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Dr. Byrd attended the University of South Carolina for his undergraduate education, graduating with honors from the Honors College and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended the Medical University of South Carolina, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and received the Henry Tracy Ivy Award. He completed his residency training in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at MUSC before pursuing a two-year fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in head and neck oncology and skull base surgery. During this time he also completed the University of Pittsburgh's Certificate in Clinical Research program with a focus in cost-effectiveness analysis.
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Education & Training
Medical University of South Carolina
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
Medical University of South Carolina
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Languages spoken
English
Common Treatments, Conditions, and Procedures
Airway Problems
Ear Disorders
Nasal and Sinus Disorders
Nasal Surgery
Sinus Infection
Sinus Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.6
Based on 42 patient ratings
Treated me with courtesy and respect
Shared easy to understand information
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
So far, so good!
August 30, 2025
2
My appointment was at 245. I wasn't seen until 430. A student nurse sprayed numbing medication in my nose for nothing. The doctor didn't even look at my nose. I didn't leave until almost 5 and I felt like he rushed me through so they could close.
August 23, 2025
5
Great
August 17, 2025
5
Dr. Byrd did seem to care about my situation and offered great guidance and an informed prognosis of the issue. I am confident in his ability to understand the patient-doctor dynamic. I understood from our interaction that while he has wisdom and much knowledge in his craft as a doctor, his bedside manner did not betray his humanity.
August 8, 2025
5
EVERYONE is very polite, professional, listens to my concerns, answers any questions I might have and helpful. I would recommend Dr. Byrd & his staff to family/friends. They provided information for my next appointments. Dr. Byrd recommended Imaging in 6 months & Imaging called me to schedule the appointment before I had a chance to call them. Great team work!
August 1, 2025
5
It was a good first experience.
August 1, 2025
5
Awesome as always
July 21, 2025
5
So far, so good!
August 30, 2025
5
Great
August 17, 2025
5
Dr. Byrd did seem to care about my situation and offered great guidance and an informed prognosis of the issue. I am confident in his ability to understand the patient-doctor dynamic. I understood from our interaction that while he has wisdom and much knowledge in his craft as a doctor, his bedside manner did not betray his humanity.
August 8, 2025
5
EVERYONE is very polite, professional, listens to my concerns, answers any questions I might have and helpful. I would recommend Dr. Byrd & his staff to family/friends. They provided information for my next appointments. Dr. Byrd recommended Imaging in 6 months & Imaging called me to schedule the appointment before I had a chance to call them. Great team work!
August 1, 2025
5
It was a good first experience.
August 1, 2025
5
Awesome as always
July 21, 2025
2
My appointment was at 245. I wasn't seen until 430. A student nurse sprayed numbing medication in my nose for nothing. The doctor didn't even look at my nose. I didn't leave until almost 5 and I felt like he rushed me through so they could close.
August 23, 2025
2
My appointment was at 245. I wasn't seen until 430. A student nurse sprayed numbing medication in my nose for nothing. The doctor didn't even look at my nose. I didn't leave until almost 5 and I felt like he rushed me through so they could close.
August 23, 2025
5
So far, so good!
August 30, 2025
5
Great
August 17, 2025
5
Dr. Byrd did seem to care about my situation and offered great guidance and an informed prognosis of the issue. I am confident in his ability to understand the patient-doctor dynamic. I understood from our interaction that while he has wisdom and much knowledge in his craft as a doctor, his bedside manner did not betray his humanity.
August 8, 2025
5
EVERYONE is very polite, professional, listens to my concerns, answers any questions I might have and helpful. I would recommend Dr. Byrd & his staff to family/friends. They provided information for my next appointments. Dr. Byrd recommended Imaging in 6 months & Imaging called me to schedule the appointment before I had a chance to call them. Great team work!
August 1, 2025
5
It was a good first experience.
August 1, 2025
5
Awesome as always
July 21, 2025
5
So far, so good!
August 30, 2025
2
My appointment was at 245. I wasn't seen until 430. A student nurse sprayed numbing medication in my nose for nothing. The doctor didn't even look at my nose. I didn't leave until almost 5 and I felt like he rushed me through so they could close.
August 23, 2025
5
Great
August 17, 2025
5
Dr. Byrd did seem to care about my situation and offered great guidance and an informed prognosis of the issue. I am confident in his ability to understand the patient-doctor dynamic. I understood from our interaction that while he has wisdom and much knowledge in his craft as a doctor, his bedside manner did not betray his humanity.
August 8, 2025
5
EVERYONE is very polite, professional, listens to my concerns, answers any questions I might have and helpful. I would recommend Dr. Byrd & his staff to family/friends. They provided information for my next appointments. Dr. Byrd recommended Imaging in 6 months & Imaging called me to schedule the appointment before I had a chance to call them. Great team work!
August 1, 2025
5
It was a good first experience.
August 1, 2025
5
Awesome as always
July 21, 2025
5
Awesome as always
July 21, 2025
5
It was a good first experience.
August 1, 2025
5
EVERYONE is very polite, professional, listens to my concerns, answers any questions I might have and helpful. I would recommend Dr. Byrd & his staff to family/friends. They provided information for my next appointments. Dr. Byrd recommended Imaging in 6 months & Imaging called me to schedule the appointment before I had a chance to call them. Great team work!
August 1, 2025
5
Dr. Byrd did seem to care about my situation and offered great guidance and an informed prognosis of the issue. I am confident in his ability to understand the patient-doctor dynamic. I understood from our interaction that while he has wisdom and much knowledge in his craft as a doctor, his bedside manner did not betray his humanity.
August 8, 2025
5
Great
August 17, 2025
2
My appointment was at 245. I wasn't seen until 430. A student nurse sprayed numbing medication in my nose for nothing. The doctor didn't even look at my nose. I didn't leave until almost 5 and I felt like he rushed me through so they could close.
August 23, 2025
5
So far, so good!
August 30, 2025
James Byrd, MD
Otolaryngologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2014