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Laura K. Byerly, MD

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  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Geriatrics
  • Medicine

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About me

Dr. Laura Byerly is an internal medicine doctor who specializes in geriatrics. She provides clinical care for older adults within both primary care and skilled-nursing/long-term care settings. She strives to use a holistic and team-based approach to the care of older adults that brings the patient and family's goals to the forefront of care. As a clinician educator, she actively encourages and supports the education of trainees of all professions and levels in geriatric care.

Dr. Byerly, a Portland-area native, earned a history degree from Boston University. During that time, she interned and worked at the Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center and developed an interest in working with older adult patients and their families. Throughout her medical training at OHSU and Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Byerly’s interests in geriatric medicine grew to include educating the next generation of providers about caring for older adults. While completing two fellowships at the University of California at San Francisco, she developed and implemented novel geriatrics curricula while researching the roles of health professions students on interprofessional geriatric care teams.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2012, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Internship

    • Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA

  • Fellowship

    • Geriatric Medicine, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
    • Health Professions Education Evaluation & Research, University of California-San Francisco and San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (125 Ratings, 77 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Dr Byerly is an excellent doctor. I am grateful to be in her care.

  2. Dr. Byerly remembered everything that has been going on with my physical and mental health for the past few years, and she addressed it all during my appointment today. She gave me clear explanations of recent test results and next steps, including 2 referrals to specialists.

  3. Dr Laura Byerly is an exceptional physician who prepares for each patient's appointment by reviewing any new uploaded documents and has a list of followup concerns.She's bright, engaging with patients, thorough and quite detail oriented.Best physician I've had in 76 years of life, bar none!

  4. Dr. Byerly is an outstanding physician. She is not only knowledgeable but also took the time to address all my questions and personal concerns. I left the clinic feeling confident in the care I received and any future medical needs I may have.

  5. No complaints of any type. She is an outstanding doctor!

  6. I'm very satisfied with Dr. Barley as my primary care physician. I would recommend her.

  7. I always have a good visit with my doctor.

  8. Dr Byerly may fairly be credited with certainly prolonging,if not saving, my life. Following a test for lipoprotein A she referred me to the noninterventional cardiology team and now I am on track for a longer and healthier life. She is a superb diagnostician, a careful listener and a compassionate physician who considers the whole person and supports the fullest life possible!

  9. Dr. Byerly is knowledgeable and empathetic. She is generous with her time, and I always leave my appointment with a better understanding of my health and how to stay well in the future. She follows up on right away on test results and gets back to me immediately when I reach out by email.

  10. It was a great visit. I felt she was very focused on my situation.

  11. Dr. Byerly is both professional and down to earth. We appreciate her so much.

  12. I think she's excellent actually. Laura Byerly is sensitive and excellent and is one of the better doctors I have ever had the pleasure to treat me.

  13. Very thorough, very professional, good listener

  14. As usual, my visit was very beneficial. Prior to the visit I had been offered the new covid shot, and it was provided during the visit. I feel very lucky to have her as my PCP.

  15. Dr. Byerly is an expert in her field and she has a kind, informative and reassuring presence during exams for my mother and father as they decline(d).

  16. Very good. Listened to all my questions and provided feedback.

  17. As always Dr.Byerley was pleasure to talk to and very helpful'

  18. There should be a photo of Dr. Byerly in the Encyclopedia where primary care physician is listed. She exemplifies everything that the public expects of someone who is so important in our lives. She always has time and she knows me.

  19. Dr. Byerly is an outstanding physician. She is well informed, thoughtful and a careful listener. I am grateful to be her patient.

  20. She was totally up to date with my situation was very helpful in resolving issues.

  21. A first time meeting on zoom to help with a chest cold in place of my doctor. Good and thorough questioning

  22. Very good. Prompt response to my arrival. All questions and concerns answered. Very efficient Dr byerly was as always patient and very helpful with her advice

  23. She is a very satisfactory doctor.

  24. Dr. Byerly is amazing. She's always right on top of everything. She explains everything to my understanding. She's compassionate, caring. I never have any questions when I leave there. One thousand percent effective in her hands. Okay. Thank you.

  25. Very knowledgeable and caring physician. I value her advice.

  26. I was seen in a timely manner. I did not have to wait. She listened well and tried to help me problem solve my issues. It was a very positive experience. She responded to my chart message to her very quickly.

  27. As usual she was thorough compassionate and very considerate of my desires. All my concerns were addressed.

  28. Dr. Byerly is amazing. Smart, compassionate, proactive and a great listener. I had to cancel an appointment a few weeks ago and Dr. Byerly called to make sure I was ok. I have never in my life had a doctor do this. Very impressive.

  29. She was very knowledgeable and made suggestions and referrals that I belive will help me in my situation.

  30. As usual Dr Byerly did a very good job explaining the topics discussed

  31. I sent a MyChart message in the late afternoon raising a non-urgent question expecting a reply in 2 or 3 days. I got a response in several hours and at 7:15 that evening was lined up for a virtual appointment the next money based on a cancellation. Dr. Byerly gave helpful and comprehensive responses to all my questions and concerns. She is a great communicator.

  32. Telescope visit is never as good as in person. However this phone visit was good because I didn't have special issues.

  33. Very satisfied. Thank you.

  34. She is thorough and knowledgeable about my situation. I had questions and concerns and she was very helpful.

  35. Dr. Byerly is a thoughtful and patient healthcare provider. I am so grateful to have her as my primary care physician.

  36. Dr. Byerly is always considerate, friendly, and professional. She contacted me the night before about my needs for the exam I was going to have. She also looks over my chart thoroughly, tells me when I am due for a test, etc.

  37. Very good.

  38. Dr. Byerly is a beautiful combination of scientist, healer, communicator, and care manager. She zeroes in on my needs and makes sure that she and I take care of them. Dr. Byerly is very thorough in the care she provides, and her demeanor is healing as well.

  39. My experience with Dr. Byerly was very positive. She gave a lot of thoughtful attention to my medical concerns, and spent the time to explain and follow through. So I was very pleased. Thank you.

  40. Dr. Byerly is the best. In spite of being busy, she manages to follow all her patients. She is also an advocate for her patients. Other doctors comment on how fast she get back to them and her follow through.

  41. As usual, Dr. Byerly was great.

  42. Dr. Byerly was thorough and clear in explaining to me the issues she observed in my condition.

  43. Byerly is a good listener and seems genuinely interested in helping to solve problems

  44. Dr. Byerly listened carefully to my health concerns and provided clearly stated options for next steps. She provided the least invasive next step for the one issue I was most concerned about. Wonderful care!

  45. She was thorough, smart, explained well and great followup

  46. Excellent experience; My expectations were fully met.

  47. Great experience. Very caring.

  48. Excellent in every way.

  49. She's a absolutely outstanding, marvelous person and a doctor. Can't be happier with her. She's very compassionate. She knows what she knows. She always advises me properly and thoroughly, and spends as much time as need be. Sometimes, I talk to much and she...she gets way laid. That's my fault. I couldn't be happier and I have many times recommended people already to your facility and her in particular. Couldn't be happier. If there was a 20 on your scale, I will give her 20 and your service is always extremely helpful, always complete. I never have any*