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Provider Bio down arrow

Bone Tumors;Clavicle Fracture;Distal Radius Fractures;Elbow Dislocation;Elbow Fracture;Entrapment Syndromes;Flexor Tendon Injuries;Forearm Fracture;Fracture: Hand/Wrist;Ganglion Cyst;Hand and Wrist Surgery;Hand Surgery;Hand Tumors;Humerus Shaft Fracture (not proximal/humeral head);Musculoskeletal Disorders;Nerve Surgery;Non-Union;Orthopedic Surgery;Osteoarthritis;Peripheral Nerve Injuries;Peripheral Nerve Surgery;Tennis Elbow;Thumb CMC Arthritis;Total Joint Replacement;Trigger Finger;Ulnar Nerve Compression (Cubital Tunnel);Ulnar Nerve Transposition;Wrist Sprain;

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    University of Pennsylvania - School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA, United States, M.D. 1994

    Residency
    University of Wisconsin - Hospitals & Clinics Madison, WI, United States, Orthopedic Surgery 1999

    Fellowship
    Brown University - Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI, United States, Orthopedic Hand Surgery 2000

  • Professional Societies
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Society for Surgery of the Hand

    Board Certifications
    Orthopedic Surgery: 2002, recertified 2013 Surgery of the Hand: 2005

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    NPI
    1922194976

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.8
out of 5 (139 ratings, 24 comments)
4.8
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.8
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.8
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.8
My likelihood of recommending this provider

