Children’s National Hospital - Fredericksburg (Mary Washington Hospital)

K Chippendale

Dr Hayes is simply a blessing to his patients and their families. After working with multiple doctors, I can say he is the most caring, understanding, contemplative and intelligent pediatric gastroenterologist we’ve encountered. Four years ago, my upper-elementary child presented with gastrointestinal problems that doctors at other hospitals couldn’t properly diagnose. Dr Hayes took the time to fully understand our entire family’s history, consulted with doctors nationally and locally, and put our child on the road to wellness. We are incredibly grateful for him.

don black

Dr. Hayes, you were the 1st person who really took our son’s condition seriously and gave us hope that you would help him. Your determination to understand his condition as well as treat the entire family with abundant kindness was tremendous. We felt comfortable by your bedside manner and pray that other families who are experiencing the same condition will be led to you. I will always remember how you took the time to explain everything and when we would ask another question you would stop what you were doing, sit down with us, look at us, and answer that question and any others until we understood. My wife and I were humbled when you called us at home to check on our son or give us updates on your diagnosis. You have a very kind way about you and it shows!

Anna Martin

Dr. Hayes believed in me and my newborns issues when I was referred to him. He was relentless to determine what was going on with her stomach. He was attentive during each appointment, always responded quickly to messages via the portal or by phone. He never gave up, and now here we are 16 months later doing great. Not only is he personable but extremely knowledgeable with endless paths to take or cross off! If you need a pediatric GI, do NOT hesitate to see Dr. Hayes!

Mary Beth O

Dr. Christopher Hayes is an excellent doctor. He is the only doctor that could figure out what my daughter's medical issue was. Great bed side manner. Daughter loved him and trusted him. Sad to hear he is no longer with the practice.