Dr. Anika L Backster M.D
Emergency Physician
531 Asbury Cir Suite N340 Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. Anika Backster practices Emergency Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Backster 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. Backster examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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