Dr. John Hayes Jr. MD

The practice charges a flat monthly membership fee that covers most primary care needs. Visits, virtual care, messaging, and follow-ups all fall under the membership. There are no hidden fees, and Dr. Hayes maintains transparent pricing throughout.

The practice does not accept insurance for membership fees or primary care services. Patients pay directly through their monthly membership. Lab and imaging costs through the practice often run below typical insurance rates, which helps offset out-of-pocket expenses for many patients.

Yes. South Shore Direct Primary Care offers same-day appointments. The practice keeps a smaller patient panel specifically to make this level of access possible.

Dr. Hayes offers virtual visits to patients throughout Massachusetts. Patients can join the practice for telehealth-only care or combine virtual and in-person visits depending on their needs.

Membership covers visits, virtual care, direct messaging with Dr. Hayes, and follow-ups. The practice also offers neuropathy treatment, laser therapy, nutritional counseling, orthotics fitting, cardiovascular risk assessment, cancer screening, and physical therapy coordination as part of its integrated care approach.

The practice currently accepts new patients. You can reach the office by phone, text, or email to start the enrollment process. Dr. Hayes and his team welcome patients from the South Shore area and across Massachusetts for telehealth care.

Dr. Hayes spends close to an hour with new patients at their initial visit. That time goes toward a thorough review of health history, current concerns, and goals. Most primary care first visits run far shorter.

Neuropathy treatment is a central clinical focus of the practice. Dr. Hayes treats diabetic neuropathy, small and large fiber neuropathy, and other forms of peripheral neuropathy. He uses photobiomodulation (laser therapy) as a primary tool and founded the NeuropathyDR Treatment Center model used by physicians across the country.

Yes. Members can contact Dr. Hayes directly by text, phone, or message. Direct access to the physician is a core feature of the practice model.

South Shore Direct Primary Care provides primary and preventive care for adult patients on the South Shore and across Massachusetts via telehealth. The practice emphasizes preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and integrative care for a broad adult patient population.