Hayes Endocrine & Diabetes Center

Founded in 1997, Hayes Endocrine and Diabetes Center was an independent endocrinology practice serving patients throughout Tennessee and beyond. The practice was owned by Dr. Andrea Hayes, who spent nearly three decades caring for people with endocrine conditions. Her clinical work included diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity, and hormonal disorders. Dr. Hayes also brought personal experience with type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism to her understanding of illness and care. The website describes her transition from medical practice to writing about life as a physician and patient, including healthcare, illness, resilience, and humor. Her memoir is scheduled for publication in fall 2027 through She Writes Press, and a medical essay collection is forthcoming.