Dr. Backman has been named Chief
of Allergy at Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Backman, who is board certified in Adult
and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, received his medical
degree from Cornell University Medical College. He completed his residency at
the University of Chicago Hospitals, and fellowship in Adult and Pediatric
Allergy and Immunology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Children’s
Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Bridgeport Hospital is the most comprehensive hospital in Fairfield County with 425 licensed beds, 2,600 employees, 530 physicians representing 70 subspecialties, 220 medical/surgical residents and fellows in programs affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine.


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