About Warren Backman, MBBS

Warren Backman is an Attending Physician in Geriatric Medicine and a member of the Core Visit Faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at MGH. He graduated from University College London Medical School in England, and completed a 2-year internship in the UK’s National Health Service. Subsequently he completed both an Internal Medicine residency and a Geriatric Medicine fellowship at Boston University and Boston Medical Center, followed by an additional fellowship in Geriatrics at the Veterans Affairs New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. 

In addition to practicing the full spectrum of geriatric care at MGH and attending on the Internal Medicine teaching service (Bigelow Service), Dr Backman directs a collaboration with the Cardiology dept at Massachusetts General Hospital to provide multidisciplinary geriatric cardiology care. 

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Locations

Mass General Geriatric Medicine
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey
Suite C
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-4600

Mass General Medicine: Inpatient Palliative Care
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-2000

Medical Education

  • MBBS, University College London
  • Residency, Boston Medical Center
  • Residency, Royal Free Hospital
  • Residency, Watford General Hospital
  • Fellowship, Boston Medical Center
  • Fellowship, VA Boston Healthcare System

Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.6out of 5(120 Ratings, 50 Comments)

May 2025

First visit. Like him. Very pleasant visit.


April 2025

Yes, I found that the provider had more of a conversation with my partner than he had with me. I almost wanted to say to the doctor, hey, I'm the patient here. You can talk with me about my situation. And don't take that as a means just because I'm [redacted] that I don't understand what is going on. And I'm very capable of taking care of myself ... Read More


April 2025

Thank you


April 2025

Dr Backman is a gentleman and a great physician. Look forward to next year's visit!


April 2025

Dr. Backman takes the necessary time to communicate his concerns.


April 2025

Dr. Backman is an excellent Physician and MGH is very fortunate to have him. He is thorough, detailed and professional in every way.


April 2025

Dr Backman is a world class physician. Listens very carefully, answers all my questions, has great knowledge of my issues and medical history, and prescribes treatment and medications very thoughtfully. I trust him completely to maintain and improve my overall health and physical condition. He encourages me to take the necessary steps to stay ... Read More


March 2025

Excellent explain well very satisfy


March 2025

Very interested in my condition. Talk about the best way to treat me.


February 2025

[redacted]. There's a rapport between us ... albeit in the stilted context of bedside medicine. A fine man with whom I can communicate, --- an accomplishment that has evaded me in every other MGH encounter.

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