Cook Children's Medical Center and Cook Children's Physician Network have contracts with the following health care insurance companies, and we are committed to growing this list. We want to be sure that every family and child in our community has the coverage they need to get and stay healthy.
Aetna**
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO Blue Essentials
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PAR - Cook Children's Medical Center Fort Worth Only
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthSelect of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HPN
Cigna Healthcare of Texas**
EHN- Employers Health Network
First Health Network*
Fort Worth Firefighters 440
Galaxy Healthcare Network
HealthScope*
HealthSmart Payors Organization/HealthSmart*
Imagine Health
MultiPlan Inc/PHCS*
Providence Health Alliance
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan**
United Healthcare PPO/EPO**
USA Managed Care Organizations
* Does NOT include Physician Only Plans or Christian Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans
** Excluding exchange products
To confirm that your insurance is covered, please review Cook Children's accepted insurance plans.
Cook Children's Medical Center and Cook Children's Physician Network have contracts with the following health care insurance companies, and we are committed to growing this list. We want to be sure that every family and child in our community has the coverage they need to get and stay healthy.
Aetna**
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO Blue Essentials
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PAR - Cook Children's Medical Center Fort Worth Only
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthSelect of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HPN
Cigna Healthcare of Texas**
EHN- Employers Health Network
First Health Network*
Fort Worth Firefighters 440
Galaxy Healthcare Network
HealthScope*
HealthSmart Payors Organization/HealthSmart*
Imagine Health
MultiPlan Inc/PHCS*
Providence Health Alliance
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan**
United Healthcare PPO/EPO**
USA Managed Care Organizations
* Does NOT include Physician Only Plans or Christian Healthcare Sharing Ministry Plans
** Excluding exchange products
To confirm that your insurance is covered, please review Cook Children's accepted insurance plans.
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:
4.9
Questions were addressed
4.9
4.9 (64)
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
4.9 (64)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
4.9 (64)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.9
4.9 (64)
What our families say
April 21, 2025
Dr. Hayes is absolutely wonderful and has made us feel safe with the care of our child. She always listens to our concerns without judgement and makes sure to look at all of them. Her nurse is also wonderful. This past appointment she provided legos for our 18 month old so that he would relax a little bit. That made me feel very cared for and I am extremely thankful for it.
April 07, 2025
Dr. Eriel Hayes was phenomenal as always. :)
March 14, 2025
We love Dr. Hayes! She is excellent with all three of our children.
March 13, 2025
Dr Hayes did an excellent job discussing the measles outbreak and coming up with a plan for our family.
March 08, 2025
Dr. Hayes - She is patient and thoroughly answers all of our questions at each visit.
February 04, 2025
The PA in training was very good and per usual Dr. Hayes was great
February 04, 2025
Dr. Hayes was amazing as always and made my kiddos feel heard and safe!
January 30, 2025
Eriel Hayes is great
January 28, 2025
We love Dr Hayes! She is absolutely wonderful!!! Also, her sweet PA student [...] she was also just precious and so kind!
January 22, 2025
Dr. Hayes is wonderful and she had a new PA with her that day that was also wonderful.
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.
November 10, 2024
Dr Hayes is amazing and wonderful as always
October 16, 2024
Dr. Hayes is kind, compassionate and thorough.
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!
September 01, 2024
Dr. Hayes is extremely respectful to [...] and empowers her to make informed healthcare decisions.
August 19, 2024
Dr. Hayes is always kind and we love seeing her. She is thoughtful and thorough.
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!
August 13, 2024
Dr. Hayes is simply wonderful!
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.
July 09, 2024
Dr. Hayes is amazing; we feel like our grandson is in such good hands with her!
July 04, 2024
Dr. Eriel Hayes is patient, kind, thorough and we trust her implicitly.
June 11, 2024
Dr Hayes is very attentive
June 08, 2024
Dr Hayes is amazing. She's so thorough and kind; we are so glad to be in her care.
June 05, 2024
Dr. Hayes is wonderful, and my teenage daughter loves her. Which is saying a lot.
May 23, 2024
Dr. Hayes is an amazing and empathetic doctor and we absolutely cherish her care.
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
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!
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.
May 05, 2024
Dr. Hayes is the best paediatrician and we're just happy to have found her.
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