Dr. Shannon Lyn Byrd, MD

Dr. Shannon Byrd is a pulmonologist and critical care medicine specialist who has dedicated over three decades to treating patients with complex lung and breathing conditions. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Alabama Hospital, building a strong foundation in respiratory medicine. With 34 years of clinical experience, Dr. Byrd has developed deep expertise in managing both routine and critically ill patients requiring specialized pulmonary care. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Byrd practices throughout East Tennessee, with affiliations at major medical centers including University of Tennessee Medical Center, Johnson City Medical Center, and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Her clinical focus centers on treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung conditions that significantly impact patients' daily lives. She performs essential diagnostic …procedures such as pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy to evaluate lung health and breathing capacity. Patients have rated her care at 4.2 out of 5 stars, reflecting her commitment to providing compassionate respiratory medicine.