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Dr. James Byrd, MD

Dr. James Byrd, MD

Rheumatology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. James Byrd, MD is a rheumatologist in Wenatchee, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Byrd has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Confluence Health Hospital | Central Campus and Cascade Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Eastside Vascular

820 N Chelan Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801
Telehealth available
(509) 663-8711

Dr. Byrd is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Byrd specializes in the area of Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Byrd's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Byrd

4.7
10 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Dr. Byrd is a very positive, personable intelligent rheumatologist. He is up on his field, thorough with testing, and listens carefully. He is kind and confident. I respect his judgement when my blood system is seizing up.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 02, 2020
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Outstanding! He's the best doctor I've ever met. He went the extra mile on making sure I was properly diagnosed before I was given a treatment plan. Very effective treatment I've received.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Wenatchee – Feb 03, 2019
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This doctor knows his stuff. He is up to date, gets back to you extremely promptly and has surely slowed down my disease in contrast to other doctors who were not up to date and were letting the damage accumulate. He treats your disease aggressively and appropriately. He is on time and gives good care based on evidence.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 20, 2018
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This Doctor will never spend more than 8 minutes with a patient. He laughs and makes jokes of problems or concerns. Refuses to have specific tests run when requested, never follows up with any results, expects you to check everything out with through MyChart. Unfortunately there are only two Rheumatologist in the Wenatchee area, both share the same space.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Wenatchee, WA – Dec 30, 2017
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Had a great initial consult with Dr. Byrd today. I couldn't have chosen a bettter Dr to see. My visit with Dr. Byrd today was EXCEPTIONAL. He is very caring and supportive, he listens and understands your needs and concerns. Excellent bed side manner and definitely there to help his patients feel better. I highly recommend him and definitely will continue referring pt's to him. Great staff as well, very kind and pleasant. Looking forward to my future visits with Dr Byrd as well as my recovery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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S. Gonzalez in Sunnyside. WA – Oct 05, 2017
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He saved my life !Vasculitis is tough to treat. After going to a different Doctor for a year and no improvement , he had figured out just how to treat me slowly , cautiously . I would recommend him to anyone searching for an answer to your problem.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Moses Lake , WA – Mar 10, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Byrd, MD is a rheumatologist in Wenatchee, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Byrd has extensive experience in Vasculitides and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • University Of Nebraska At Lincoln

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Dr. Byrd is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Eastside Vascular

    Wenatchee Valley MD Ctr NPHRLGY820 N Chelan Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Confluence Health Hospital | Central Campus

      1201 S Miller St
      Wenatchee, WA 98801
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Cascade Medical Center

      817 Commercial St
      Leavenworth, WA 98826

    • Confluence Health Hospital | Mares Campus

      820 N Chelan Ave
      Wenatchee, WA 98801
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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