Meet Dr. Tamara L. Hayward
Tamara Hayward, M.D., always knew she wanted to work with children. Even as a teenager, her summer jobs included working in daycare centers and volunteering at the local children's hospital. A love of science drew her to medicine, and pediatrics was the obvious career choice.
After medical school in Galveston and residency in Houston, Dr. Hayward came to Fort Worth to join Fort Worth Pediatrics, working 3 days in the office and the remainder of the week working hard at home raising her children. The practice joined Cook Children's network in 2016 and Dr. Hayward transitioned to full time practice in 2019.
"The thing that has surprised me most about pediatrics is how much I enjoy parents - I always knew I would love the kids. From potty training to migraine management, so much of what we do in pediatrics is teach and collaborate with parents. At the end of the day, I remember most those moments when I have reassured a worried parent or been able to give someone useful tools to help their child - along with any really cute giggles or knock-knock jokes."
When not working, you can find Dr. Hayward cooking, fencing with her husband or singing badly to Broadway tunes.
Dr Hayward was amazing and took the time to discuss a few things with my son and I. Even took the time to call the next day to check on both of my kids that she saw the previous day. This made me feel like we chose the right doctor... – Patient family
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 |
4.9
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.9
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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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March 08, 2025
Excellent
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March 08, 2025
Dr. Hayward has always provided us with the utmost care. She listens to and addresses all of my concerns with compassion and kindness that is always greatly appreciated. I am forever grateful that she is [...] PCP and will always recommend her.
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March 01, 2025
Was very impressed and thankful the staff got back to me so quickly and was able to squeeze us in for a last minute appointment when a medical concern popped up so quickly. Everyone was very kind and made me feel that [...] was a priority and validated my concerns.
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March 01, 2025
Dr Hayward was really wonderful! This was our first time seeing her. Her efforts in making [...] feel comfortable and be included in the exam process was great. She also listened and addressed all of our questions with Intentionality and compassion. She put us at ease, which can be hard to do with concerned parents!
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February 21, 2025
Dr Hayward such a great Doctor!!!.
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February 21, 2025
Front office was very positive and polite.
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February 09, 2025
Experience was good
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February 09, 2025
Dr Tamara Hayward was excellent she explained everything and was very thorough
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February 08, 2025
Everything was great!!
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February 08, 2025
Dr. Hayward and her nurse are always amazing and they consistently provide us with the best care.
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February 08, 2025
Dr Hayward is wonderful! She is so loving and personal with my child that my child is relaxed and very comfortable during her visits. Dr Hayward made it easy for my child to face her fears.
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February 06, 2025
Dr Hayward is always awesome! She has a great balance of humor and seriousness with our kids. Her nurse was great as well.
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February 06, 2025
The overall visit was great as usual.
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February 04, 2025
Everything was great!
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February 04, 2025
Everyone from beginning to end was great, from my initial call to checking out.
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January 28, 2025
This was our first time seeing Dr. Hayward, as our normal pediatrician was out of the office. She was so prompt and thorough. She listened to concerns and had my son speaking to her with ease. He normally can be shy and reserved around doctors. She was wonderful and we appreciate her taking care of him as Dr. [...] would.
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January 23, 2025
Dr. Hayward. She always treats the patient in a very caring manner. She always asks her patient (the child) first for details/concerns and then rounds to parent for any additional details/concerns.
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January 19, 2025
The doctor and assistant are very sweet.
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January 19, 2025
[...] the assistant is very sweet and patient with my baby.
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January 08, 2025
The nurse who helped Dr. Hayward ! She was so kind and warm!
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January 02, 2025
Good
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January 02, 2025
Good
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December 21, 2024
Dr. Hayward was amazing and went out of her way to see [...] on short notice and after she was scheduled to be off. She listened to all symptoms and assessed every possibility of causes for [...] symptoms.
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December 21, 2024
The nurse also went above and beyond to get us in on short notice and on the last day before Holiday break-I'm so appreciative of her efforts to get my daughter in to see Dr. Hayward.
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December 07, 2024
That was probably the fastest we've ever been in and out of the office. My daughter felt really bad so that was such a relief.
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November 21, 2024
Dr. Hayward is amazing. She's been seeing [...] since birth and very attentive and thorough.
