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Dr. Jerome Byam, MD
Overview of Dr. Jerome Byam, MD
Dr. Jerome Byam, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Bethesda, MD. They specialize in General Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Meharry Medical College and is affiliated with Suburban Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Byam an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Byam's Office Locations
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Suburban Hospital8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814 Directions (301) 896-3876
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Johns Hopkins University6420 Rockledge Dr Ste 2200, Bethesda, MD 20817 Directions (240) 762-5130
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- Suburban Hospital
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Anorectal Abscess
Appendicitis
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Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Ischemic Colitis
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Bunion Surgery
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Fecal Impaction Removal
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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
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Gallbladder Removal
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
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Gastrotomy
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Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Lumpectomy
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Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
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Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 17 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1013037605
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Meharry Medical College
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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