Dr. Craig A. Backs, MD, Internist
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Dr. Craig A. Backs, MD

Internist

4/5(16)
2901 Old Jacksonville Rd Springfield IL, 62704
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Craig Backs is an internist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Backs specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Backs provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.

Education and Training

Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1981

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1981

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

prevention of heart attacksstrokesType 2 Diabetes

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Executive Medical Director The Cure Coach - Present
  • President Southern Illinois University School of Medicine -
  • Chief Medical Officer Southern Illinois University School of Medicine -

Treatments

  • Chronic Pain
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Craig A. Backs, MD's Practice location

Practice At 2901 Old Jacksonville Rd

2901 Old Jacksonville Rd -
Springfield, IL 62704
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New patients: 217-528-0307
Fax: 217-528-0034

Craig Backs

2921 Greenbriar Dr -
Springfield, IL 62704
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New patients: 217-321-1987
Fax: 866-594-7830

The CureCenter for Chronic Disease

2131 W White Oaks Dr -
Springfield, IL 62704
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New patients: 217-717-6069
www.thecurecenter.life/dr-banks

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Patient Experience with Dr. Backs


4.0

Based on 16 reviews

Dr. Craig A. Backs, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Internist Dr. Craig A. Backs, who serves patients in Illinois.

A seasoned internist, Dr. Backs is the Executive Medical Director of The Cure Coach in Springfield, Illinois. Driven by his passion for preventive medicine and inspired by the pioneering work of Drs. Bale and Doneen in the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, and Type 2 Diabetes, he has dedicated his career to expanding on their lessons and making a profound impact on the world of healthcare.

A proud alumnus of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, he possesses a wealth of experience in his field. His role as President of his state medical society, a delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA), and Chief Medical Officer for a 300-bed teaching hospital has afforded him a unique perspective on the healthcare landscape. It’s through this lens that he has sought to challenge the status quo of mainstream healthcare and offer patients and practitioners alike an alternative path to exceptional health outcomes.

In 2012, Dr. Backs’ personal health journey took a transformative turn under the guidance of Crossfit Instinct coach Mike Suhadolnik. It was then that he embarked on a journey to overcome his own battles with prediabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Seven years later, his remission from these conditions stands as a testament to the remarkable potential of lifestyle interventions. In essence, it’s a cure, and if the diagnosis were cancer with a five-year disease-free survival rate, it would undoubtedly be celebrated as such.

Gratitude for his own life-changing experience fuels his commitment to sharing this blessing with others. He endeavors to empower individuals to conquer chronic diseases and to enable more healthcare practitioners to follow in his footsteps as healers who truly make a difference.

To fulfill his mission, Dr. Backs established the CureCoach and The CureCenter for Chronic Disease. Through these platforms, he aspires to reach out to people from all walks of life, offering them not only hope but also the knowledge and tools to take control of their health destinies. He is a beacon of inspiration in the field of healthcare, reminding us all that with the right guidance, commitment, and determination, we can lead longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine are called Internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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Head east on Old Jacksonville Road 626 ft
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Continue straight onto North Bruns Lane 2740 ft
Take the ramp on the right 334 ft
Merge left onto West Jefferson Street (IL 97) 2405 ft
Make a slight right onto West Madison Street (IL 97) 1.7 mi
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MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERl

701 N FIRST ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62781

Head southwest 28 ft
Turn left onto West Greenbriar Drive 212 ft
Continue straight onto Greenbriar Dr 542 ft
Turn left onto South Veterans Parkway (IL 4) 4308 ft
Turn right onto West Monroe Street 1.3 mi
Turn left onto Chatham Road 654 ft
Continue straight onto North Bruns Lane 2740 ft
Take the ramp on the right 334 ft
Merge left onto West Jefferson Street (IL 97) 2405 ft
Make a slight right onto West Madison Street (IL 97) 1.3 mi
Turn left onto North 1st Street 2138 ft
Turn left 149 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

ST JOHNS HOSPITALl

800 E CARPENTER ST SPRINGFIELD IL 62769

Head southwest 28 ft
Turn left onto West Greenbriar Drive 212 ft
Continue straight onto Greenbriar Dr 542 ft
Turn left onto South Veterans Parkway (IL 4) 4308 ft
Turn right onto West Monroe Street 1.3 mi
Turn left onto Chatham Road 654 ft
Continue straight onto North Bruns Lane 2740 ft
Take the ramp on the right 334 ft
Merge left onto West Jefferson Street (IL 97) 2405 ft
Make a slight right onto West Madison Street (IL 97) 1.7 mi
Turn left onto North 6th Street 1229 ft
Turn right onto East Carpenter Street 637 ft
Turn right 433 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

201 EAST PLEASANT STREET TAYLORVILLE IL 62568

Head southwest 28 ft
Turn left onto West Greenbriar Drive 212 ft
Continue straight onto Greenbriar Dr 359 ft
Turn right onto South Veterans Parkway (IL 4) 2.3 mi
Take the ramp 2943 ft
Merge left onto I 72 3.8 mi
Make a slight left onto I 55 3.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1946 ft
Go straight onto IL 29 23.3 mi
Turn left onto West Park Street (IL 29) 1065 ft
Turn left onto Walnut Street 542 ft
Turn right onto Pleasant Street 281 ft
Turn left onto North Pawnee Street 453 ft
Turn left onto Emergency Room entrance 129 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right