Dr. Jennifer Dorothy Byrd, MD

Dr. Jennifer Byrd is a family medicine physician who also specializes in geriatric medicine, bringing comprehensive care to patients across all life stages with particular expertise in caring for older adults. She earned her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and completed her residency training at University of Chicago Medicine. With 29 years of experience in practice, Dr. Byrd has developed extensive knowledge in managing complex health conditions common in both family and geriatric populations. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Byrd practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Will County Health Department and John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County in Chicago, with hospital affiliations at Weiss Memorial Hospital and Ascension Saint Joseph Joliet. Her clinical focus includes treating patients with substance use challenges, particularly those dealing with …heroin use and opioid use disorder, as well as managing high blood pressure. She performs various procedures including joint fluid removal and steroid injections for joint pain relief. Patients have given Dr. Byrd an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.