Thomas Byrne MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
New York, New York
About Thomas Byrne MD
Thomas J. Byrne, M.D., is an American obstetrician and maternal-fetal medicine specialist. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Amarillo, Texas. He provides care for high-risk pregnancies and teaches medical students and residents.
Dr. Byrne earned his medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1979. He completed an internal medicine internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, followed by OB/GYN residency training at East Carolina University and the Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens, where he was chief resident. He later completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the University of New Mexico in 1997.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Byrne has held clinical and academic roles across multiple states. He worked in private practice in New Mexico and Oklahoma and served as Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Harlem Hospital Center in New York City. He has also provided telehealth consultations for St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx since 2016.
Dr. Byrne is board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine. He holds certifications in fetal ultrasound and fetal echocardiography. He has presented research at international conferences and published work on fetal growth, labor induction, and preeclampsia.
Known for early adoption of OB/GYN ultrasound, Dr. Byrne has taught laparoscopic surgical techniques and remains active in continuing education. He holds medical licenses in New York, Texas, and Georgia. He lives in Texas and spends part of his time in Oklahoma.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Seminole Obstetrics and Women’s Health
Thunderbird OB/GYN
Prescribed Education Foundation, Syracuse University
Education
Media
Press
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- Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2000)
- Board Certification in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2013)
- Certification in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) (1996)
- NT Certification, Fetal Medicine Foundation (2015)
- Fetal Echocardiography Certification (2011)
- Class X DEA License, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (2012)
- Medical Licenses, New York, Texas, Georgia
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Thomas Byrne MD do?
Thomas Byrne MD is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where he provides care for high-risk pregnancies and teaches medical students and residents.
What is Thomas Byrne MD known for?
He is known for his work as an obstetrician and maternal-fetal medicine specialist, including early adoption of OB/GYN ultrasound and published research on fetal growth, labor induction, and preeclampsia. He has been featured in press coverage highlighting his lifelong learning and leadership in women's health.
Where is Thomas Byrne MD based?
He is based in New York, New York, though the summary notes he lives in Texas and spends part of his time in Oklahoma.
Where did Thomas Byrne MD study?
He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1979, after completing pre-medicine studies at Loyola University of Chicago and an Associate of Arts at Kankakee Community College.
Who does Thomas Byrne MD work for?
He works for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Last updated July 23, 2026