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 |
5
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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What our families say
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March 08, 2025
Dr. Hayes - She is patient and thoroughly answers all of our questions at each visit.
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February 04, 2025
The PA in training was very good and per usual Dr. Hayes was great
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February 04, 2025
Dr. Hayes was amazing as always and made my kiddos feel heard and safe!
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January 30, 2025
Eriel Hayes is great
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January 28, 2025
We love Dr Hayes! She is absolutely wonderful!!! Also, her sweet PA student [...] she was also just precious and so kind!
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January 22, 2025
Dr. Hayes is wonderful and she had a new PA with her that day that was also wonderful.
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November 27, 2024
Dr. Hayes is a great pediatrician! She is intelligent, but communicates in a way that's easy to understand. I also appreciate that it never feels as if she's in a rush to get out of the exam room-she takes time for her patients and parents' questions.
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November 10, 2024
Dr Hayes is amazing and wonderful as always
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October 16, 2024
Dr. Hayes is kind, compassionate and thorough.
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September 04, 2024
We honestly love taking him here, I love Dr. Hayes, she's so kind, listens to ALL my concerns and knows how to calm my mom worry in the best way! The other nurses go above and beyond to help my little man calm his nerves after shots or weigh in, I seriously am so grateful to all you, thank you! No wonder my boy likes to give everyone hugs before he leaves!
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September 01, 2024
Dr. Hayes is extremely respectful to [...] and empowers her to make informed healthcare decisions.
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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
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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August 13, 2024
Dr. Hayes is simply wonderful!
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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 09, 2024
Dr. Hayes is amazing; we feel like our grandson is in such good hands with her!
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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.
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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