R. Ryan Byrne, MD
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
About Dr. R. Ryan Byrne, MD
Dr. R. Ryan Byrne is board certified in gastroenterology & hepatology and internal medicine. He joins Gastro Center of Maryland in Riverdale, Silver Spring, and Bethesda, after 12 years of service as a U.S. Air Force physician, where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his military career, he was honored to care for active duty service members, their families, and veterans. He is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, guided by the belief that achieving a patient’s goals requires compassionate, collaborative care grounded in the latest evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Byrne was born and raised in the Chicago area. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He began active duty in San Antonio, Texas, where he completed his internal medicine residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, the Department of Defense’s largest hospital. He then served for three years as an internist and medical director at RAF Lakenheath in England, before returning to Brooke Army Medical Center to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology and join the teaching faculty. He also deployed to Qatar in support of U.S. and Coalition forces.
Dr. Byrne was drawn to gastroenterology for its broad range of conditions and the opportunity to perform endoscopic procedures. Just some of his clinical interests include colon cancer screening and surveillance, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, and liver disease.
In his free time Dr. Byrne loves to travel, golf, and attend concerts and sporting events.
Dr. R. Ryan Byrne is board certified in gastroenterology & hepatology and internal medicine. He joins Gastro Center of Maryland in Riverdale, Silver Spring, and Bethesda, after 12 years of service as a U.S. Air Force physician, where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his military career, he was honored to care for active duty service members, their families, and veterans. He is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, guided by the belief that achieving a patient’s goals requires compassionate, collaborative care grounded in the latest evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Byrne was born and raised in the Chicago area. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He began active duty in San Antonio, Texas, where he completed his internal medicine residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, the Department of Defense’s largest hospital. He then served for three years as an internist and medical director at RAF Lakenheath in England, before returning to Brooke Army Medical Center to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology and join the teaching faculty. He also deployed to Qatar in support of U.S. and Coalition forces.
Dr. Byrne was drawn to gastroenterology for its broad range of conditions and the opportunity to perform endoscopic procedures. Just some of his clinical interests include colon cancer screening and surveillance, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, and liver disease.
In his free time Dr. Byrne loves to travel, golf, and attend concerts and sporting events.
Major Insurance Providers Accepted
Gastro Center of Maryland is currently in network with most major insurance plans, including private insurance plans, federally sponsored plans, and covered Maryland plans. GCM’s goal is to provide accessible and affordable healthcare to patients in Maryland and the surrounding DMV area. Below is a list of most insurance plans GCM is currently in network with, if there is a specific plan you are looking for that is not listed below, please contact our office or the insurance company.
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