Dr. Richard L. Byrd, MD | Baton Rouge, LA | Colorectal Surgeon

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Dr. Byrd graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine In Shreveport in 1981. He works in Baton Rouge, LA and 2 other locations and specializes in Colorectal Surgery and Surgery. Dr. Byrd is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Womans Hospital and Sage Rehabilitation Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.1

34 Ratings
45 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Confederate Memorial Medical Center
16 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
3 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Byrd's Ratings and Reviews

4.1

34 Ratings with 16 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (14) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
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He has always been kind and professional...also has a great office crew.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 13th, 2019

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I truly cannot come up with the right words to describe Dr. Byrd. He’s been my surgeon going on 21 years now. The man saved my life when I was 15 by pointing out to my other not so good doctors that surgery would needs to be done ASAP due to cancer developing in my colon. I had literally lived in the bathroom of my home 2 months I was so sick. Just by chance when I was having a scope done one morning,Dr. Byrd happened to be there and my other doctors asked him his opinion. My surgery was done days later and Dr. Byrd was there for me every step of the way. The care this man has showed me and my family over the last 21 has been such a blessing. He truly cares about his patients, doesn’t rush and will always do what’s best for each particular patient. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t thank God for this man In short, this is the best Colon/ Rectal surgeon not only in Baton Rouge but across the southeast. It’s been 21 years since my first surgery and I still have my internal… pouch made from my small intestines which is unheard of.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

July 17th, 2019

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He did surgery I had colon cancer ! surgery 7 hours > Cancer free now for over 20 years Thank God ! and Dr Byrd

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 2nd, 2019

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PREVIOUSLY, I HAD PROVIDED SOME VALUABLE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT RICHARD BYRD. MY DETAILED COMMENT WAS COMPLETELY ERASED HOWEVER THE WONDERFUL AND KIND MESSAGES LEFT ABOUT HIM WERE ALLOWED POSTED TO BE READ. WHY IS THAT??

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

February 18th, 2019

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DR BYRD IS ONE OF THE LAST OF HIS KIND.....HES HONEST AND GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES. HE SURE SAVED ME!

July 30th, 2018

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Was very disrespectful to me and my deceased family member

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

November 10th, 2017

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I found out that I had colon rectal CANCER in 2008!!! Other doctors I saw wanted me to have Chemo and Radiation before any was surgery was done. NON WAY. I went to Mary Bird and I was then referred to Dr. BYRD and when I saw him he made me feel comfortable and he could remove all the cancer without me having to go through Chemo. HE WAS RIGHT! DR. BYRD IS WONDERFUL and has been there for me every step of the way every time needed him over the pass 9 years over going strong. I WOULDN'T CHANGE DOCTOR'S FOR ANYTHING IN THE WORLD!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

June 26th, 2017

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My wife as in the hospital for a blocked colon recently and was treated by Dr. Byrd. She able to avoid sugery due Dr. Byrd's excellent care.

February 13th, 2017

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Dr Byrd is a great doctor and surgeon, he did 3 of my colon resections and had a very gentLe hand, took time to sew my by hand instead of staples ,being I am a woman he cared enough to take that extra time so my scars wouldn't be so bad. he is my go to for any surgeries. even after moving out if state I will go thousands of miles for him to treat me.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 31st, 2017

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You won't find a better colon specialist anywhere! Do your body and yourself a favor. Don't play around with your colon. Go to the best colon specialist right here in Baton Rouge. Can't praise this doctor enough! You won't be sorry!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 15th, 2016

Baton Rouge Colon Rectal Associates

7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 206Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Tel: (225) 767-1156

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808

Tel: (225) 765-6565

Womans Hospital

100 Womans WayBaton Rouge, LA 70817

Tel: (225) 927-1300


Dr. Richard Lindsey Byrd, MD	Dr. Bruce Lynn Wilkerson	Dr. Rusty Stephen Cook	Dr. Leonard Anthony Cheramie Jr, MD
Colorectal Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.1 (34 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Baton Rouge , LA	Baton Rouge , LA	Zachary , LA	Baton Rouge , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport	Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine	Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine	Med School: Louisiana State University at New Orleans
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Accepts Medicare
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Abdominal Pain
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Pain
Surgery

Dr. Richard Lindsey Byrd holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Confederate Memorial Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Byrd's NPI number is 1437199155.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Byrd affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Byrd is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Womans Hospital, and Sage Rehabilitation Hospital.

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