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.
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 |
4.8
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.8
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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What our families say
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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
Took my concerns very seriously
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July 26, 2024
Dr. Tamara Hayward is amazing and so caring!
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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.
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February 29, 2024
The doctor she always does the best to explain our concerns
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February 19, 2024
The overall visit was very good top rated
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February 19, 2024
Kimberly in the billing office was very very efficient and kind
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February 17, 2024
Dr. Tamara Hayward
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February 17, 2024
Dr. Hayward listened to our concerns and provided answers and treatment options.
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February 16, 2024
Dr Hayward is always amazing.
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February 10, 2024
Dr. Hayward was really great to work with!
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February 08, 2024
Excellent care
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February 06, 2024
None. It was wonderful.
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February 06, 2024
The woman who checked us in was so wonderful!
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February 04, 2024
All the providers we've ever seen at this practice have been excellent. Everyone in the office and the nurses/assistants have always been courteous and efficient.
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February 04, 2024
Dr Hayward is always, without exception, good at connecting with my children and listening to their questions/problems. She always explains everything in a way that is easy to understand and shows her expertise and confidence in her field. In addition, knowing how busy she is, I am amazed at the time she takes to teach, gently correct misinformation we may have, and give her recommendations.
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February 04, 2024
Dr Hayworth was great!
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February 04, 2024
They were able to see my sick child immediately and they treated her with empathy while digging deeper into her symptoms and seeing there was more to her illness than we thought. Grateful they listened and took the appropriate steps so she could get the care she needs.
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January 26, 2024
Dr Hayward and her staff are amazing! I've been bringing my kids to her for almost 15 years and we've yet to have a negative experience.
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January 26, 2024
The wait was short and the test results were fast. We were in and out within 15 minutes. Ideal for a 9 year old with the flu that couldn't wait to get back to his bed.
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January 17, 2024
Dr. Hayward has been an amazing doctor for both my children. She has been so attentive and compassionate while being incredibly thoughtful
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January 12, 2024
Paige, the nurse for Dr Hayward is always so fast to call back. She called back within an hr and got a same day sick visit for my daughter.
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January 12, 2024
We always have the best experience at this office! Dr Hayward and her staff provider wonderful patient care and show how much they care for the kids and families they see! We recommend her and the office to everyone we know!
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January 05, 2024
Both Stephanie and Dr.Hayward are AMAZING taking care of my baby!
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December 12, 2023
Dr. Hayward and the staff and nurses were awesome as usual!
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December 12, 2023
(Patient) felt so much better (emotionally) after meeting with Dr. Hayward.
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November 30, 2023
Dr Hayward had someone named Amanda taking notes for her today. This is the first time we have had that experience, but I really liked it. Amanda was unobtrusive and helpful. Dr. Hayward has always given us adequate attention and time - we have never had issues with that - but Amanda's work helps Dr Hayward devote even more of her attention to families. Thank you, Amanda!
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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