James Brian Byrd, MD, MS

• Preventive Cardiology Program

• Adrenal Cancer
• High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
• Metabolic Syndrome

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235 Patient Ratings

Patient Comments

June 12, 2026 - "Dr Byrd was exceptional in explaining everything about my health & options. I am very impressed with his knowledge and ability to communicate well. I would recommend him to anyone I know. He is incredibly smart."

June 9, 2026 - "Dr Byrd is the best specialist at UofM"

June 9, 2026 - "Dr. Byrd is the most compassionate doctor I have ever been seen by. He listened, he answered all of my questions, and is just brilliant!!"

May 10, 2026 - "Very thoughtful and thorough. Dr. Byrd provided excellent and compassionate care. I felt fortunate to have him as a physician."

April 21, 2026 - "Dr. Byrd is very knowledgeable and listened well and made a good plan for my treatment"

April 15, 2026 - "[...] Dr Byrd is great he gave me lots of time and listened!"

March 29, 2026 - "Dr. Byrd was terrific. I do not think that I have ever worked with such a thoughtful and conscientious physician. He was very easy to communicate with, and provided enormously detailed and helpful insights to all of my conditions [...]"

March 28, 2026 - "Dr. Byrd was very good in all the above, except for one aspect. It had appeared he was not aware of the recent worsening of my situation until we started speaking and he asked me about my situation. Maybe he wanted to hear my story directly but his bedside manner made it seem like he hadn't reviewed my chart."

March 24, 2026 - "Dr. Byrd is the absolute best at listening to any concerns I might have and clearly explaining his diagnosis."

March 24, 2026 - "Dr. James Byrd is a most EXCELLENT physician!!!"

March 11, 2026 - "Dr Byrd is an excellent 'listener' and puts you at ease during the session."

February 28, 2026 - "Dr Byrd and [...] who accompanied him were very friendly and knowledgeable. They took time to get acquainted well with me."

February 10, 2026 - "Dr Byrd likely doesn't need any more good press, :) but I can't say enough good things about him. Not only has he likely saved my life, he's an awesome person."

January 26, 2026 - "Dr. Byrd was very friendly, thorough, and his ability to give me the history of the specific medicine he practices made me feel at ease because it demonstrated to me the level of his expertise."

January 17, 2026 - "I was impressed by Dr Byrd."

November 30, 2025 - "Dr. Byrd was a great listener, providing thoughtful concern for topics I asked about, thoroughly explained my issues, and treated me like I was the most important person to him at that time. I felt well cared for."

November 16, 2025 - "If my wife & I could give Dr. Byrd a 10, we would! His genuine concern, listening skills, attentiveness to ALL of our concerns, his down-to-earth style, excellent communications skills & much more added to what was an "off-the-chart" great experience. [...]"

November 11, 2025 - "Dr Byrd is very knowledgeable and has a great approach to patients. Like him very much. Answered all my questions."

November 7, 2025 - "In a perfect world every physician would be exactly like Doctor Byrd. He listens carefully and answers all questions. He is very knowledgeable and invested in my care."

October 28, 2025 - "Dr Byrd spent time addressing all my questions and gave me advice I felt very comfortable with and that my condition was improving and dr. Byrd made me feel I was a very important patient"

October 14, 2025 - "Dr. Byrd was fantastic and went above and beyond. I would recommend him over and over."

October 8, 2025 - "Dr Byrd has been my doctor for many years and has always been professional and pays attention to my concerns. It's my pleasure having him as my doctor and I have recommended a friend to Dr. Byrd."

October 2, 2025 - "Dr Byrd has excellent rapport with his patients and listens to their concerns and responds to them directly and in language a layperson can understand"

August 19, 2025 - "Dr Byrd is a FANTASTIC doctor! He listens carefully and discussed our medical plan in detail in terms we could understand. He is genuinely concerned about his patient. He ALWAYS follows up with us."

August 12, 2025 - "Dr. Byrd was incredibly thorough in all of his questions and especially in his listening."

August 7, 2025 - "Dr. Byrd took his time in answering all of my questions. He went over my lab work, vital signs and the physical exam results. I appreciate the time he spent with me. He shows a real concern for his patients."

July 26, 2025 - "Dr Byrd is awesome"

July 24, 2025 - "Dr. Byrd is always so thorough and listens to me. He cares about all my needs not just my heart issues. A true pleasure."

July 22, 2025 - "Dr Byrd was excellent! He was incredibly attentive, and very clear in his answers and explanations. [...]"

July 8, 2025 - "I'm sure you hear this regularly about Dr. Byrd but he was great. The listening and explaining is all a patient ever wants!"

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