Dr. Birney, a native Coloradoan, opened her otolaryngology practice in Littleton in 1985 specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders.

She earned her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and returned to Denver for special training in surgery and otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. She is a member of the Colorado Maxillofacial Society, Colorado Medical Society and the Denver Medical Society. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.