COVID-19 update:

If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms or are looking to be tested, please use our free symptom checker. Do not schedule an in-person appointment.

John Backman, MD

  • Cardiovascular Disease
John Backman, MD
120 patients recommend this provider
Accepts new patients
age-group-adults-color Treats adults

Contact

320 Santa Fe Dr
UNIT 204
Encinitas, CA 92024
Get directions
Phone Number
760-944-7300
See More Locations

Expertise

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Hospital Affiliations

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Biography

Dr. John Backman specializes in cardiology and has more than 35 years of medical experience. He has special interests in traditional diagnostic cardiology, and fitness and preventive medicine. An avid marathoner with more than a 100 under his belt as well as a dozen triathlons, he also creates exercise programs for weekend warriors and elite competitors.


He has served as physician and medical director of many road races in San Diego and was race director of the Easter Seals Race for five years.


Dr. Backman is a fellow of the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of Physicians.

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiology, 1977
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1975

Medical Education

  • New York University School of Medicine, MD, 1972

Residencies

  • Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, Medicine, 1975

Fellowships

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego, Cardiovascular Disease, 1978
  • University of California, San Diego, Cardiovascular Disease, 1977

If you see an error or omission on a provider’s profile page, please contact us.