Kathryn R. Byrne, M.D., is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Utah Hospital, Redwood Endoscopy Center, and the Veterans Medical Center. As a Gastroenterologist, her clinical and research interests include diagnostic EUS, complex polypectomy, medical education and endoscopic therapy for Barrett's esophagus and early stage esophageal cancer.

Dr. Byrne received her Medical Degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She received training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology from the University of Utah. She completed an advanced endoscopy fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She is currently a member of the American Medical Association, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) American Board of Internal Medicine

Patient Rating

Rating: 4.8 out of 5

4.8 /5

( out of 15 reviews )

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

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.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 5 out of 5

Only met her at the end of the appointment, but she made herself available for any further questions or consults

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 5 out of 5

Excellent Dr. I feel I'm in good hands as her patient. She's easy to talk with and provides clear and understandable answers.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Rating: 5 out of 5

Sweet understanding and knowledgeable thank you Dr. Byrne

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 5 out of 5

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.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 5 out of 5

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.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Rating: 5 out of 5

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.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 4 out of 5

Very professional and approachable.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 5 out of 5

Dr. Byrne visited virtually for a few minutes. She was confident in suggesting ways to make my concerns better.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 5 out of 5

This is the first time I have done a virtual appointment and I really liked it.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Rating: 5 out of 5

I feel very safe under her care and procedures.

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 5 out of 5

Great input on my treatment

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 4 out of 5

Dr. Byrne did not engage or have anything further to say that Dr. Fuller had not already

UH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

Rating: 5 out of 5

How exceptional to get a second consultation in the same appointment. I appreciate her logging on and speaking directly to my care.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments	Internal Medicine -Professor (Clinical)
Academic Divisions	Gastroenterology
Board Certification	American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology) American Board of Internal Medicine

Education history

Undergraduate	Biochemistry - Texas A&M University	B.S.
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

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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
Byrne KR, Adler D (2011). Marathon pancreatitis. Journal of clinical gastroenterology, 45(2), 178-9. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)
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. (Read full publication)