Patient Comments down arrow

Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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February 18, 2025
Dr. Hayes has always been informative as to options -
February 25, 2025
Dr Hays was amazing. Very happy with his assistance
March 2, 2025
Good experience
March 3, 2025
He was a wonderful doctor.
April 29, 2025
He was soo kind and had one of the best bed side manners I have seen. He was calm and thorough in his care and explanations.
May 3, 2025
Very good experience
May 9, 2025
Dr. Hayes is a great doctor. He listens to my question/concern and answers me politely. Very nice doctor
May 22, 2025
Dr. Hayes was friendly, helpful, and professional. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing hand surgery.
August 15, 2025
Dr. Hayes matter of fact and explains things well.
August 22, 2025
They answered all my questions amd seemed to make me feel so comfortable
September 4, 2025
Very nice dr.
October 15, 2025
That an EXCELLENT & KNOWLEDGEABLE Dr.
October 24, 2025
Dr Hayes is always kind, caring, and informative. He should be commended (often) on his patient care.
October 29, 2025
So impressed by all.
October 31, 2025
Never a problem with Dr. Hayes.
November 3, 2025
Very satisfied
November 14, 2025
Dr. Hayes was great. Felt extremely comfortable with him helping me make a decision on my care.
November 21, 2025
So thankful for Dr Hayes getting me in. Dr Hayes is kind and professional. I truly appreciated his assessment and follow up.
December 1, 2025
Listened to me and responded efficiently while explaining what he was doing.
December 1, 2025
I always recommend him to my friends!
December 12, 2025
Dr Hayes and Alexis were great during Thursday's appt. I've had a couple phone conversations with Dr Hayes regarding my injury and Imaging results - he was professional and showed empathy and compassion.
January 2, 2026
The problem I am having with my right thumb is the same problem I had with my left thumb two years ago. Dr. Hayes resolved the problem with my left thumb, I am CONFIDENT he can do the same with my right thumb.
January 10, 2026
The doctor is kind and professional. He takes the time to explain and make you comfortable with the situation.
October 29, 2025
Much better than previous visits with same MD
October 29, 2025
Much better than previous visits with same MD
February 18, 2025
Dr. Hayes has always been informative as to options -
February 25, 2025
Dr Hays was amazing. Very happy with his assistance
March 2, 2025
Good experience
March 3, 2025
He was a wonderful doctor.
April 29, 2025
He was soo kind and had one of the best bed side manners I have seen. He was calm and thorough in his care and explanations.
May 3, 2025
Very good experience
May 9, 2025
Dr. Hayes is a great doctor. He listens to my question/concern and answers me politely. Very nice doctor
May 22, 2025
Dr. Hayes was friendly, helpful, and professional. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing hand surgery.
August 15, 2025
Dr. Hayes matter of fact and explains things well.
August 22, 2025
They answered all my questions amd seemed to make me feel so comfortable
September 4, 2025
Very nice dr.
October 15, 2025
That an EXCELLENT & KNOWLEDGEABLE Dr.
October 24, 2025
Dr Hayes is always kind, caring, and informative. He should be commended (often) on his patient care.
October 29, 2025
So impressed by all.
October 31, 2025
Never a problem with Dr. Hayes.
November 3, 2025
Very satisfied
November 14, 2025
Dr. Hayes was great. Felt extremely comfortable with him helping me make a decision on my care.
November 21, 2025
So thankful for Dr Hayes getting me in. Dr Hayes is kind and professional. I truly appreciated his assessment and follow up.
December 1, 2025
Listened to me and responded efficiently while explaining what he was doing.
December 1, 2025
I always recommend him to my friends!
December 12, 2025
Dr Hayes and Alexis were great during Thursday's appt. I've had a couple phone conversations with Dr Hayes regarding my injury and Imaging results - he was professional and showed empathy and compassion.
January 2, 2026
The problem I am having with my right thumb is the same problem I had with my left thumb two years ago. Dr. Hayes resolved the problem with my left thumb, I am CONFIDENT he can do the same with my right thumb.
January 10, 2026
The doctor is kind and professional. He takes the time to explain and make you comfortable with the situation.
February 18, 2025
Dr. Hayes has always been informative as to options -
February 25, 2025
Dr Hays was amazing. Very happy with his assistance
March 2, 2025
Good experience
March 3, 2025
He was a wonderful doctor.
April 29, 2025
He was soo kind and had one of the best bed side manners I have seen. He was calm and thorough in his care and explanations.
May 3, 2025
Very good experience
May 9, 2025
Dr. Hayes is a great doctor. He listens to my question/concern and answers me politely. Very nice doctor
May 22, 2025
Dr. Hayes was friendly, helpful, and professional. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing hand surgery.
August 15, 2025
Dr. Hayes matter of fact and explains things well.
August 22, 2025
They answered all my questions amd seemed to make me feel so comfortable
September 4, 2025
Very nice dr.
October 15, 2025
That an EXCELLENT & KNOWLEDGEABLE Dr.
October 24, 2025
Dr Hayes is always kind, caring, and informative. He should be commended (often) on his patient care.
October 29, 2025
So impressed by all.
October 29, 2025
Much better than previous visits with same MD
October 31, 2025
Never a problem with Dr. Hayes.
November 3, 2025
Very satisfied
November 14, 2025
Dr. Hayes was great. Felt extremely comfortable with him helping me make a decision on my care.
November 21, 2025
So thankful for Dr Hayes getting me in. Dr Hayes is kind and professional. I truly appreciated his assessment and follow up.
December 1, 2025
Listened to me and responded efficiently while explaining what he was doing.
December 1, 2025
I always recommend him to my friends!
December 12, 2025
Dr Hayes and Alexis were great during Thursday's appt. I've had a couple phone conversations with Dr Hayes regarding my injury and Imaging results - he was professional and showed empathy and compassion.
January 2, 2026
The problem I am having with my right thumb is the same problem I had with my left thumb two years ago. Dr. Hayes resolved the problem with my left thumb, I am CONFIDENT he can do the same with my right thumb.
January 10, 2026
The doctor is kind and professional. He takes the time to explain and make you comfortable with the situation.
January 10, 2026
The doctor is kind and professional. He takes the time to explain and make you comfortable with the situation.
January 2, 2026
The problem I am having with my right thumb is the same problem I had with my left thumb two years ago. Dr. Hayes resolved the problem with my left thumb, I am CONFIDENT he can do the same with my right thumb.
December 12, 2025
Dr Hayes and Alexis were great during Thursday's appt. I've had a couple phone conversations with Dr Hayes regarding my injury and Imaging results - he was professional and showed empathy and compassion.
December 1, 2025
Listened to me and responded efficiently while explaining what he was doing.
December 1, 2025
I always recommend him to my friends!
November 21, 2025
So thankful for Dr Hayes getting me in. Dr Hayes is kind and professional. I truly appreciated his assessment and follow up.
November 14, 2025
Dr. Hayes was great. Felt extremely comfortable with him helping me make a decision on my care.
November 3, 2025
Very satisfied
October 31, 2025
Never a problem with Dr. Hayes.
October 29, 2025
So impressed by all.
October 29, 2025
Much better than previous visits with same MD
October 24, 2025
Dr Hayes is always kind, caring, and informative. He should be commended (often) on his patient care.
October 15, 2025
That an EXCELLENT & KNOWLEDGEABLE Dr.
September 4, 2025
Very nice dr.
August 22, 2025
They answered all my questions amd seemed to make me feel so comfortable
August 15, 2025
Dr. Hayes matter of fact and explains things well.
May 22, 2025
Dr. Hayes was friendly, helpful, and professional. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing hand surgery.
May 9, 2025
Dr. Hayes is a great doctor. He listens to my question/concern and answers me politely. Very nice doctor
May 3, 2025
Very good experience
April 29, 2025
He was soo kind and had one of the best bed side manners I have seen. He was calm and thorough in his care and explanations.
March 3, 2025
He was a wonderful doctor.
March 2, 2025
Good experience
February 25, 2025
Dr Hays was amazing. Very happy with his assistance
February 18, 2025
Dr. Hayes has always been informative as to options -

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