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Dr. Joseph Thomas Backe MD

Dermatologist

4/5(23)
1203 Medical Dr Se Decatur AL, 35601
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Joseph Backe is a dermatologist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Backe specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Backe diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.

Education and Training

Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1971

Georgetown University in Washington DC 1971

Board Certification

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 47 years of experience

Treatments

  • Actinic Keratosis

Dr. Joseph Thomas Backe MD's Practice location

Dr. Joseph Backe, MD

1203 Medical Dr Se -
Decatur, AL 35601
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New patients: 256-350-2875
Fax: 256-350-6228

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