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About Elliot Backer, PA-C, CAQ-Derm
Elliot is a certified physician assistant at Schweiger Dermatology Group.
He has been practicing dermatology since 2018. Elliot specializes in general and surgical dermatology with a special interest in skin cancer treatment and performing surgical excisions.
Elliot earned his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He also pursued further dermatology training through Schweiger Dermatology Group’s Advanced Practice Provider Training Program in 2018.
He prides himself on his ability to connect with patients and build long-term patient relationships. He strives to practice the most up-to-date, evidence-based medicine to provide top-notch dermatological care.
Elliot grew up in New Ulm, Minn., and has strong family roots in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota area. He lives in Plymouth with his wife and daughter. Outside of the office, he enjoys time with family and friends and staying busy with social events and getting out in the community.
What is CAQ-Derm
CAQ-Derm stands for Certificate of Added Qualification in Dermatology. This certification recognizes that Elliot has advanced knowledge, skills and experience in the specialty of dermatology from the National Certification Commission of Physician Assistants. This certification embodies multiple requirements. First, he has at least 4,000 hours practice experience within the dermatology specialty. Second, the dermatologist that he practices with has attested to his mastery in procedure and patient case requirements. Lastly, Elliot has passed a dermatology physician assistant specialty examination.
Education & Training
- Bachelor’s degree, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- MPAS, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
- Schweiger Dermatology Group’s Advanced Practice Provider Training Program
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