William T. Byrt, MD


Education:

Undergraduate:
Boston University, Boston, MA
BA, 1975

Medical:
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
MD, 1981

Internship:
University of Vermont Medical Center Hospital, Burlington, VT
Surgery, 1981-1982

Residency:
University of Vermont Medical Center Hospital, Burlington, VT
Orthopaedic Surgery, 1983-1987

Military:
United States Air Force Medical Corps
Major, USAF, 1985-1991

Fellowship:
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC
Hand Surgery, 1987-1988

Certifying Body:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,1990
Recertified: 2010

Added Qualification in Hand Surgery,1992
Recertified: 2001

Diplomate - National Board of Medical Examiners, 1982

Affiliations:

Hospital:

  • Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Interim Medical Director, Saratoga Hospital, 1994-1995, Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Chair, Department of Surgery, Saratoga Hospital, 1993-1996, Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Chief, Hand Surgery Service, Wiesbaden USAF Medical Center, 1988-1990, Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Chief, Hand Surgery Service, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, 1990-1991, San Antonio, TX
  • Emergency Department Physician, Northeast Medical Center, 1982-1993, St. Johnsbury, VT

Academic:

  • Clinical Instructor of Surgery, Albany Medical College (current), Albany, NY
  • Clinical Asst. Prof., Surgery, Uniformed Services, University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
  • Post-Doc Associate, University of Vermont Medical College,1982-1983, Burlington, VT

Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Saratoga County Medical Society
  • New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Professional Achievements, Awards, and Interests:

  • Orthopaedic Educational Achievement Award, 1990-1992
  • Meritorious Service Medal US Air Force
  • 1990 National Defense Service Ribbon, Persian Gulf War, 1990-1991
  • Humanitarian Service Ribbon, 1990