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Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD

Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD

Allergy & Immunology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Backman, MD is an allergist-immunologist in Fairfield, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Backman has extensive experience in Food & Drug Allergies and Environmental Allergies. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Danbury Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

55 Walls Dr Ste 405 Fairfield, CT 06824
Telehealth available

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Dr. Backman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Backman

4.6
20 ratings, 10 with a written review
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Wonderful physician and practice
Listened to me and spent time with me to fully understand my problems and then his team spent significant time working with my insurance to get the medication approved. Wonderful!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 16, 2023
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he is the best
this is a great practice - very caring and thorough
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 21, 2023
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Prompt, friendly and explained things well. Dr. Bachman could not have been kinder and was helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 22, 2023
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Excellent doctor! Dr. Backman went over every one of my concerns with the greatest respect and patience, and is extremely knowledgeable and answered every question and carefully explained what I did not understand. I could not ask for a better allergist. Dr. Backman's staff was just as professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 15, 2021
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Dr Backman and his staff are very professional. I highly recommend this office
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen – May 18, 2021
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Dr. Backman always takes the time to listen. He is up to date on the latest Covid-19 pre-vaccine testing protocols. Staff is kind and office seems clean and organized.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2021
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The office accomodated me on short notice regarding a possible allergy to Covid vaccines. Displayed knowledge and professionalism! Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia – Mar 12, 2021
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Contacted his office to consult on allergies/reactions to medications, vaccines. I have had two appointments (consult and testing). The office staff and Dr. Backman are very accommodating and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 02, 2021
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I really liked Dr Backman. Having been through allergy tests and shots for most of my life, he was the most thorough doctor I had ever been to. However, I agree with another review on this page regarding the front desk staff. I have only been to the Monroe office, so I cannot speak for Fairfield, but Monroe needs a real overhaul. I had asked to speak to Dr Backman after one of the girls was incredibly rude, but was told I'd have to make an appointment. I haven't been back since. It's a shame
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Marisa in Oxford, CT – Jul 08, 2017
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He is very smart and carefully considers and explains his thoughts and plan
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Tom in Westport, CT – Jan 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I strive to provide the highest possible quality of care with kindness and compassion. At Allergy & Asthma Care, we follow the latest guidelines and practice parameters and provide state-of-the-art, academic quality care in a comfortable, convenient...read more
  • Allergy & Immunology

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  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1996
  • University Chicago Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Allergy & Immunology®
Allergy & Immunology
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  • Best Doctors in America, 2005 - pre

  • Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors, 2009-prese

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Locations

Practice

Allergy and Asthma Care of Fairfield County LLC55 Walls Dr Ste 405 Fairfield, CT 06824
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Office55 Walls Dr Ste 105 Fairfield, CT 06824
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Practice

Office35 Corporate Dr Ste 1115 Trumbull, CT 06611
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St
    Derby, CT 06418
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave
    Danbury, CT 06810
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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