Clinical Locations
University of Utah Hospital
Huntsman Cancer Institute - Cancer Hospital North
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently highlight the professionalism and empathy of the staff, particularly praising Dr. Byrne for her thorough explanations and reassuring demeanor. The nursing team is noted for being skilled and compassionate, contributing to a positive overall experience. However, there are mentions of long wait times that impacted the appointment schedule, suggesting room for improvement in workflow efficiency. Overall, the quality of care is frequently described as excellent, making patients feel well cared for and comfortable.
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Gastroenterology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology)
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Biochemistry - Texas A&M University | B.S. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - University of Texas Medical School at Houston | M.D. |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - University of Utah, School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine | Resident |
| Fellowship | University of Utah, School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology) | Fellow |
| Fellowship | Therapeutic Endoscopy - Medical College of Wisconsin/Milwaukee VAMC | Advanced Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Toy G, Cardell E, Fang JC, Latham J, Mudrow N, Byrne K, Ramai (2025). Positive provocative testing and symptom evaluation for detecting upper extremity repetitive use injuries among endoscopists. Endoscopy international open, 13, a26061076.
- Dacha S, Aihara H, Anand GS, Byrne KR, Chahal P, James T, Kowalski TE, Qayed E, Repaka A, Saadi M, Sheth SG, Taylor JR, Walsh CM, Williams RL, Wagh M (2021). Core curriculum for peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 93(3), 539-543.
- Qayed E, Sheth SG, Aihara H, Anand GS, Byrne KR, Chahal P, Dacha S, James T, Kowalski TE, Repaka A, Saadi M, Taylor JR, Williams RL, Wagh MS, (ASGE Training Committee Chair) (2021). Advanced endoscopy fellowship training in the United States: recent trends in American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy advanced endoscopy fellowship match, trainee experience, and postfellowship employment. Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 93(6), 1207-1214.e2.
- Aihara H, Dacha S, Anand GS, Byrne KR, Chahal P, James T, Kowalski TE, Repaka A, Saadi M, Sheth SG, Taylor JR, Williams RL, Wagh M (2021). Core curriculum for endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 93(6), 1215-1221.
- Dong ZM, Fang J, Byrne KR, Bronner MP, Hale G (2021). Histologic mimics and diagnostic pitfalls of gastrointestinal endoscopic lifting media, ORISE¿ gel and Eleview®. Human pathology, 119, 28-40.
- Sample DC, Samadder NJ, Pappas LM, Boucher KM, Samowitz WS, Berry T, Westover M, Nathan D, Kanth P, Byrne KR, Burt RW, Neklason D (2018). Variables affecting penetrance of gastric and duodenal phenotype in familial adenomatous polyposis patients. BMC gastroenterology, 18(1), 115.
- Delker DA, Wood AC, Snow AK, Samadder NJ, Samowitz WS, Affolter KE, Boucher KM, Pappas LM, Stijleman IJ, Kanth P, Byrne KR, Burt RW, Bernard PS, Neklason D (2018). Chemoprevention with Cyclooxygenase and Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Patients: mRNA Signatures of Duodenal Neoplasia. Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.), 11(1), 4-15.
- Samadder NJ, Kuwada SK, Boucher KM, Byrne K, Kanth P, Samowitz W, Jones D, Tavtigian SV, Westover M, Berry T, Jasperson K, Pappas L, Smith L, Sample D, Burt RW, Neklason D (2018). Association of Sulindac and Erlotinib vs Placebo With Colorectal Neoplasia in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA oncology, 4(5), 671-677.
- Samadder NJ, Smith KR, Wong J, Hanson H, Boucher K, Burt RW, Charlton M, Byrne KR, Gallegos-Orozco JF, Koptiuch C, Curtin K (2016). Familial Risk of Biliary Tract Cancers: A Population-Based Study in Utah. Dig Dis Sci, 61(12), 3627-3632.
- Samadder NJ, Neklason DW, Boucher KM, Byrne KR, Kanth P, Samowitz W, Jones D, Tavtigian SV, Done MW, Berry T, Jasperson K, Pappas L, Smith L, Sample D, Davis R, Topham MK, Lynch P, Strait E, McKinnon W, Burt RW, Kuwada S (2016). Effect of Sulindac and Erlotinib vs Placebo on Duodenal Neoplasia in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA, 315(12), 1266-75.
- Peterson KA, Byrne KR, Vinson LA, Ying J, Boynton KK, Fang JC, Gleich GJ, Adler DG, Clayton F (2013). Elemental diet induces histologic response in adult eosinophilic esophagitis. Am J Gastroenterol, 108(5), 759-66.
- Byrne KR, Adler D (2011). Marathon pancreatitis. Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 45(2), 178-9.
- Byrne KR, Panagiotakis PH, Hilden K, Thomas KL, Peterson KA, Fang JC (2007). Retrospective analysis of esophageal food impaction: differences in etiology by age and gender. Dig Dis Sci, 52(3), 717-21.
I feel very safe under her care and procedures.
Sweet understanding and knowledgeable thank you Dr. Byrne
Dr. Byrne has been amazing to work with. She's obviously very credible and busy. But she's never made me feel as she's too busy when meeting. She and her team have done everything in their power to help me. It means more than they know.
Only met her at the end of the appointment, but she made herself available for any further questions or consults
Great input on my treatment
Dr. Byrne did not engage or have anything further to say that Dr. Fuller had not already
Dr. Byrne is great and so trustworthy. It was nice of her to take time to explain things as well. She is very competent and I am thankful she is the doctor taking care of my medical condition.
Excellent Dr. I feel I'm in good hands as her patient. She's easy to talk with and provides clear and understandable answers.
Very professional and approachable.
How exceptional to get a second consultation in the same appointment. I appreciate her logging on and speaking directly to my care.
I had seen Dr. Byrne several years before whan she was my gastrointerologist. She remembered me. She was very helpful in suggesting ways I could be healthier and feel better.
Dr. Byrne visited virtually for a few minutes. She was confident in suggesting ways to make my concerns better.
This is the first time I have done a virtual appointment and I really liked it.