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
Post-Graduate 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, Sherman, Texas
1995 – 1997 Flight Physician – Carraway Medical Center Lifesaver Birmingham, Alabama
Awards & 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 & 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” – Sherman, 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, Sherman, 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
