About Dr. Craig A. Backs
Dr. Craig A. Backs is an Internal Medicine physician serving adults in Springfield, Illinois. His current HSHS profile lists him with The Center for Prevention and identifies HSHS St. John’s Hospital as his hospital affiliation. His practice includes adult medical care with an emphasis on prevention and long-term management of health risks.
With more than four decades since completing medical school, Dr. Backs has a long background in Internal Medicine. His work involves evaluating medical concerns that may affect several body systems while also helping patients manage conditions that benefit from ongoing monitoring.
Patients seeking other physicians in this field can browse the Doctiplus Internal Medicine directory.
Focus Areas
- Adult preventive healthcare
- High blood pressure
- Cholesterol management
- Diabetes and metabolic health
- Cardiovascular risk assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Routine adult medical evaluations
- Medication monitoring
- Lifestyle-related health risks
- Coordination with specialist care
- Health screening
- Long-term wellness planning
High blood pressure can remain unnoticed for years while increasing cardiovascular risk. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides patient information about high blood pressure, including diagnosis, monitoring, and established treatment approaches.
People living with diabetes also benefit from regular medical follow-up because the condition can affect several organs over time. The NIDDK provides clear information about diabetes, its management, and associated health concerns.
Internal Medicine and Preventive Care Approach
Internal Medicine focuses on the overall health of adults rather than one organ or condition alone. A patient may have blood-pressure concerns, abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, medication questions, and other chronic conditions that need to be considered together.
Preventive care can involve reviewing family history, previous test results, current medications, physical activity, diet, blood pressure, laboratory findings, and age-appropriate screening needs.
Dr. Backs’ current practice name, The Center for Prevention, reflects a particular interest in identifying and managing health risks before they lead to more serious complications. Current HSHS listings continue to classify him specifically under Internal Medicine.
Treatment plans may include medication when indicated, lifestyle changes, monitoring of laboratory values, further diagnostic testing, or referral to cardiology, endocrinology, or another specialty when more focused care is needed.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Craig A. Backs earned his Doctor of Medicine from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1981.
He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1984. HSHS currently lists his American Board of Internal Medicine certification dating from 1984.
His active National Provider Identifier is 1124043252, with Internal Medicine recorded as his primary taxonomy. The NPI record lists Illinois medical license 036065128.
Practice Information
Dr. Backs currently practices at The Center for Prevention, 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Suite C, Springfield, Illinois 62704. HSHS continues to list this location and identifies HSHS St. John’s Hospital as his hospital affiliation.
Patients should confirm current appointment availability, insurance participation, preventive services, and whether new-patient appointments are available directly with the practice.
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