Dr. Stephen John Backman D.O.
Emergency Physician
301 E 13th St Merced CA, 95340About
Dr. Stephen Backman practices Emergency Medicine in Merced, CA. Dr. Backman 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. Backman examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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