Dr. Eriel Hayes joined the Cook Children's Forest Park practice in 2012. Dr. Hayes grew up in Denton, TX and attended the University of North Texas for undergrad. She then attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX and did her internship and residency in pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Fort Worth Pediatric Society.  She loves all aspects of pediatrics, including advocacy, nutrition, and watching her patients grow and develop.  Her husband, Matt, is also a physician and is currently finishing training in Anesthesia. They are very excited to start building a life in Fort Worth with their cat, Kirby. Outside of medicine, Dr. Hayes enjoys running, dance, singing, and reading.