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Dr. Timothy Byon, MD

Dr. Timothy Byon, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Timothy Byon, MD is a family medicine physician in Portsmouth, RI. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newport Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2444 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Byon specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Byon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Byon

2.7
20 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Very judgmental. Awful experience.
I was seeing another doctor at the practice but when they left he was the only one accepting patients so I switched. Often jumps to conclusions without asking further questions. Does not take the time to review the chart or get to know the patient’s history. It is clear he makes decisions based on his own biases. Put false information and diagnoses in my chart, I had to formally fill out a form to get the information changed and removed. Lacks professionalism, is extremely condescending and judgmental. Actively googled answers to my questions during an appointment. Overall terrible experience with this doctor and do not recommend.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2025
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Love him
He is my favorite doctor I have ever had. He always listens, doesn’t judge, but works towards problem resolution and root cause of issues. I have never had a problem getting an appt and I find his office very attentive as well. I would highly recommend!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Renee Keyser – Sep 19, 2024
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Very poor bedside manner, created a feeling of unsafe space, he was dismissive and condescending.
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Gina – Aug 27, 2024
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Only one accepting patients
Doctor Byon is one of the few doctors in this area who is aurally accepting new patients so he’s sort of .. many people’s only choice. If you have other choices, you should do that. He doesn’t listen and just spouts random life advice and tells all of his patients to go watch this other doctor on YouTube. Googles during appointments because he doesn’t seem to have a lot of knowledge about medicine. I have no idea how long he’s been a doctor but it has to be less than a year he’s clearly very new.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Sandra – Jul 03, 2024
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Excellent Care
I recently moved to the Aquidneck Island area and needed to establish medical care fairly quickly. Dr. T. Byon was highly recommenced by a local person, and I have been very pleased with the care I am receiving. He listened and addressed all of my immediate needs, obtained my previous records, is providing diagnosis appropriate care, and he gave me referrals for needed specialists in the area - both of whom have also turned out to be excellent providers. The office is efficient, and the staff are friendly and flexible. There is a lab in the office and they were able to do needed lab work immediately. I feel very fortunate to have found Dr. T. Byon and this office.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 03, 2024
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Does not communicate, openly judges patients
Put simply, interacting with Dr. Byon has been worst primary care experience I have ever had and it isn't close. I don't trust him and I dread having to interact with him.. In person, he lets his personal opinions and biases inform how he interacts with people in a professional setting, and he spends more time talking down to you than anything else. Online, he is completely unresponsive in the MyChart app and will ignore requests for days with zero communication. Find a different provider if you can.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2024
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I DO NOT RECOMMENT DR. BYON AT ALL
At first I thought Dr. Byon might be o.k. I met him prior to making an actual appointment and he seemed o.k. I made an appointment for a few months later for my 'Medicare Wellness' and that's when I started doubting his abilities. He didn't listen to me. I mentioned that I'd had some tension in my neck so he prescribed a medication for 'cramping'. When I picked up this medication at the pharmacy it came with a printout of the side affects of the medication when combined with blood pressure medication in that it could lower my blood pressure. Well, my BP was normally about 118/72. So I tried the meds for 4 days and my BP did drop bit by bit down to 108/52. When it went that low I tossed out the medication he had prescribed. I also search on-line and found further info that the med he prescribed was contra-indicated with blood pressure medication. I have not seen him since and am trying to find a proper doctor that will LISTEN AND CHECK MY MEDICAL RECORDS! I do not recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Oct 02, 2023
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Keep looking if you want quality healthcare.
Dr. Byon and this healthcare facility is NOT concerned about your health and wellness. This awful establishment is about the MONEY and nothing else. Dr. Byon just wants to write you a prescription, collect the co-pay and send you on your way and on to the next he goes!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 31, 2023
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Too busy to provide care
I felt as if he did everything he could do to rush me in and out of the office. Prescribed medications and didn't talk about the side effects and it almost proved fatal as I passed out while riding a bicycle through the woods.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 21, 2023
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Dreadful doctor. Cold, condescending, unhelpful, judgmental, doesn’t listen. Absolutely no empathy or understanding. Seems to have very little experience with normal people. Apparently a miserable, angry man.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2022
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My fiancée and I have been seeing Dr. Byon for about 3 years now. We always loved him because he remembers us and our health problems.
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
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French in Grandville, MI – Dec 21, 2016
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Dr. Byon is not a very compassionate doctor. He laughs at me when I bring up my health concerns and does not take me seriously. He has shown no interest in helping me with my health issues. He is always in a rush to leave and not answer any of my questions. Horrible doctor.
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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Grand Rapids, MI – Jul 11, 2016
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Odd demeanor; indifferent, needs to listen to his patients. No genuine concern shown and in fact, tried to get out of there before the actual 2 medical issues I came in there for were addressed. I left feeling frustrated and frankly a little mad. I would not recommend this physician as there are other wonderful physicians at Mercy Health even in the same office as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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PG_BSN in Grandville, MI – Jan 17, 2016
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Dr. Timothy Byon, MD is a family medicine physician in Portsmouth, RI. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newport Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital.
  • Family Medicine

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  • De La Salle University / College Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Susan D Worthen2444 E Main Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
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Practice

Unavail200 Mill Rd Ste 180 Fairhaven, MA 02719
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newport Hospital

    11 Friendship St
    Newport, RI 02840
    Recipient of 5
    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave
    Fall River, MA 02720
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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