Dr. James Kenneth Byrd, MD

Dr. James Byrd is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist who earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. With 19 years of experience in treating complex ear, nose, and throat conditions, he has developed particular expertise in head and neck surgery. Dr. Byrd is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Byrd practices at multiple locations throughout Augusta, Georgia, and Aiken, South Carolina, with his primary affiliation at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating serious conditions including head and neck cancer, oral cancer, and laryngeal cancer. He performs advanced procedures such as endoscopic sinus surgery and uses specialized diagnostic techniques like fiberoptic pharyngoscopy and flexible laryngoscopy to examine the throat and voice box. Patients consistently rate Dr. Byrd's care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.