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Dr. Barbara Byers, MD

Dr. Barbara Byers, MD

Psychiatry*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Barbara Byers, MD is a psychiatrist in Chevy Chase, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Rochester in 2004. She is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1275 Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Dr. Byers' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Byers

3.8
17 ratings, 8 with a written review
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3 star
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Smart and Caring
I’ve been seeing Dr. Byers for almost 13 years. She truly saved my life. She is smart, warm, and caring. Trialing meds for a mental health conditions is not easy - and many times the first, second, or even third med - doesn’t work optimally. That is not the provider’s fault. Everyone responds differently to different meds. She stuck with me to find the right med at the right dose. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to my close family and friends.
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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Dec 13, 2024
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Sloppy, inadequate coverage.
No coverage while Dr was out of office. I was unable to get my medication due to no response from office. This was not the first time. There has been a delay in receiving my medication on more than one occasion. Dr Byers was unconcerned and downright rude about it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 14, 2024
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Mediocre at best.
Pretty rude for a 'professional' of mental health. Unresponsive to patients requests. She really didn't like being called out on an error of her own doing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 13, 2024
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no coverage
no coverage while provider is out of office. Unable to get my meds after their office failed to do a prior auth
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 08, 2022
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I have been seeing Barbara Byers for 10 years and she has always been fantastic. She has helped me navigate my way through 3 pregnancies, 1 miscarriage, and an affair. Even though she is in Maryland, I make the trip to see her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 16, 2020
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I don’t understand the other reviews for Dr. Byers. I think she’s absolutely fantastic! She combines intelligence and warmth effortlessly, and I truly feel as though we are partners in my medical care. I recently voiced concern about my meds no longer feeling effective. She listened to me and gave me some options which we discussed, and then together, we came up with a game plan. Working with her is a true partnership, and I’m so thankful to have found her. Her assistant Florence is awesome too!
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
8 others found this helpful
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maya’s mom in washington , DC – Jul 23, 2018
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Almost ruined my life
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Lou. A in Bethesda, MD – Oct 18, 2017
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I suffer from generalized anxiety, social phobia, and panic disorder, and depression. Since the age of 16 I have been medicated for these conditions and have been able to live a normal successful life...until she refused to continue to prescribe benzodiazepines. I was up for the challenge and excited to get off of benzodiazepines. After 7-10 days I became a agoraphobic, I did not leave my house for over a month. I switched doctors and I am back working and enjoying my social life.
What went well
No results
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
5 others found this helpful
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Bethesda, MD – Jun 01, 2017
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Dr. Barbara Byers, MD is a psychiatrist in Chevy Chase, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Rochester in 2004. She is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Of Rochester

    Medical School, 2004

  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

LYNN McKinley-Grant MD PC5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1275 Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Practice

NYU Langone Hospitals550 1st Ave New York, NY 10016
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW
    Washington, DC 20007
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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