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Dr. Mark Birns, MD

Dr. Mark Birns, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Mark Birns, MD is a gastroenterologist in Rockville, MD and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Birns has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 308 Rockville, MD 20850
Telehealth available

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Dr. Birns is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Birns' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birns

4.0
20 ratings, 6 with a written review
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One of the Best Doctors I Have Had in 50 Years!
Dr. Birns is top notch in his field of expertise. He has been my doctor for 20 years is one of the best doctors I've had in 50 years. He is very easy to talk to, thorough in his explanation of what one needs to know about their health concerns, a great listener, and is patient to answer questions. I have had numerous colonoscopies and endoscopies performed in his care that went very smoothly. I felt partnered with in his care, and appreciated the concern he displays consistently. I would highly recommend this doctor!
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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Ms. A. Martin – Oct 18, 2024
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Dr. Birns came off as a creepy 80s doctor to me. He was overly touchy, seemed to ignore my concerns, and denigrated the benefits of the FODMAP diet which is widely accepted for IBS, Colitis and Crohns.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 21, 2021
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Positive +++
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Joni L Cramer – Nov 19, 2019
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Dr. Birns has a tremendous respect for the needs of his patient and he is on top of new medical advances and common sense doctoring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 others found this helpful
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Cam Boyce – Oct 20, 2019
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Dr. Birns is always very through with explanations and very personably. Easy to talk with about procedures.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2019
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Dr. Birns has taken care of my digestive issues for years. He has always been attentive and shared all of the options for my care. He always consults with me about what are the next steps to resolve the current issues and how to prevent future problems. Without getting into my medical history, he has made a tremendous difference in the quality of my life. I think the world of him and his staff. My wife has had similar results.
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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Roger in Frederick, MD – Mar 15, 2016
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care philosophy

Capital Digestive Care offers the greatest collective experience in the area and the most accessible care. 

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Oregon Health Scis Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1979

  • Bronx Muni Hospital Center Albert Einstein

    Internship Hospital, 1975

  • Bronx Muni Hospital Ctr-albert Einstein

    Internship Hospital, 1975

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Birns is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

  • Washingtonian "Top Doctor", 2010

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Locations

Practice

Birns Gloger and Witten MD PC9711 Medical Center Dr Ste 308 Rockville, MD 20850
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Practice

Marked Anesthesia Care Inc3280 Urbana Pike Ste 104 Ijamsville, MD 21754
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Practice

Capital Digestive Care LLC3280 Urbana Pike Ste 101 Ijamsville, MD 21754
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr
    Rockville, MD 20850
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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