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James Byrd, MD

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Specialties

Otolaryngology

Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

James Byrd, MD

Otolaryngologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2014.

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Education & Training

Doctor of Medicine

Otolaryngologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2014
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About James Byrd, MD

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

4.9

Based on 188 patient ratings

Explained things in ways I understand
Listened to me carefully
Gave instructions that were easy to understand
Knowledgeable about my medical history
Showed respect for what I had to say
Spent enough time with me

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Very excellent doctor.

August 21, 2024

5

It was good experience

July 26, 2024

5

No complaints whatsoever!

July 5, 2024

5

Good

July 2, 2024

5

Dr. Byrd walked us through a very difficult diagnosis and did an outstanding job.

June 27, 2024

5

I've not experience any bad experiences during my visit.

April 10, 2024

5

Good

March 28, 2024

5

Excellent

January 29, 2024

5

Dr. Byrd did an outstanding job communicating with me and my wife. He outlined the procedure and all the risks in great detail.

January 10, 2024

5

Never had a bad experience

December 6, 2023

5

Dr Byrd is an excellent caring doctor

November 15, 2023

5

Good

November 9, 2023

2

Bad !! Experience

October 23, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was very caring understanding and explained everything

October 19, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was pleasant, but efficient. He did ask how many different doctors ai had been to without any success. xxx

October 14, 2023

5

First time there, but everyone was vrry nice.

August 28, 2023

5

I'm very pleased with my Doctor as he and the good lord are the only reason I'm still able to answer the survey

August 10, 2023

5

Very excellent doctor.

August 21, 2024

5

It was good experience

July 26, 2024

5

No complaints whatsoever!

July 5, 2024

5

Good

July 2, 2024

5

Dr. Byrd walked us through a very difficult diagnosis and did an outstanding job.

June 27, 2024

5

I've not experience any bad experiences during my visit.

April 10, 2024

5

Good

March 28, 2024

5

Excellent

January 29, 2024

5

Dr. Byrd did an outstanding job communicating with me and my wife. He outlined the procedure and all the risks in great detail.

January 10, 2024

5

Never had a bad experience

December 6, 2023

5

Dr Byrd is an excellent caring doctor

November 15, 2023

5

Good

November 9, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was very caring understanding and explained everything

October 19, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was pleasant, but efficient. He did ask how many different doctors ai had been to without any success. xxx

October 14, 2023

5

First time there, but everyone was vrry nice.

August 28, 2023

5

I'm very pleased with my Doctor as he and the good lord are the only reason I'm still able to answer the survey

August 10, 2023

2

Bad !! Experience

October 23, 2023

2

Bad !! Experience

October 23, 2023

5

Very excellent doctor.

August 21, 2024

5

It was good experience

July 26, 2024

5

No complaints whatsoever!

July 5, 2024

5

Good

July 2, 2024

5

Dr. Byrd walked us through a very difficult diagnosis and did an outstanding job.

June 27, 2024

5

I've not experience any bad experiences during my visit.

April 10, 2024

5

Good

March 28, 2024

5

Excellent

January 29, 2024

5

Dr. Byrd did an outstanding job communicating with me and my wife. He outlined the procedure and all the risks in great detail.

January 10, 2024

5

Never had a bad experience

December 6, 2023

5

Dr Byrd is an excellent caring doctor

November 15, 2023

5

Good

November 9, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was very caring understanding and explained everything

October 19, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was pleasant, but efficient. He did ask how many different doctors ai had been to without any success. xxx

October 14, 2023

5

First time there, but everyone was vrry nice.

August 28, 2023

5

I'm very pleased with my Doctor as he and the good lord are the only reason I'm still able to answer the survey

August 10, 2023

5

Very excellent doctor.

August 21, 2024

5

It was good experience

July 26, 2024

5

No complaints whatsoever!

July 5, 2024

5

Good

July 2, 2024

5

Dr. Byrd walked us through a very difficult diagnosis and did an outstanding job.

June 27, 2024

5

I've not experience any bad experiences during my visit.

April 10, 2024

5

Good

March 28, 2024

5

Excellent

January 29, 2024

5

Dr. Byrd did an outstanding job communicating with me and my wife. He outlined the procedure and all the risks in great detail.

January 10, 2024

5

Never had a bad experience

December 6, 2023

5

Dr Byrd is an excellent caring doctor

November 15, 2023

5

Good

November 9, 2023

2

Bad !! Experience

October 23, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was very caring understanding and explained everything

October 19, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was pleasant, but efficient. He did ask how many different doctors ai had been to without any success. xxx

October 14, 2023

5

First time there, but everyone was vrry nice.

August 28, 2023

5

I'm very pleased with my Doctor as he and the good lord are the only reason I'm still able to answer the survey

August 10, 2023

5

I'm very pleased with my Doctor as he and the good lord are the only reason I'm still able to answer the survey

August 10, 2023

5

First time there, but everyone was vrry nice.

August 28, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was pleasant, but efficient. He did ask how many different doctors ai had been to without any success. xxx

October 14, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd was very caring understanding and explained everything

October 19, 2023

2

Bad !! Experience

October 23, 2023

5

Good

November 9, 2023

5

Dr Byrd is an excellent caring doctor

November 15, 2023

5

Never had a bad experience

December 6, 2023

5

Dr. Byrd did an outstanding job communicating with me and my wife. He outlined the procedure and all the risks in great detail.

January 10, 2024

5

Excellent

January 29, 2024

5

Good

March 28, 2024

5

I've not experience any bad experiences during my visit.

April 10, 2024

5

Dr. Byrd walked us through a very difficult diagnosis and did an outstanding job.

June 27, 2024

5

Good

July 2, 2024

5

No complaints whatsoever!

July 5, 2024

5

It was good experience

July 26, 2024

5

Very excellent doctor.

August 21, 2024

James Byrd, MD
Otolaryngologist affiliated with Wellstar since 2014
Rating
4.9
Specialties
Otolaryngology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina
Residency
Medical University of South Carolina
Certifications
American Board of Otolaryngology - ENT
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/james-byrd-md
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