Patrick Hayes, MD | Orthopedic Surgeon

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4.8 of 5 Stars

Specialties:

Sports Medicine

Fellowship Trained:

Shoulder
Sports Medicine

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Biography

Born and raised in the Midwest, Dr. Hayes joined OrthoCarolina in 2001 following a distinguished career as a surgeon in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Duke University and Georgetown University School of Medicine, then trained in orthopedics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is fellowship trained in Shoulder Surgery by Dr. Evan Flatow at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York. Dr. Hayes was an orthopedic surgeon at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda Maryland, where he cared for members of Congress and the White House. He trained future Navy surgeons as assistant residency director during his tenure at Bethesda Medical. Dr. Hayes currently specializes in shoulder surgery, offering arthroscopic and shoulder replacement reconstruction. He is well-known for and proficient in total shoulder replacement and reverse total shoulder replacement. He works with Tornier on instrument development and has lectured at training seminars for shoulder replacement. He helps cover sports teams, teaches at Gardner Webb, precepts Physician Assistant students, and offers a broad range of a general orthopedic, sports, traumatic, and adult reconstructive surgical repairs.

Clinic Locations

Lincolnton 441 McAlister Road
Suite 1100A
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Shelby 101 Delta Park Drive
Shelby, NC 28150

Education

Duke University - Bachelor of Science
Georgetown University School of Medicine -- Doctor of Medicine
University of North Carolina Hospitals -- Internship, General Surgery
University of North Carolina Hospitals -- Residency, Orthopedics
Mt. Sinai Medical Center -- Fellowship, Shoulder

Practice

Specializes in Shoulder Reconstruction, Sports, and General Orthopaedics
Co-Head Team Physician of Gardner-Webb Bulldogs
Medical Director for the Gardner-Webb University Athletic Training Program
2014 Nicaragua Mission Trip
2012 Nicaragua Mission Trip
LIFT member for shoulder surgery

Member of the Cleveland County Medical Society
Member of the North Carolina Medical Society
Member of the North Carolina Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Awards

Named a 2023 Top Doctor by Charlotte Magazine
2022 North Carolina's Top Doctors, Charlotte Region, SouthPark Magazine
Named by US News & World Report as a Top Doctor
2004-2007 America’s Top Physicians, Consumer’s Research Council of America
2001 Commander’s Coin of Excellence, NNMC, Bethesda, MD
1999 United States Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
1994 Patton Award for Excellence in Teaching; Division of Orthopedics, University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill
1993-1994 Resident of the Year; Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC
1985 Commissioned as an Air Force Officer 1985 Magna Cum Laude; Duke University

Research

Klepps S, Bishop J, LinJ, Cahlon O, Strauss A, Hayes P, Flatow E: Prospective Evaluation of the Effect of Rotator Cuff Integrity on the Outcome of Open Rotator Cuff Repairs. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2004; 32, #7 1716-1722.
Cleeman E, Brunelli M, Gothelf T, Hayes P, Flatow E: Releases of Subscapularis Contracture: An Anatomic Study. J Shoulder and Elbow. 2003;12,#3: 231-36
Hayes P, Flatow E: Attrition Sign in Impingement Syndrome. Arthroscopy. 2002;18,#9: pE44
Hayes P, Hazrati Y, Flatow E: Complications and Failures in Instability Repairs. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery OKU: Shoulder and Elbow 2. 2002;chapter 12, pp.129-39.
Miller S, Hazrati Y, Cornwall R, Hayes P, Gothelf T, Gladstone J, Flatow EL: Failed Surgical Management of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. Orthopaedics. 2002;25: pp-12555-7.
Hayes P, Flatow EL: Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the Young Patient. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Instructional Course Lecture Series: #50. 2001; Vol. 50: pp. 73-88.
Hayes P, Flatow EL: Steps for Reliable Glenoid Exposure and Preparation. Techniques in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 2000; l (4): pp. 209-219.
Henderson R, Hayes P: Bone Mineralization in Children and Adolescents with a Milk Allergy. Bone and Mineral Research. 1994; 27: pp 1-12.
Kemp J, Hayes P, Henderson R: The Prevalence of Adolescent Tibia Vara. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, 1993.
https://www.shelbystar.com/story/news/2023/11/10/local-surgeon-credits-military-with-giving-opportunities-for-success/71516043007/

PRESENTATIONS

Miller S, Hazrati Y, Cornwall R, Hayes P, Gothelf T, Gladstone J, Flatow E: Failed Surgical Management of Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Seventeenth Open Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 2001.
Cleeman E, Gothelf T, Brunelli M, Hayes P, Flatow E: Soft Tissue Releases During Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: An Anatomic and Clinical Study. Annual Fellows Day, West Point, NY, June 2000.
Phipps M, Hayes P: Refractory Olecranon Bursitis: An Improved Surgical Technique. Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, Williamsburg, VA, 1999.
Hayes P, Henderson R: Bone Density in Children with a Milk Allergy. Orthopedic Research Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1994, and American Academy of Pediatrics, Washington, DC, 1993.
Hayes P, Henderson R: The Influence of Calcium Intake on Bone Density in “Milk Allergic” Patients. Pediatric Orthopedic Society at White Sulfur Springs, VA,1993.

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