Overview
Christopher Hayes, MD, is a gastroenterologist in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Children’s National Hospital. He is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Hayes practices primarily at the Children’s Specialty Clinic in Fredericksburg on the Mary Washington Hospital campus. He is experienced in identifying and treating children with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal allergy, and functional gastrointestinal disease. Dr. Hayes received his medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, VA. He completed his pediatric residency at Tufts Medical Center/The Floating Hospital for Children in Boston and a fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Brown University/Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, RI. He worked as faculty at Baystate Children’s Hospital in western Massachusetts, where he served as the medical director of the Growth and Nutrition Program. More recently, Dr. Hayes cared for the children of Central Virginia at St. Mary’s for Children in Richmond, VA. Dr. Hayes has contributed to the field through service and education. He has enhanced the education of pediatric gastroenterologists nationally through invited talks at conferences and webinars. He has served as the Chair of the Clinical Practice committee of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN). He has contributed to the field by publishing scientific articles as well as training the next generation of physicians and nurse practitioners.
His clinical expertise encompasses Fecal Impaction, Delayed Growth, Encopresis, and Familial Short Stature (FSS).
Dr. Hayes is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009 and Pediatric Gastroenterology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013. Dr. Hayes is currently accepting new patients.
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3023 Hamaker Ct, 400, Fairfax, VA 22031
Rubenstein Child Health Building
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher E. Hayes
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Is Dr. Christopher E. Hayes a top-rated expert for Fecal Impaction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher E. Hayes is classified as an Experienced expert for Fecal Impaction, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher E. Hayes specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher E. Hayes is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Fecal Impaction, Delayed Growth, and Encopresis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Christopher E. Hayes accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher E. Hayes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-4156 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColitisDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- EncopresisDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- MalnutritionDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- MosaicismDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Mosaicism.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Total Intestinal AganglionosisDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Hayes isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.