Trusting this doctor with my health was the worst mistake Ive ever made in my life. In January 2017, I had out of control inflammation that started in my right foot and spread up my right leg and then over to my left leg. Dr. Backus said a lot of people get inflammation and its not necessarily something to be too worried about. He kept prescribing more and more gabapetin to the point where I was becoming like a zombie. I asked him on multiple occasions if I should see a rheumatologist and he said no.Once he said, youre a tough case but Im going to figure it out. Four months into my problem, i became convinced that he wasnt going to solve my problem so I went to a rheumatologist who IMMEDIATELY knew that I needed a skin biopsy, which ultimately showed that I have a rare skin disease. If it had been caught earlier, the damage could have been limited to my right foot or right leg. Instead, it spread to other parts of my body. Its an awful condition that Ill be dealing with my whole life. I wished that I had gone to see a rheumatlologist sooner and I still dont know why he didnt refer me to one. (He only provided the referral after I insisted.) Perhaps he just wanted to keep all the billing at his office?

My husband and I both go to Dr. Mark Backus and have for many years. We feel he is an excellent Dr and has our best interest at all times. My husband has had many health issues the past few years and we have depended on Mark to keep it all in balance. He is well educated and thoughtful in his care.

Dr. Backus was my first doctor since retiring to Bend in 2001. The fact that he received a Masters Degree with honors from Stanford University and a Medical Degree with honors from Duke University led me to his practice. What kept me was his warm and friendly attitude and his willingness to LISTEN TO ME, rather than jumping to conclusions based on his knowledge. He always spends enough time to ensure you go away feeling confident in mutual decisions.

Best physician I have ever been to. Great office staff also.