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Dr. Matthew Backer, MD

Dr. Matthew Backer, MD

Musculoskeletal Radiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Backer, MD is a musculoskeletal radiology specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

2320 Bath St Ste 113 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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(805) 682-7744

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Backer specializes in the area of Diagnostic Radiology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Backer's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

After moving between several west coast locations while growing up with a father in the military, I ended up in the South for his teenage years before recently moving back out West. I completed my fellowship and specialize in Musculoskeletal Radiology....read more

  • Musculoskeletal Radiology

  • Diagnostic Radiology

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  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • Evanston Northwestern Healthcare

    Internship Hospital, 2008

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
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Diagnostic Radiology
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Locations

Practice

Office2320 Bath St Ste 113 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1
California Managed Imaging Medical Group Inc.2320 Bath St Ste 208 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
2
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital2050 Viborg Rd Solvang, CA 93463
3
Dignity Health2309 Antonio Ave Camarillo, CA 93010
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St
    Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave
    Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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