Meet Dr. Eriel Hayes
Growing up in Denton, TX, most of Dr. Hayes' hobbies were in the arts. Her interests involved community theater, singing and dancing. But in middle school science she found a long-term fascination in medicine. She attended medical school with an open mind and in her third year she went the route of pediatrics because she enjoys getting to help children and their families.
Today she says, "Working with kids requires empathy and being a good listener. I love that I get to watch my patients grow up and help their parents navigate how to keep them healthy and thriving." Not surprisingly, when Dr. Hayes gave birth to her first son (she has two), she grew personally and professionally. "When I became a parent it all changed. I was trained to take care of patients, but there's no substitute for getting up in the middle of the night with a child or going to the store to test sippy cups," she says. "I feel like I can give better advice as well as empathize even more."
Dr. Hayes enjoys running, reading, binge watching shows on Netflix and spending time with family and friends. She especially likes running half marathons, and loves to hike in Colorado. She also likes Sci-Fi/Fantasy - especially Harry Potter, Star Wars and the Marvel super heroes. Another interest is the ocean. "For a while growing up I wanted to be an ichthyologist and study sharks."
"People describe me as dedicated. I work hard for my patient families, am dedicated to my own family and friends, doing whatever it takes to make sure everyone is happy and well."
"I especially love helping new mothers who are going through the wonderfully new and exciting experience of motherhood."
Services
- Acute illnesses
- ADHD management
- Chronic condition management
- Developmental problems
- Disease prevention
- Flu shots
- Hearing screens
- Injury treatment
- Obesity and weight management
- Vision screens
- Patient and parent education
- School and sports physicals
- Vaccines and immunizations
- Well checks
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
5
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Provider explained things clearly |
5
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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What our families say
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August 19, 2024
Dr. Hayes is always kind and we love seeing her. She is thoughtful and thorough.
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August 13, 2024
Dr. Hayes is simply wonderful!
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August 13, 2024
We are so thankful for Dr. Hayes. She's been there for our children for so long and has worked very hard for them. We love her!
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July 09, 2024
Dr. Hayes is amazing; we feel like our grandson is in such good hands with her!
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July 09, 2024
I loved how Dr. Hayes engaged our grandson in conversation about his health, spoke to him directly, seemed genuinely concerned about his whole well-being, both physical and emotional.
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July 04, 2024
Dr. Eriel Hayes is patient, kind, thorough and we trust her implicitly.
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June 11, 2024
Dr Hayes is very attentive
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June 08, 2024
Dr Hayes is amazing. She's so thorough and kind; we are so glad to be in her care.
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June 05, 2024
Dr. Hayes is wonderful, and my teenage daughter loves her. Which is saying a lot.
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May 23, 2024
Dr. Hayes is an amazing and empathetic doctor and we absolutely cherish her care.
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May 23, 2024
Dr. Hayes is very knowledgeable and explains everything with great detail. She helped me feel at ease with my child's condition
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May 22, 2024
Every time I bring my daughter in I am more and more impressed. They listen to my concerns and mama gut feelings and I leave feeling educated when I was wrong or validated when I was right. Thank you!
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May 15, 2024
Dr. Hayes is the most incredible and wonderful doctor I've ever had the pleasure of interacting with. She is caring, listens well, explains things well, and very knowledgeable.
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May 05, 2024
Dr. Hayes is the best paediatrician and we're just happy to have found her.
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April 12, 2024
Dr. Eriel Hayes! She's amazing!! She has literally been my son's doctor since the hospital. She genuinely shows care and compassion for him each and every time. And with my son being neurodivergent, this really stands out. He always looks forward to seeing her and, as a parent, that means a lot.
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April 11, 2024
Dr Eriel, is very patient and takes time to answer every question and provide solutions. We love her!
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March 31, 2024
Dr. Hayes was super sweet from the get-go and I appreciated how comfortable she made us feel. She seems incredibly intelligent and equally as relatable. I already feel in really good hands with her as my son's doctor.
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March 11, 2024
We love Dr. Hayes
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March 04, 2024
Eriel Hayes is amazing
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February 22, 2024
Dr. Hayes is always so kind and understanding. She makes you feel heard and validated
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February 21, 2024
Both NP's were extremely friendly and caring.
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February 21, 2024
All staff was friendly and helpful
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February 21, 2024
Dr Hayes was amazing, and was very knowledgeable and helpful in addressing our questions and concerns.
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February 14, 2024
Dr. Hayes continues to be the best doctor we've ever had! She is just amazing!
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February 05, 2024
The visit went very well. I was very pleased.
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February 05, 2024
Dr. Haynes her bedside manner it's very appropriate. I appreciate it her behavior and her personal with my child. Very informative with me very easy to talk to listening to concerns.
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January 25, 2024
Everyone is great and friendly. Dr. Hayes is the best!
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January 24, 2024
We love Dr Hayes!
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January 24, 2024
The only thing I would change is that Dr Hayes is usually booked up so it's hard to get appointments unless they are pretty far out. We love her as our doctor though so we want to continue with her.
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January 21, 2024
It was our first appointment with Dr. Hayes. She connected well with our baby and she answered our questions well. She is knowledgeable and gave us solutions! We are happy with her and decided to transfer our other girl to be seen by her!
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December 22, 2023
The staff here is rock solid overall. Dr. Hays is amazing. Kara is also an amazing asset for your team.
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November 27, 2023
Dr. Hayes is a delight. Kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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November 26, 2023
She is so thorough, knowledgeable and great with my daughter. Really makes her feel comfortable and listens
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November 19, 2023
Dr Hayes is great... She is extremely friendly and warm... Makes us feel very comfortable, shows great concern and is very knowledgeable in discussions of our daughters health
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November 18, 2023
Dr. Hayes is the best doctor I've ever met! She's incredible!
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October 30, 2023
Dr. Eriel Hayes is so great with our daughter. She is very informative and caring about our daughter's health.
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October 24, 2023
We love Dr.Hayes! She always listens to us and cares about how my son is doing and feeling. She never rushes us.
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October 07, 2023
Dr is amazing
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October 07, 2023
We love it there
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October 04, 2023
Dr. Hayes was wonderful and helped (patient) so much. Very appreciative of her seeing us even though we are not her primary patient.
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September 12, 2023
Dr. Hayes is the best! Always makes my children feel comfortable and heard.
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September 12, 2023
Dr. Hayes is the best! My children feel comfortable talking with her and feel like she takes them and their conditions/concerns seriously.
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September 05, 2023
Dr. Hayes is always so friendly and very professional. She is a great listener and has great bed-side manners. We feel very comfortable coming to see her every year.
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Medical Branch,Galveston,TX
- Residency:
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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