in University of utah.

Dr. Backman is awesome! I never feel rushed- he spends as much time with you as you need. I also like how he writes notes on the dry erase board to work through each symptom/formulate a plan for care. He is prepared prior to seeing me for my visit- he already had some papers printed out for me to read and labs ordered.

A very good experience M.D. to solve my illness.

Dr. Backman took a great amount of time to get to know us. We are new to SLC. We are very impressed with the efficiency of the "U" system!!

Dr. Backman gave me great instruction on how to prevent from getting diabetes and to reschedule my A1C test in 6 months. He was quite courteous and empathetic with my situtation, yet he empowered me by informing he knew I could continue on with an exersise program. He is my all time favorite Dr. and I will always refer my friends to him.

Dr Backman is the best,he is my doctor for life.

Dr. Backman was great.

We really like and trust Dr. Backman and value his opinion

I am a patient of Dr. Backman for five years. I had a lot of health issues to address so I called the day before to let the staff know. Dr Backman took the time to find counseling resources that I could have done. He also wrote all my issues, on the message board, as we addressed them. This made the visit very efficient, & helped me by seeing what we had discussed.

I have been a patient of Dr. Backman's for over 3 years and place my complete trust in him. I had a troubling subject to share with him at this appointment and he took well over an hour with me to ensure that my concerns were addressed. I know I will always receive this level of care from him since he has done so previously with appointments for both myself and my daughter. I see a little wait from time to time as minor because he is hopefully helping his other patients as much as he helps my family! I did not select an answer for #5 since he did not prescribe any medications.