Meet Dr. Clint Hayes

Dr. Hayes is the founder and medical director of the Vein Center of North Texas. Dr. Hayes grew up north of Bonham, Texas. He attended medical school at Texas Tech School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency in General Surgery at Carraway Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. He began private practice at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas in 1999. Dr. Hayes has performed hundreds of vein operations over the last eight years.

The goal of Dr. Hayes and his staff is to offer you the highest quality in surgical procedures and care. This encompasses patient safety, confidentiality, and the latest surgical techniques in a congenial setting. He looks forward to consulting with you and discussing treatment options for a variety of surgical concerns.

Education

  • 1990-1994 Medical Doctor
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas
  • 1986-1991 Bachelor of Science
    Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, Texas

Postgraduate Training

  • 1998-1999 Chief Resident - General Surgery
    Carraway Methodist Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama - Henry Laws, MD, Director
  • 1994-1998 Internship, Residency - General Surgery
    Carraway Methodist Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama - Henry Laws, MD, Director

Board Certifications / Credentials

  • 2007 Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • 2007 Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
  • 2000 Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery

Licensure

  • 1999 Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
  • 1995 Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners

Professional Positions

  • 1999-Present General Surgeon / Vascular Surgeon / Phlebologist
    Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas
  • 1995 - 1997 Flight Physician - Carraway Medical Center Lifesaver
    Birmingham, Alabama

Awards and Honors

  • 2007 Champion Surgeon – ESRD Network of Texas
  • 2006 American College of Phlebology BSN-JOBST Research Award / Grant
  • 2004-2006 America’s Top Surgeons - Consumer’s Research Council of America
  • 2003-Present Benchmark Facility - Fistula First Quality Improvement Project, ESRD Network of Texas (Denison, Sherman, Bonham), ESRD Network of Oklahoma (Durant)
  • 1985 Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America

Professional / Scientific Societies

  • 2007 Christian Medical & Dental Association
  • 2007 Association of Clinical Research Professionals
  • 2007 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
  • 2007 Society for Vascular Ultrasound
  • 2006 American College of Phlebology Foundation
  • 2006 Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
  • 2005 Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • 2005 Vascular Access Society of the Americas (Charter Member)
  • 2005 American College of Phlebology
  • 2001 American College of Surgeons (Fellow)
  • 1999 American Medical Association
  • 1999 Texas Medical Association
  • 1998 Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons

Original Articles

  • Hayes CA, Kingsley JR, Hamby KR, Carlow JC. The Effect of Endovenous Laser Ablation on Restless Legs Syndrome (In Press)
  • Clements RH, Hayes CA, Gibbs ER, Geiger J, Laws HL, Long CL. Insulin’s anabolic effect is influenced by route of administration of nutrients. Arch Surg. 1999;134:274-277.
  • Hayes CA, Clements RH, Reisser JR. Isolated Blunt Gallbladder Contusion: A Rare Injury. Contemporary Surgery for Residents. 5:25-27, 1997.

Regional and National Invited Presentations

  • May 2007 Carraway Surgical Society 5th Annual Meeting “The Effect of Curing Venous Insufficiency on Restless Legs Syndrome” - Pensacola Beach, Florida
  • Nov 2006 American College of Phlebology 20th Annual Congress: “Does the Successful Treatment of Superficial Venous Insufficiency Cure Secondary Restless Legs Syndrome?” - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
  • Nov 2006 New-Star Lasers Meeting “Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome – A Paradigm Shift?” - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
  • Nov 2005 Texomacare Meeting “Venous Insufficiency” - Denison, Texas
  • May 2005 Carraway Surgical Society 3rd Annual Meeting “Are Anatomic Anomalies Causing Acalculous Biliary Disease?” - Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Oct 2004 Arteriovenous Fistulas - “Lessons Learned” End Stage Renal Disease Network of Texas, Nephrology Today and Tomorrow Meeting - Dallas, Texas
  • Feb 1998 Southeastern Surgical Association “Does the Route of Administration of Nutrients Influence I.V. Insulin’s Anabolic Effects?” - Poster Presentation

Television Interviews

  • May 11, 2005 Medical Minutes KXII Interview - “Varicose Veins”
  • September 29, 2005 Medical Minutes KXII Interview - “Venous Leg Ulcers”
  • January 31, 2006 Medical Minutes KXII Interview - “Venous Insufficiency”
  • June 13, 2006 First News A.M. KXII Interview - “Restless Legs Clinical Research”
  • July 5 & 6, 2006 Medical Minutes KXII Interview - “Restless Legs Syndrome”
  • October 26, 2006 Medical Minutes KXII Interview - “What are Spider Veins?”
  • August 21, 2007 Medical Minutes KXII Interview - “Venous Insufficiency Revisited”

Research Experience

  • 2006 Clinical investigation performed under the auspices of the ACPh BSN-Jobst Research Grant in which we explored the effect of treating venous insufficiency on Restless Legs Syndrome using endovenous laser ablation.
  • 1999 Investigation into insulin’s anabolic effect and how it is influenced by route of administration of nutrients in trauma patients.

Service

  • 2006-2007 American College of Phlebology Research Programs Committee Member
  • 2002-2004, 2004-2006 Chief of Surgery, Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas
  • 1996 Staff Physician, Atlanta Centennial Summer Olympic Games

Additional Certifications

  • 1995-Present Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
  • 1994-Present Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • 1994-Present Basic Life Support (BLS)

Non-Medical Awards / Memberships

  • 2007 Texas State Fair - Photography Section - Blue Ribbon
  • 2007 Texas State Fair - Pickled Hot Peppers - Blue Ribbon
  • 2006 Grayson County Fair - Photography Section - Blue Ribbon/Best In Show
  • 2004 National Wild Turkey Foundation - Member
  • 2000 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - Life Member
  • 1999 Ducks Unlimited - Sponsor