Dr. Charles L Backus DO
Emergency Physician
2514 Wesley St Suite 104 Johnson City TN, 37601About
Dr. Charles Backus practices Emergency Medicine in Johnson City, TN. Dr. Backus assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Backus examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Ok State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, Tulsa, Ok 1998
Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic 1998
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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