Dr. Martin Backer MD
Pediatrician
402 S 12th Ave Yakima WA, 98902About
Dr. Martin Backer is a pediatrician practicing in Yakima, WA. Dr. Backer is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Backer diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Backer can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Universidad de Buenos Aires Facultad de Medicina 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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