Richard L. Backman
Rating: 5.0 of 5
( out of 79 reviews )

Richard L. Backman, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French

Clinical Locations

South Main Clinic

Salt Lake City
801-587-2525
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  • Richard L. Backman, M.D., is a board-certified family medicine physician who focuses on the medically underserved and teaching future healthcare providers. He received B.A. degree in Biology and Chemistry from Pitzer College in Claremont, California and obtained his M.D. at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Backman completed residency in family medicine at the University of Wisconsin, and served as Medical Director of the Madsen Family Health Center at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics until 2012. He is currently the medical director for the University of Utah Division of Physician Assistant Studies. He is a member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the Physician Assistant Education Association. His professional interests include Interprofessional education, care for the medically underserved. and quality and safety in healthcare. In his leisure time, he enjoys backpacking, biking, skiing and tending chickens and bees with his wife, Sylvie. He is fluent in Spanish and conversational French. Dr. Backman sees patients at the University of Utah South Main Clinic and is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

    Very limited availability for new patients.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    American Board of Family Medicine

    Patient Rating

    Rating: 5.0 out of 5
    5.0 /5
    ( out of 79 reviews )

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    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

    Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 07, 2025
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    He is very polite, explaining everything step by step, respectful, friendly, and easy-going. He makes us feel safe and in good hands. He is trustworthy and a very good doctor. [TRANSLATED]

    August 03, 2025
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very good doctor and cares about the patient [TRANSLATED]

    July 01, 2025
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I suffer from epilepsy and he has given me the help I have needed to the point of reintegrating into society without fear, leading a normal life like most people. [TRANSLATED]

    June 23, 2025
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Not only very competent, but Dr. Backman is personable, caring and takes the time needed. I didn't feel rushed. VERY good doctor.

    June 11, 2025
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    The best

    May 27, 2025
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Backman is thorough and always treats me with respect and care. I'm grateful to have him as my doctor.

    May 05, 2025
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    I've been seeing Dr Backman for five years now. I have had good, competent doctors for going on five decades, but Dr Backman is my favorite of the bunch. He is attentive, personable, and genuinely cares about me. He is thorough and always willing to address any questions or concerns that I might have. He and his entire staff are the best!

    April 02, 2025
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Dr. Backman is the Best! It's always a pleasure seeing him for appointments. He always gives excellent care to me and my Family!

    February 17, 2025
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC
    Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent Doctor, the best and only one to treat my epilepsy, with his experience he helped me to have a normal life, he always looks for ways to help his patients [TRANSLATED]

  • Richard L. Backman, M.D., is a board-certified family medicine physician who focuses on the medically underserved and teaching future healthcare providers. He received B.A. degree in Biology and Chemistry from Pitzer College in Claremont, California and obtained his M.D. at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Backman completed residency in family medicine at the University of Wisconsin, and served as Medical Director of the Madsen Family Health Center at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics until 2012. He is currently the medical director for the University of Utah Division of Physician Assistant Studies. He is a member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the Physician Assistant Education Association. His professional interests include Interprofessional education, care for the medically underserved. and quality and safety in healthcare. In his leisure time, he enjoys backpacking, biking, skiing and tending chickens and bees with his wife, Sylvie. He is fluent in Spanish and conversational French. Dr. Backman sees patients at the University of Utah South Main Clinic and is currently welcoming new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

    Very limited availability for new patients.

    Education history

    Residency Family Medicine - University of Wisconsin Resident
    Internship Family Medicine - University of Wisconsin Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center M.D.
    Undergraduate Biology and Chemistry - Pitzer College B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Langelier C, Graves M, Kalantar KL, Caldera S, Durrant R, Fisher M, Backman R, Tanner W, DeRisi, J, Leung D (2019). Microbiome and Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Dynamics in International Travelers. Emerg Infect Dis, 25(7), 1380-1383.