
Dr. Joseph Thomas Backe MD
Dermatologist
1203 Medical Dr Se Decatur AL, 35601About
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
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- Actinic Keratosis
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