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Dr. Barbara Byers, MD

Dr. Barbara Byers, MD

Psychiatrist
5454 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 1275, Chevy Chase, MD
Barbara Byers MD MPH is the co-founder of Capital Mental Health and is an adult and reproductive psychiatrist in Chevy Chase MD, specializing in the treatment of women who have mood and anxiety disorders surrounding the perinatal period. She also is the Co-Founder of the DC Metro Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative. Dr. Byers graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Chemistry with a specialization in Biochemistry in 1997 and then got her Master’s in Public Health in 2000, where she did a needs assessment and developed a health curriculum for homeless women in Savannah, Georgia. In 2004 she graduated from medical school at the University of Rochester and then did a psychiatry residency at New York University/Bellevue, where she trained in reproductive psychiatry. Dr. Byers served as the medical director of the Women’s Mental Health Program at Georgetown University Hospital from 2008-2012, where she clinically managed patients and taught residents and faculty about perinatal mental health. She has done multiple training and interviews for media outlets over the past 16 years of her career. When not practicing psychiatry, Dr. Byers can be found hanging out with her preteen, teenager, and fluffy dog Chase.

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About Dr. Barbara Byers

Focus areas

Anxiety
Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Barbara Byers

Barbara Byers MD MPH is the co-founder of Capital Mental Health and is an adult and reproductive psychiatrist in Chevy Chase MD, specializing in the treatment of women who have mood and anxiety disorders surrounding the perinatal period. She also is the Co-Founder of the DC Metro Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative. Dr. Byers graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Chemistry with a specialization in Biochemistry in 1997 and then got her Master’s in Public Health in 2000, where she did a needs assessment and developed a health curriculum for homeless women in Savannah, Georgia. In 2004 she graduated from medical school at the University of Rochester and then did a psychiatry residency at New York University/Bellevue, where she trained in reproductive psychiatry. Dr. Byers served as the medical director of the Women’s Mental Health Program at Georgetown University Hospital from 2008-2012, where she clinically managed patients and taught residents and faculty about perinatal mental health. She has done multiple training and interviews for media outlets over the past 16 years of her career. When not practicing psychiatry, Dr. Byers can be found hanging out with her preteen, teenager, and fluffy dog Chase.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychiatry Follow Up
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Depression
New Patient Visit

Office location

Dr. Barbara Byers, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Capital Mental Health
5454 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 1275, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Rochester, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Virginia (Bachelor's)
  • New York University, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1659498947

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Where is Dr. Barbara Byers's office located?

Dr. Barbara Byers has 4 office locations, including in Chevy Chase, Pondsville, Washington, and Bobtown, view full addresses on Dr. Byers's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Barbara Byers have?

Dr. Barbara Byers is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Barbara Byers?

Dr. Barbara Byers frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Barbara Byers on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Barbara Byers speak?

Dr. Barbara Byers speaks English.

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