My Credentials
Education
Internship
- Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee at Memphis, June 1996
Residency
- Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee Medical Center, June 1998
Medical Education
- Medicine, University of Virginia, May 1995
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Where I see my Patients
Rating & Reviews
4.9
out of 5
Patient Rating - 466 Ratings
Provider discussed treatment options
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
Provider included you in decisions
Likelihood of recommending this provider
84 Reviews
09/26/2023
Doctor is very thorough and listen to me about my health issues and we talked about what to do I like this Doctor have much remind me of my old doctor that I had for 25 years
09/26/2023
Dr Hayes the Best
09/26/2023
I have recommended Dr.Hayes to Lynchburg friends. He's worth driving for.
09/25/2023
Dr. Hayes explained in details his concerns for my issues and my treatment.
09/25/2023
Great Doctor, listens to patient. Good communication skills and a sharing of information.
09/15/2023
*Dr. Hayes is very professional, knowledgeable & caring.
09/12/2023
I absolutely love going to CMG in Amherst, the staff is courteous and attentive. I never have to wait very long at all, if I even have to wait. Dr. Hayes was the best! This was my first time seeing him and he made me feel as if we had known each other for years. Easy to talk with and very informative.
08/29/2023
Good
08/29/2023
*Dr. Hayes is excellent!
08/25/2023
Dr. Hayes takes excellent care of me and my husband.
08/23/2023
Dr Hayes was very thorough and explained my diagnosis in great detail.
08/19/2023
Dr Hayes is an excellent doctor and he has always taken the best care of me as well as members of ny family
08/01/2023
Dr. Hayes took his time with me, made me feel very relaxed, answered all my questions and explained everything in terms I could understand.
07/25/2023
Dr Hayes is well trained and highly compassionate. He willingly answers my question to my satisfaction and understanding.
07/20/2023
This was my first time seeing Dr. Hayes. hope I will continue to see him for my future care.
06/30/2023
Dr. Hayes always gives me excellent care and thorough answers. Excellent care.
05/29/2023
Dr. Hayes is always attentive to my medical issues, presenting clearly his recommendations and treatment options.
05/29/2023
Dr. Hayes is fantastic ! We discuss my health issues as a team. He is very knowledgeable.
05/17/2023
Thank you for the attention and care for my needs provided to me at my "checkup.
05/16/2023
Took time to address questions I had.
05/14/2023
Very good
05/09/2023
Good job
05/08/2023
Good
05/07/2023
Excellent visit.
05/03/2023
Doctor was fantastic
05/03/2023
Great
05/01/2023
Excellent care from Dr. Hayes!!
04/25/2023
Dr Hayes is an awesome doc
04/24/2023
Excellent
04/22/2023
Dr Hayes was very friendly. He discussed problems and treatment options in a down to earth manner that was easily understood. His years of experience was evident in his easy manner and the discussions we had
04/22/2023
Dr Hayes was very pleasant and down to earth. His years of experience was a big plus
04/20/2023
Very good. I have been a patient of Dr. Hayes for many years and he has always taken good care of me.
04/18/2023
I am so grateful to have Dr. Shawn Hayes at CMG Amherst as my care provider. He demonstrates a level of excellence and care that is unmatched. Thank you, Dr. Hayes.
04/18/2023
I will definitely CONTINUE to recommend not only Dr. Hayes, but also the office in Amherst.
04/17/2023
Very good doctors office
04/13/2023
Dr Hayes is always attentive there needs to be more like him.
04/10/2023
Dr. Hayes is wonderful! He is very caring,compassionate, and knowledgeable.
04/03/2023
It was the end of the day and he seemed tired....but very friendly personable and knowledgeable
04/02/2023
The doctor has always taken care of my problems and very knowledgeable to the extent of their existence very satisfied
04/02/2023
I had a positive experience with my doctor. Dr. Hayes was very professional with me on my medical conditions.
03/21/2023
I recommend Dr. Hayes and his staff to my family and friends.
