About
Dr. William Aaron Hayter grew up in Abingdon, Virginia, and carries a deep connection to the Appalachian Highlands community he now serves. He earned his Bachelor of Chemistry at Birmingham-Southern College before completing his Doctor of Medicine at St. George's University School of Medicine. His clinical training spanned some of the country's most demanding healthcare settings, including The Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York, Jersey City Medical Center and Englewood Medical Center in New Jersey, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Englewood Hospital Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey.
Dr. Hayter holds board certification in internal medicine and maintains licenses in both Virginia and Tennessee. He spent six years serving patients at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee before launching Highlands Internal Medicine. Colleagues and patients know him for his calm, compassionate approach and his focus on long-term wellness. He handles complex cases with confidence and takes a preventive-first approach to adult care. Outside of medicine, Dr. Hayter farms, hikes the Appalachian trails, dives in the deep sea, and spends time with his family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Birmingham-Southern College, Bachelor of Chemistry
Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Englewood Hospital Medical Center, Englewood, New Jersey
Additional Training
Clinical training at The Brooklyn Hospital Center (New York), Jersey City Medical Center (New Jersey), Englewood Medical Center (New Jersey), and University of Alabama at Birmingham; previously served at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee for six years
Certifications
Who is Dr. Hayter right for?
Dr. Hayter is a strong fit for adults 18 and older seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Patients managing chronic or complex conditions benefit from his internal medicine background and experience handling difficult cases. His preventive focus makes him well suited for adults who want to stay ahead of health risks. Patients in Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee who value direct physician access and same-day or in-home visits will find his tiered membership model flexible. Gold-tier members who need house calls or early morning and late evening appointments also find his practice accommodating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hayter treats a broad range of adult conditions through his internal medicine and preventive medicine training. He handles routine primary care, chronic disease management, and complex medical cases. His clinical background across multiple high-volume hospital systems gave him experience with a wide variety of health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Hayter holds board certification in internal medicine. He also maintains active medical licenses in both Virginia and Tennessee.
Dr. Hayter completed his Internal Medicine residency at Englewood Hospital Medical Center in Englewood, New Jersey. His broader clinical training included rotations at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Englewood Medical Center, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr. Hayter spent six years serving patients at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee before establishing Highlands Internal Medicine. His training and residency add several additional years of clinical experience to that total.
Yes. Dr. Hayter offers house calls for Gold-tier members who live within 30 minutes of the Abingdon, Virginia office. Gold membership also includes early morning and late evening appointment availability.
Dr. Hayter takes a calm, compassionate approach with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and long-term wellness. He prioritizes direct communication and individualized attention for every patient. His goal is to build lasting relationships with his patients rather than provide episodic care.
Yes. Dr. Hayter holds medical licenses in both Virginia and Tennessee. He serves patients across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee.
Silver and Gold members have direct contact with Dr. Hayter for urgent questions and faster response times. Bronze members reach him through the DocVilla patient portal. All tiers include physician access as part of the membership.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026