Dr. Leah M. Backhus
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 21 years
- Graduated from: University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2000
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1528293677
Dr. Leah M. Backhus M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
She is located at 300 Pasteur Drive in Palo Alto, CA 94304. Can help patients with the following: Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Gangrene, Hemorrhoids, Peptic Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528293677. Appointment can be made via the phone number (650) 723-4000. She is affiliated with 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Leah Monique Backhus, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Leah M. Backhus.
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Stenosis
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Cancer
- Collapsed Lung
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lymphedema
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Leah M. Backhus
Insurances Accepted by Dr. Leah M. Backhus
- Medicare
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Leah M. Backhus is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - General Surgery) .
Bills through: Dignity Health Medical Foundation
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and is not a comment on insurance accepted, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Intuitive Surgical | $2466 |
| Medtronic | $861 |
| Terumo Medical | $143 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $2125 |
| Food and Beverage | $1484 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2000Additional Specialities
- Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Leah Monique Backhus?
Dr. Leah Monique Backhus's office is located at 300 Pasteur Drive in Palo Alto, CA 94304.
What conditions does Dr. Leah Monique Backhus treat?
Dr. Leah Monique Backhus provides treatment for Cancer, Collapsed Lung, Gangrene, Hemorrhoids, Peptic Ulcer, Ulcerative Colitis. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Leah Monique Backhus affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Leah Monique Backhus is affiliated with STANFORD HEALTH CARE.
Does Dr. Leah Monique Backhus accept patients with Medicare?
Yes, Dr. Leah Monique Backhus accepts patients with Medicare.