Richard L. Backman, MD

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French
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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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine - Primary
    Academic Divisions

    Patient Rating

    4.7/5

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    October 19, 2022

    Dr. Backman is the best doctor!!

    October 19, 2022

    I have already recommended Dr. Backman to others

    August 07, 2022

    Provider is demeaning at times. You have to hold your own to earn his respect socially. Very frustrating and when you see the doctor it shouldn't have to battle upholding your dignity and worth with your provider on a social level. It should be about your health. I feel bad especially to people like me who are autistic. It makes saying and doing the right thing harder. You have to hold your own. Socially. To earn his social reapect Good luck!

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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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Family & Preventive Medicine -Primary
    Academic Divisions

    Education history

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