About
Dr. Nancy Backus earned her undergraduate degree in Cellular Biology from the University of Georgia before attending Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah. She graduated with her MD in 2012. Her postgraduate training took her first to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston for her internship, then back to Savannah for an Internal Medicine residency at Memorial University Medical Center.
After residency, Dr. Backus joined the teaching faculty at Memorial University Medical Center, where she practiced for three years. That experience revealed a clear gap in outpatient primary care access across Savannah, and she opened Midtown Medicine Savannah in 2018 to address it. She holds dual clinical focus in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Her practice philosophy centers on treating patients like family, giving each visit the time and attention it deserves. She offers virtual consultations in addition to in-office care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, B.S. Cellular Biology
Medical School
Mercer University School of Medicine, MD (2012)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center, Savannah, GA
Additional Training
Internship at Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston; Three years teaching faculty at Memorial University Medical Center
Who is Dr. Backus right for?
Dr. Backus is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with direct physician access. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her Internal Medicine background and unhurried appointment style. She also serves patients dealing with addiction, bringing subspecialty expertise in Addiction Medicine. Those who prefer straightforward monthly pricing over traditional insurance billing will find her DPC model a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Backus specializes in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She provides comprehensive adult primary care alongside subspecialty expertise in addiction. This combination allows her to address a broad range of health concerns within a single practice relationship.
Dr. Backus earned her MD from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2012. She completed her internship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She then finished her Internal Medicine residency at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia.
Yes. After completing her residency, Dr. Backus joined the teaching faculty at Memorial University Medical Center. She practiced in that role for three years before opening Midtown Medicine Savannah in 2018.
Dr. Backus saw firsthand that Savannah had too few outpatient primary care providers. She opened Midtown Medicine Savannah in 2018 to help fill that gap and deliver accessible, relationship-driven care to the community.
Yes. Dr. Backus offers virtual consultations in addition to in-office appointments. Patients can schedule a virtual visit for issues that do not require an in-person exam.
Dr. Backus practices under the belief that patients should feel like family, not numbers. She structures her practice to allow longer appointments and more direct physician access. Her DPC model keeps her panel small enough to give each patient meaningful time and attention.
Yes. Dr. Backus subspecializes in Addiction Medicine alongside her primary care practice. Patients seeking support for addiction can work directly with her as part of their ongoing care relationship at Midtown Medicine Savannah.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026