Bethany Byrd, DO

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Board-Certified Physician Enhances Acute Care Services in the Houston Metropolitan Area

Bethany A. Byrd, DO, a seasoned emergency medicine physician with over 14 years of experience, is now practicing in Cypress, Texas. Dr. Byrd is affiliated with the Baytown Medical Center (BMC) Emergency Department in Baytown, TX, and BMC North in Houston, an Emergency Department known for its commitment to excellence in patient care, and also works for Advanced Diagnostics with two locations in East Houston and River Oak of Houston, TX.

Dr. Byrd earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 2010 from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, and has since dedicated her career to providing immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of a diverse population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury. Her approach emphasizes evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care, aligning with Houston Methodist's reputation for improving patient outcomes through multidisciplinary centers of excellence.

Baytown Medical Center  East and North handle an annual emergency department volume of approximately 1,000 visits. The facility offers single physician coverage with  24-hour shifts and utilizes the Medhost electronic medical record system. It is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, ensuring seamless integration of care for patients requiring hospital admission. 

Dr. Byrd's addition to the medical team enhances the center's capacity to deliver high-quality emergency care to the growing Cypress community, located just 25 miles northwest of Houston. Cypress is a popular suburban area known for its low crime rate, highly rated school districts, and family-friendly environment. 

The center provides 24/7 emergency care to the Cypress community. The center is part of Houston Methodist's network, which is renowned for its excellence in patient care and commitment to improving patient outcomes through advanced treatment therapies and procedures.

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