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November 17, 2024
Dr Hayward is very professional and caring.
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November 08, 2024
Tamara Hayward is awesome! We love her! Best pediatrician around
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October 29, 2024
Dr Hayward was great! Very personable and informative!
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October 26, 2024
Dr Tamara Hayward is the absolute best. I come from out of town to take my kids and I will even if I move to another state. She cares about me as a mom and my family.
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October 25, 2024
Great visit as always. Anytime I call or asks questions or we need to be seen we have always been given great care and worked in.
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October 25, 2024
We love Dr. Hayward. We have seen her since my son was born. She has always taken the extra step to explain things in detail. And she always shows genuine interest in my child's well being. She has the best manner, and never treats any questions as if they shouldn't be asked. We are so lucky to have her as our provider.
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October 08, 2024
It was a good experience
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October 04, 2024
Everyone is spectacular here!
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October 04, 2024
Everything has been great for 24 years!
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September 11, 2024
She listens and takes her time with you. She never rushes to get to next patient.
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August 17, 2024
The remodel looks great!
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August 01, 2024
Great experiences always we love Dr Hayward!
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July 26, 2024
Dr. Hayward is always amazing. I love the way she interacts with me and my children. We drive from [...] just to see her.
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July 26, 2024
Dr. Tamara Hayward is amazing and so caring!
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July 26, 2024
Took my concerns very seriously
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July 19, 2024
All of the staff was so friendly and helpful!
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July 19, 2024
Dr. Hayward was great with addressing our concerns and educating us as first time parents in a non-judgmental way. We appreciated how forthcoming she was with information about caring for baby about relevant things we didn't think to ask. So helpful all around.
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July 12, 2024
Everything was great! Everyone was so friendly and attentive.
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July 12, 2024
Dr. Hayward is just awesome! She's so relatable and knowledgeable and I can tell she genuinely cares and loves what she does.
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July 09, 2024
As always, Dr Hayward was amazing. Really took time with us and didn't seem rushed. Sat down and answered all of our questions, talked to my daughter and included her too.
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July 05, 2024
Everyone from check in to check out made me feel comfortable as a first time mom.
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July 05, 2024
Dr. Hayward has been an utter joy to work with these last 12 years. She is so genuine, thoughtful and professional.
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June 29, 2024
Dr Hayward and her nurse are both tremendous. I am so thankful that they are part of my daughters medical team.
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June 28, 2024
Dr Hayward has always been such a fantastic advocate for our children and their health needs. I appreciate her thoroughness and taking the "better safe than sorry" approach to this situation because it proved to be the right call and saved our child from a potentially worse situation later on.
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June 28, 2024
Love Dr Hayward and staff. Always a joy to see
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May 22, 2024
Dr. Hayward hands down is absolutely fantastic. Very intelligent, intuitive, and easy to talk to. Her bedside manner is great with children and she never talks down to them. I've seen her many times over the years with multiple children, and she has always been wonderful. I am so very thankful that we have found her.
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May 04, 2024
Dr. Hayward and her staff have always been amazing and quickly about addressing my daughter's issues promptly.
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May 03, 2024
The whole staff was excellent!
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May 01, 2024
Dr. Hayward is very personable and I appreciate the time she spends with us. She is never in a hurry to get in and out and really cares about what is going on with my child.
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April 28, 2024
Dr Haywood saw us the same day of my concern in place of our regular pediatrician who was out that day. She was so kind to explain throughly what she was thinking and why during the exam of my daughter and ease my concerns with evidence. Statements like "I don't think it's ____ because ____." Or if it was ____ I would see _____." Which gave me confidence in our course of action. She also gave me things to look for that would warrant a phone call or another visit. I left feeling empowered to care for my daughter with more confidence.
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April 23, 2024
Dr. Hayward is just the best. I really love how she knows my oldest child and has welcomed my new baby.
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April 22, 2024
Dr. Hayward was fantastic and the staff were all so welcoming.
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April 22, 2024
I love that whenever we call for a sick child visit. We get a phone call back within 20 minutes tops and are able to be seen very quickly.
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April 22, 2024
The Dr. was great!
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April 05, 2024
Dr. Hayward is so thorough.
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston
- Residency:
- University of Texas Medical School, Houston
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
Recognitions
- Mom Approved Doctor (DFW Child)
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