About
Dr. Andrea Hayes is a board-certified endocrinologist with over 25 years in private practice and a clinical focus on diabetes, thyroid disease, and metabolic health. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, then completed a three-year internal medicine residency at the University of Tennessee, Baptist Hospital in Nashville. She went on to a three-year fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Vanderbilt University, where she engaged in both clinical research and patient care. She chose Vanderbilt specifically for its strength in diabetes medicine.
). She carries active licensure in both Tennessee and Florida. Her connection to diabetes is personal. She received a Type 1 diagnosis at age 15 with no family history of the disease and began using an insulin pump at 19. That experience shapes how she treats every patient. She is passionate about helping people navigate the full complexity of living with diabetes, including exercise, weight management, cardiovascular risk, and the practical realities of managing the disease through daily life. A native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, she now lives in the Naples area and is active in the local community.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Tennessee, Baptist Hospital Nashville (3-year)
Fellowship
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, Vanderbilt University (3-year)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hayes right for?
Dr. Hayes is a strong fit for adults managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who want a physician with deep personal and clinical expertise. Patients dealing with thyroid disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome, or cardiovascular risk benefit from her broad endocrine focus. She works well with patients who rely on insulin pumps or continuous glucose monitors and need hands-on device support. Her home and office visit options suit patients who prefer flexible, unhurried access to their physician.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hayes treats a wide range of endocrine and metabolic conditions. Her clinical focus includes Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risk, and hormone imbalances. She also manages cholesterol disorders, hypertension, and evaluates thyroid nodules using ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy.
Yes. Dr. Hayes holds board certification in diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism. E. credential. She maintains active medical licensure in both Florida and Tennessee.
Dr. Hayes earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed a three-year internal medicine residency at the University of Tennessee, Baptist Hospital in Nashville. She then completed a three-year fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Vanderbilt University, where she pursued both clinical research and patient care.
Yes. Dr. Hayes received a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at age 15 and began using an insulin pump at 19. That lived experience informs how she treats every patient. She understands the daily practical demands of managing diabetes, including exercise, diet, device management, and cardiovascular health.
Yes. Dr. Hayes provides education and training for insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. She also monitors blood glucose readings remotely and works with insurance companies to secure approvals for devices and supplies. Patients managing complex regimens benefit from her hands-on technical support.
Dr. Hayes focuses on the full complexity of living with metabolic disease, not just lab numbers. She addresses exercise, weight management, cardiovascular risk, and the practical realities of daily disease management. Her own experience with Type 1 diabetes gives her insight that goes beyond standard clinical training.
Yes. Dr. Hayes sees patients at home, at their office, or via telemedicine. She designed her practice to offer flexible access so members can receive consistent care without logistical barriers.
Dr. Hayes has more than 25 years of experience in endocrinology. She founded Hayes Endocrine and Diabetes Center in Nashville in 1997 and led that private practice for over 24 years before establishing her concierge practice in Naples, Florida.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026