03/21/2023
Dr. Hayes is attentive, caring, thorough and knowledgeable. I would add that Dr. Hayes is also kind and patient.
03/20/2023
Dr. Hayes has been my physician for 20+ years. Thorough, calm, extremely knowledgeable about everything!
03/19/2023
Dr Hayes is always very caring and shows great concern. That is why I drive over 60 miles for my visits
03/15/2023
Shawn hayes,has been my doctor for 25 years. I'm one of his first.. Love the man!
03/15/2023
This is the third office I've traveled to as a patient of Dr Hayes he's worth the drive!
03/14/2023
Dr. Hayes always includes me in my visits when making decisions about things.
03/10/2023
Dr Hayes was empathetic and overall very easy to discuss my concerns.
02/28/2023
Dr.Hayes is excellent
02/26/2023
Dr. Hayes always gives me the options and let's me decide what is right for me.
02/22/2023
DR. Hayes was very easy to talk to and explained things in a manner that I could understand
02/22/2023
Shawn Hayes is the best!
02/21/2023
Always a good experience
02/20/2023
Would follow Dr. Hayes to any practice
02/15/2023
It was my first time seeing Dr Hayes. I was blown away by his concern and the time he took with me. He was amazing!
02/15/2023
Great experience as always.
02/13/2023
Love Dr Hayes he has the best bedside manner's
02/13/2023
Dr. Hayes is the most compassionate physician I have ever had and the most knowledgeable!
02/11/2023
Shawn always provides in-depth answers to my questions. As an engineer I ask a lot but he patiently answers each one.
02/10/2023
Good personality
02/09/2023
Dr. Hayes always ask how I am doing. He is a great listener. He really takes time to listen and understand whatever is discussed. His ability to explain things is well received and much appreciated. He is one of the best diagnostician I ever been associated with In the medical field. He is a carrying, first class person, who is an excellent doctor. Centra is lucky to have him on their team. Many can learn much from him.
02/09/2023
Dr. Hayes was very informative (as always) and listened to my concerns. He is always patient and goes above and beyond.
02/06/2023
Super Physician
02/04/2023
Dr. Hayes was the best provider I've ever seen at this practice. I appreciate and have had no issues with FNP and PA providers, but none have compared to Dr. Hayes.
02/01/2023
The office visit was quick complete professional and courtesy.
01/30/2023
Dr. Hayes always gives ample time to discuss my health care concerns and is very informative.
01/28/2023
Dr. Hayes takes time with you and listens to you always. He's a Great Doctor!
01/17/2023
Doctor Shawn Hayes is EXCELLENT.
01/10/2023
Excellent!
12/17/2022
Everything should work like this all the time
12/16/2022
Was happy to receive prescription for physical therapy immediately update. Also, doc was culturally sensitive
12/12/2022
Great!
12/08/2022
Dr Hayes was very compassionate and thorough
11/23/2022
Dr Hayes was professional and caring
11/21/2022
Dr. Hayes has been my primary-care physician for about nine years, and he always displays a sincere and professional interest in my health and issues.
11/21/2022
Dr Hayes is very knowledgeable and empathetic
11/20/2022
Dr. Hayes and the other team members were terrific. Dr.Hayes is very thorough and takes whatever time is needed to discuss matters.
11/19/2022
Dr. Hayes consistently demonstrates a caring, expert relationship. He goes above and beyond for his patients. He listens and dedicates time. He asks about family. His knowledge is exceptional.
11/17/2022
Dr Hayes is always on point with his questions, concerns and plans
11/15/2022
I followed him from Lynchburg to Amherst because he is a 10!
11/13/2022
Dr. Hayes always listens and shares good information related to patient care.
11/09/2022
Lab tests were taken, did not receive medical input after receiving test results!
11/06/2022
Dr Hayes is the best in Lynchburg and quite possibly Central Virginia. A tremendous asset to his profession and to the community
11/02/2022
Shawn Hayes has always shown concern, been attentive to my medical issues. I actually look forward to seeing him.
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