1419 Forest Drive
Suite 105
Annapolis, MD
Dr. R. Ryan Byrne is board certified in gastroenterology & hepatology and internal medicine. He joins Gastro Center of Maryland in Riverdale, Silver Spring, and Bethesda, after 12 years of service as a U.S. Air Force physician, where he achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his military career, he was honored to care for active duty service members, their families, and veterans. He is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, guided by the belief that achieving a patient’s goals requires compassionate, collaborative care grounded in the latest evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Byrne was born and raised in the Chicago area. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. He began active duty in San Antonio, Texas, where he completed his internal medicine residency at Brooke Army Medical Center, the Department of Defense’s largest hospital. He then served for three years as an internist and medical director at RAF Lakenheath in England, before returning to Brooke Army Medical Center to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology and join the teaching faculty. He also deployed to Qatar in support of U.S. and Coalition forces.
Dr. Byrne was drawn to gastroenterology for its broad range of conditions and the opportunity to perform endoscopic procedures. Just some of his clinical interests include colon cancer screening and surveillance, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, and liver disease.
In his free time Dr. Byrne loves to travel, golf, and attend concerts and sporting events.
Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux/ GERD & Barrett’s Esophagus
Biologic Therapy
Bravo PH Testing
Celiac Disease/ Gluten Sensitivity
Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Constipation & Hemorrhoid Treatment
Crohn's Disease and Colitis
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopy
GI Genius™
Gallstones & Pancreatic Disease
Gastric Balloon for Weight Loss
Gastritis
Gastroenterology
Hepatitis, Fatty Liver & Cirrhosis
Hepatology
Integrative Nutrition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS & SIBO)
Liver Disease
Next Day GI
ORBERA™
Small Bowel PillCam Endoscopy
Stomach Ulcers & H. Pylori
Ulcerative Colitis
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