Dr. Chelsea Backer, DO, Exeter, NH | Sports Medicine Specialist

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Overall rating

4.80

About Dr. Chelsea Backer

Chelsea Backer, D.O. is a Board-Certified Sports Medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all non-operative sports injuries. Dr. Backer’s areas of expertise include therapeutic ultrasound for joint and tendon injections, nerve hydro dissection, percutaneous needle tenotomy and barbotage, platelet-rich plasma therapy, shockwave/extracorporeal pulse activation technology (EPAT), concussion management, non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, and osteoporosis management. Dr. Backer is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Backer graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She went on to complete her residency at MedStar Franklin Square Family Health Center, where she served as Chief Resident and received multiple awards, including the W Reichel MD and Lee Rome Awards for Family medicine. After her residency, Dr. Backer worked as a Sports Medicine Fellow at Christiana Care Health System. During her fellowship, Dr. Backer was also a team physician at the University of Delaware and various high schools in the Baltimore area. She oversees the Athletic Training program at Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, and is the Director of the Concussion Management. Dr. Backer served as a research technician and lab manager for several years at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. She has authored and co-authored a vast assortment of published medical articles throughout her career. Dr. Backer enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling.

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Popular visit reasons

Back Pain

Back Problems

Orthopedic Consultation

Orthopedic Consultation (Neck)

Orthopedic Consultation (Spine & Back)

Pain Management Consultation

Pinched Nerve

Spine Deformation / Scoliosis

Back Pain

Back Problems

Orthopedic Consultation

Orthopedic Consultation (Neck)

Office location

Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics

1 Hampton Rd, #200, Exeter, NH 03833

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Education and background

Practice names

Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics

Board certifications

American Board of Family Medicine
Sports Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
MedStar Franklin Square Family Health Center, Residency in Family Medicine
Christiana Care Health System, Fellowship in Sports Medicine

Professional memberships

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
American College of Sports Medicine
American Osteopathic Association

Awards and publications

William Reichel, MD Award 2020
Lee Rome Award for Family Medicine 2020
OA Bureau of Emerging Leaders OMED Scholarship 2019
3X MedStar Franklin Square Family Health Center Resident of the Month
Backer CB, Sedgley MD. Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Common Pediatric Knee Injuries, Chapter 26, Springer. 2021

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1508938614

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Chelsea Backer?

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What practice does Dr. Chelsea Backer work with?

Dr. Chelsea Backer works with Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics.

Where is Dr. Chelsea Backer's office located?

Dr. Chelsea Backer's office is located at 1 Hampton Rd, Exeter, NH 03833.

Which board certifications does Dr. Chelsea Backer have?

Dr. Chelsea Backer is certified by American Board of Family Medicine and Sports Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Chelsea Backer?

Dr. Chelsea Backer frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Chelsea Backer on their profile.