Byron Cryer

@BCryer

Chair, Internal Medicine, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas / President-Elect American Gastroenterological Association

Dallas, TX Joined May 2011

1.6K Following 868 Followers 117 Posts

Latest posts 5

Byron Cryer @BCryer Aug 4

What’s the Best Way to Treat Heartburn?
See what I and other gastroenterologists have to say.
nytimes.com/2026/08/04/wel…

www.nytimes.com What’s the Best Way to Treat Heartburn? Tums, Pepcid, Gaviscon — over-the-counter medications can reduce symptoms in different ways. Here’s how to find the ideal one for you.

Byron Cryer @BCryer May 13

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to apply for an AGA research award. Particularly attractive are the 5 AGA pilot awards not prioritized to any specific area. These awards provide $40,000 for 1 yr to independent investigators at any faculty career stage researching new directions in GI or hepatology-related areas.

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) @AmerGastroAssn May 12

The 2026-2027 AGA Research Awards cycle is OPEN 🎉 Our Pilot & Specialty Awards are now accepting applications, including:
🔹 Pilot Research Awards
🔹 Digestive cancer specialty award
🔹 Gastric cancer specialty award

Applications close Sept. 15.
🔗 ow.ly/vIbK50YNVKN

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Byron Cryer @BCryer Mar 10

March is Colorectal Cancer Awarness month. If you are 45 years old or older, it is time to get screened for colorectal cancer. @AmerGastroAssn

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) @AmerGastroAssn Mar 6

💙 We wear blue on the first Friday in March to show our support for those impacted by colorectal cancer.

Thank you to our Governing Board and staff for raising awareness by joining this year’s Dress in Blue Day.

Join us in spreading the word: Screening saves lives!

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Byron Cryer @BCryer Feb 20

I had a great visit with @Duke_GI_ this week for the Joanne AP Wilson Lecture. Duke has outstanding GI Department. Enjoyed meeting @Julius__Wilder, @CollinsMbonuMD, @sandraau_ and other GI faculty and fellows.

Byron Cryer @BCryer Oct 28, 2025

Today we celebrate Internal Medicine Day! 🩺
IM Physicians are the cornerstone of comprehensive care —
• Experts in complexity
• Leaders in compassion
• Champions of better outcomes
#InternalMedicineDay #PhysicianLeaders #HealthcareHeroes