Request an Appointment
David Backstedt, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About David Backstedt, M.D.
Dr. David Backstedt graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a B.S in Biological Engineering in 2007. He went on to complete his medical degree in 2011 at LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Backstedt completed Internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2014. In 2017, Dr. Backstedt completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Additionally, he has presented at national conferences and is published in esteemed medical journals.
Dr. Backstedt is married and is excited to call Arkansas home. He enjoys traveling, working on his family’s cattle farm in Louisiana, college football, and running. Most importantly, Dr. Backstedt enjoys practicing Gastroenterology and is a passionate advocate for his patients.
Reviews
Friendly, prompt and professional
Dr. Backstedt has a great doctor to patient manner. He is very attentive to the patient and wants results. He quickly moved to get the test needed to find the results. Thank you for your quick and helpful response. Thanks you for answering all my questions, regardless of how small they were.
Very personal and professional experience!
Dr. Backstedt’s office is great! Very helpful and professional. Dr. Backstedt is extremely thorough and precise. He is upfront and honest with his patients. I highly recommend.
Dr Backstedt is a very pleasant person. He also listens to you. I would recommend him.
Dr. Backstedt and his staff were the best! I didn't have to wait long. I actually got there early and was called back early! Everyone was so nice and courteous! Dr. Backstedt was very knowledgable!
Dr Backstedt takes enough time to explain the conditions and options thoroughly. Every time I see him I feel I’m his only patient; he is never rushed.
Dr. Backetedt is very caring and I appreciate the time he took to discuss my issues.
I got in, got my consultation done, prep’d and had my colonoscopy within like a week. It was quick, well explained and easy.
I’d suggest them.
Dr Backstedt was incredibly clear worded and helpful.
I’d suggest them.
Dr Backstedt was incredibly clear worded and helpful.
Everyone was very friendly. Dr was knowledgeable and did his best to help me understand what was going on and help me get better.
Although we’re waiting on our procedures, I appreciated his relaxed, personable manner and his obvious knowledge.
The nurses and staff were very friendly and pleasant to be around.
Dr. Backstedt is the best! He worked hard to find the best treatment plan for me and I’m doing really great now. I’m so thankful for him and his wonderful staff! I truly feel like family when I’m there!
I found that everyone that I dealt with in this clinic was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I would Highly recommend this doctor.
Amazing Doctor. He actually listens to you and discusses what is going on.
Dr. Backsteadt is the best thing that happened to gastroenterology. He is very thorough with even small details and makes sure I ask all the questions I have in every visit. Getting in with him is a bit difficult; but if you can wait, his care is worth waiting.
Everyone at GastroArkansas on Rodney Parham was so kind and professional. They took time to explain each step and any questions.
Best group ever. All employees are great at their jobs.always happy and respectful. You are in good hands there. I love my doctor he is so caring.
You always take time to visit and ask questions.
Doctor and staff were friendly, professional, and kind, making a potentially unpleasant experience pain-free and even pleasant. Prep wasn’t terrible and relatively easy.