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Dr. Thomas Backer, MD
Alpharetta, GA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Clinical Overview
Dr. Thomas Backer, MD works in Alpharetta, GA as
Dr. Backer is board certified in
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
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Low Wait Times
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Friendly Staff
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Office Locations
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Office3400 Old Milton Pkwy Ste C395, Alpharetta, GA 30005
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Florida Autism Center1260 Upper Hembree Rd Ste D, Roswell, GA 30076
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Office3905 Brookside Pkwy Ste 202, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Patient Experience & Satisfaction
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Jul 15, 2026
the best has saved my life very thorough great doctor thanks doc 5 stars
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Medical Expertise & Background
Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Thomas Backer, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Backer accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Backer's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Backer accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Aetna, UnitedHealthCare, Cigna and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Backer accepts here.
Dr. Backer's office is located at 3400 Old Milton Pkwy Ste C395 Alpharetta, GA 30005. Get a map and directions to Dr. Backer's office here.
Dr. Backer frequently sees patients for
Dr. Backer has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.
Dr. Backer is board certified in
Dr. Backer has been practicing as a Cardiologist for 46 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
1980
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology
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