Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Jerome A. Byam
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Background
Jerome Byam is an assistant professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Dr. Byam is an acute care surgeon with a robust general surgery and trauma surgery practice based at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. He has experience treating both routine and complex surgical patients using a variety of techniques including performing minimally invasive procedures using robotics and laparoscopy.
After earning his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, Dr. Byam completed a surgical residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. He underwent further subspecialty training at the University of Chicago, completing a fellowship in solid organ Abdominal Transplant surgery.
Dr. Byam worked as an acute care general surgeon in Washington DC before joining the staff at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Byam is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. He remains active in his local community, is an avid triathlete, and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
Selected Publications
Barnett RE, Keskey RC, Linsky PL, Byam J, Mathis TJ, Cheadle WG. Tension-free Open Mesh Cooper's Ligament Repair for Femoral Hernia. Am Surg. 2013 Sep;79(9):952-3.
Byam J, Renz J, Millis JM. Liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2013;2(1):22-30.
Byam Jerome, Boone P, Azzam RK, Millis JM. Absence of early graft loss from hepatic artery thrombosis in pediatric liver transplantation with use of implantation Doppler probe. Journal International Pediatric Transplantation Association. Presented at IPTA Meeting July 2013.
Jones, Christopher M, Byam JA, Iannitti DA, Marvin, MR. (2014) Hepatobiliary Ultrasound. In Schrope (Ed.), Surgical and Interventional Ultrasound. (pp. 73-86) New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4100, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 240-762-5130
- fax: 410-367-2806
Expertise
Education
University of Chicago Medicine
Fellowship, Abdominal Transplant Surgery, 2014University of Louisville Health
Residency, General Surgery, 2012Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2007Board Certifications
Surgery
American Board of Surgery, 2017Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
56 ratings, 20 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr Byam was informative and very personable. He was following up on ER experience at Suburban and we hadn't met before but he answered all my questions & addressed my concerns. I really appreciated his presence & expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Very caring and wonderful man. I felt very comfortable with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Very good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr. Byam was immediately reassuring to me and my family that I needed the surgery, and that he would do it like the expert he is. He carefully listened to and answered our questions, explained the procedure, and performed the surgery as soon as a room was available. I could not have gotten better treatment anywhere. Give him a raise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Surgery was perfect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Outstanding doctor in relation to the patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Very comfortable with him and his advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Very satisfied with the medical care. The doctor showed empathy and gave me confidence for my next surgical treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2024
Explained everything clear n easy to undunderstand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr Byam is outstanding. He listens and explains surgical treatment very well and includes me in the decision making process rather than just telling me what needs to be done. He takes the time to thoroughly explain procedures and inspires confidence. I appreciated his problem solving skills and that he provided resources for my specific case. I never felt rushed and he was able to alleviate my forward if the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
Dr. Byam talked to me at appropriate level. Appreciated!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2024
The nurses in the recovery room were amazing! They were very professional and at the same time very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
Dr. Byam performed hernia surgery on me on June 7. During the surgery the Colon was damaged and I was required to undergo anorther surgery and spend six days in the hospital. Somewhere along the line I contacted diarrhea - I am just now recovering from that. As a 92 year old none of this has been pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
He was attentive, and he explained the alternatives clearly - answering the questions well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
All the treatment so far was respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Was the first time there, and he did an excellent job. Asked all the necessary questions, did a good body exam check up. Requested for another test. Wants to know the cause of the reason why I was referred there before anything else. He is an excellent general surgeon. I will recommend him anytime. He was quick to jump into surgery like some doctor's I have come across. The professionalism is top-notch. We were very happy and at peace when I left his office (we: my husband and l). Thanks!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Very fast, very respectful, very considerate experience.