Dr. Mark T. Birns, MD | Ijamsville, MD | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Mark Birns is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed his residency training at Oregon Health & Science University and has been practicing medicine for over five decades. Dr. Birns is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Birns practices at Capital Digestive Care in Ijamsville, Maryland, and maintains an affiliation with Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation. He specializes in treating digestive conditions such as colon polyps, esophagitis, and GERD. His diagnostic expertise includes performing pathology tests and various screening procedures like stool tests for blood and fecal immunochemical tests. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 stars for his care.

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4.4

26 Ratings
52 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Chinese
Oregon Health & Science University
10 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Although he did prescribe something that made me a bit better, he hasn’t been at all good about follow-up, which I needed desperately. I told him I was extremely skidding, embarrassed, afraid and he did not really make me feel better. As a matter of fact, I cannot forget his comment about “Youre lucky I didn’t stick my finger (not verbatim but close) in your butt like I wanted to determine if there was blood” AFTER I told him how modest I am. Bad communications with assistant as well. She was trying to order up tests I’d already had. Not dealing with the issue at all, but a side issue they found on scans which is not bad or life threatening it painful at all. Takes five minutes to get through to a RECORDING. So disappointing. Now, I need to be ill until a new gastro can take me in.

February 27th, 2019

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Dr. Birns is fabulous. So is his medical assistant, Judy.

December 12th, 2016

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Dr. Birns and his staff made me feel very comfortable

November 2nd, 2016

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Thanks. Doc was very personable, appreciated taking time to go thru things with me

April 12th, 2016

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Dr. Birns is great he is more like a friend than a doctor he is very nice and make you feel very comfortable

September 22nd, 2015

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This is literally the worst-run medical practice I have ever experienced. No follow up, no diagnosis, no return calls, doctors who seem irritated to even speak to a patient, horrific phone message system that results in no response. But even worse, Dr. Birns makes it very clear that he has no interest in your medical issues or the stresses associated with IBD. You are on your own, and Dr. Birns barely knows you exist. Run, do not walk, to any other gastroenterologist. Your bowels will thank you.

September 14th, 2015

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I've been going to Dr. Birns for over 30 years...he is the only Dr. who actually helped me with my colitis,,and now I am in remission. He is friendly and caring. and I think his staff is pretty nice too. I would highly recommend him.

August 11th, 2014

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I have been a patient of Dr. Birns for several years. He has shown a great deal of caring and helped me through many medical problems. I don't know what I would have done without his knowledge and help.

July 21st, 2012

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The facility where he performs procedures charges exorbitant amounts. If you do not have insurance watch out. The anesthesia was problematic for me...chills and fever followed and they charged 2.5-3 times higher than at the Suburban Hospital. As far as my stomach issue, he just ruled out many things but could not offer any cure.

August 16th, 2011

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Excellent, caring doctor.

June 7th, 2011

Capital Digestive Care Ijamsville

3280 Urbana Pike Ste 101Ijamsville, MD 21754

Tel: (301) 810-5252

Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Dr. Mark Theodore Birns, MD	Sarah Proffit, APRN	Brendon Bower, APRN	Dr. Alpa Vinubhai Patel, MD
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Hospital Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
52 Years of Experience			17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English	Speaks English
Ijamsville , MD	Baltimore , MD	Tempe , AZ	Rockville , MD
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: Wilmington University	Med School: University of Cincinnati	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Oregon Health & Science University

Medical School

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated in 1974

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What languages does Dr. Mark Birns speak?: Dr. Mark Birns speaks Spanish and Chinese.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mark Birns affiliated with?: Dr. Mark Birns is affiliated with ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION.
Does Dr. Mark Birns accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Mark Birns has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Where is Dr. Mark Birns's office located?: Dr. Mark Birns's office is located at 3280 Urbana Pike Ste 101, Ijamsville, MD, 21754.

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