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Don Hayes Jr., MD, Pulmonology, Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

DonHayesJr.MDMS MEd

Pulmonology Cincinnati, OH

Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Transplantation Medicine, Pulmonary Vascular Medicine

Professor and Medical Director, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

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  • Office

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Programs
    3333 Burnet Ave, MLC 7041
    Cincinnati, OH 45229
    Phone+1 513-803-7009
    Fax+1 513-803-2183
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Summary

  • Dr. Don Hayes is a pediatric and adult pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cincinnati Children's Hospital and the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. He specializes in advanced lung disease, cystic fibrosis, and lung transplantation and is experienced in bronchoscopy, pulmonary function testing, transplant immunology, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary rehabilitation.

Education & Training

  • University of Cincinnati
    University of CincinnatiM.Ed., Medical Education for Healthcare, Summa Cum Laude, 2006 - 2011
  • University of Kentucky
    University of KentuckyM.S., Clinical & Translational Science, Summa Cum Laude, 2007 - 2010
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Pediatric Pulmonology, 2002 - 2005
  • Vidant Medical Center/East Carolina University
    Vidant Medical Center/East Carolina UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1998 - 2002
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Morehead State University
    Morehead State UniversityB.S., Biology & Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1987 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2002 - 2007
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2004 - 2006
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1999 - 2003
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Pulmonology
  • United Network for Organ SharingHeart and Lung Transplant Physician
  • United Network for Organ SharingLung Transplant Physician

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America’s Best Physicians 2015-2016
  • GlaxoSmithKline Distinguished Scholar in Respiratory Health American College of Chest Physicians CHEST Foundation, 2016
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Health Insurance and Use of Recommended Routine Care in Adults with Cystic Fibrosis  
    Joseph D Tobias, Don Jr Hayes, Wayne J Morgan, Susan S Li, The Clinical Respiratory Journal
  • 52-Year-Old Male With Upper Lobe Predominant Cystic Lung Disease Requiring Bilateral Lung Transplantation  
    Beal EW, Shilo K, Hayes D Jr, Pope-Harman AL, Am J Transplant, 1/1/2015
  • Survival in Adult Lung Transplant Recipients Receiving Pediatric Versus Adult Donor Allografts  
    Hayes D Jr, Whitson BA, Ghadiali SN, Lloyd EA, Tobias JD, Mansour HM, Black SM, Ann Thorac Surg, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Age-Related Survival Disparity Associated with Lung Transplantation in Cystic Fibrosis: An International Study.
    Hayes D Jr, Glanville AR, McGiffin D, Tobias JD, Tumin D, Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 1/1/2016
  • Donor arterial partial pressure of oxygen and outcomes after lung transplantation in children with cystic fibrosis.
    Hayes D Jr, Tumin D, Reynolds SD, Malleske DT, Tobias JD, Kopp BT, Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 1/1/2016
  • Influence of secondhand smoke exposure on arachidonic acid metabolism in infants and young children with cystic fibrosis.
    Kopp B, Rogers L, Mejias A, Hayes D, Tumin D, Woodley F, Thompson R, Groner J, Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Pediatric Leadership 
    Brenner Children’s Hospital and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC - 1/1/2016
  • Role of Lung Stem/Progenitor Cells in the Heterogeneity of Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease. 
    Center for Microbial Interface Biology and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohio State U - 1/1/2016
  • Treatment of Refractory Lung Failure in Children 
    Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Implications of the Lung Allocation Score. 
    Hayes D Jr, MedPageToday
    1/24/2016
  • Video Game Addiction. 
    Hayes D Jr, Addiction.com
    1/29/2015
  • Climate shifts affect health of my patients. 
    Hayes D Jr, Columbus Dispatch Newspaper
    Columbus, OH - 1/22/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Is Your Hospital Prepared to Treat Vaping-Related Lung Injuries?
    Is Your Hospital Prepared to Treat Vaping-Related Lung Injuries?April 4th, 2022
  • New Guidelines for Home Oxygen Therapy in Children
    New Guidelines for Home Oxygen Therapy in ChildrenMarch 8th, 2019
  • Marion 9-Year-Old's Death Gives Life and Hope to Others
    Marion 9-Year-Old's Death Gives Life and Hope to OthersFebruary 24th, 2017

Grant Support

  • Implications of the Lung Allocation Score in Prioritizing Critically Ill Patients for Lung TransplantationAmerican College of Chest Physicians CHEST Foundation2016–2019
  • Tissue Stem Cells as Autologous Cell Therapy for Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2016–2018
  • CFTR modulator impact on macrophage function and inflammatory networksCystic Fibrosis Foundation Research Award2016–2018
  • Perfluorocarbons as a mucolytic for cystic fibrosis sputumCystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2016–2017
  • TDN Publications and Presentations Chair FTE Award 2016Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2016–2017
  • Center Initiative for Harvesting Respiratory Epithelium from Cystic Fibrosis PatientsCystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2016–2017
  • OhioSOT Research NetworkClinical and Translational Science Award, The Ohio State University National Institutes of Health/National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences2016–2017
  • Ohio Solid Organ Transplant (OhioSOT) Research NetworkOhio Solid Organ Transplantation Consortium2016–2017
  • Metabolomics approach to the study of pulmonary exacerbation in CF patients and acute allograft rejection in lung transplant patientsNationwide Children’s Hospital Clinical and Translational Intramural Research Award2015–2017
  • Human susceptibility to Legionella infectionNational Institutes of Health/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases2015–2017
  • Center Initiative for Harvesting Respiratory Epithelium from Cystic Fibrosis PatientsCystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2015–2016
  • Use of exhaled breath condensates to assess the composition of airway lining fluids of cystic fibrosis patientsNationwide Children’s Hospital Clinical and Translational Intramural Research Award2014–2016
  • Center Initiative for Harvesting Respiratory Epithelium from Cystic Fibrosis PatientsCystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2014–2015
  • Development of a Perfusate to Support Extended Duration Normothermic Ex-Vivo Organ PerfusionOhio Solid Organ Transplantation Consortium2014–2015
  • Development of a Hemoglobin Oxygen Carrier Based Perfusate for Normothermic Ex-vivo Lung and Liver PerfusionCystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2014
  • Role of macrophage polarization in cystic fibrosis patients with pulmonary hypertensionCystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2014
  • B-cell Targeted Induction to Improve Outcomes in Pediatric Lung TransplantationNational Institutes of Health/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases2013–2014
  • An investigation of novel biomarkers for diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with cystic fibrosisNational Institutes of Health/National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences2013–2014
  • Viral Triggers of Alloimmunity and Autoimmunity in Pediatric Lung TransplantationNational Institutes of Health/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases2011–2013
  • Pulmonary Stresses Induced by Hyperthermia: Role of Airway Sensory NervesUS Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, Department of Defense2010–2011
  • A Portable Optical Flow-Oximeter for Assessment of Cerebral Hemodynamics and Metabolism during Obstructive Sleep ApneaAmerican Heart Association2009–2011
  • Assessment of Inflammation and Infection in Lung TransplantationKentucky Pediatrics Research Institute and the Children’s Miracle Network Award2009–2011
  • Effect of IK-6001 on ARDSIkaria (INO Therapeutics, LLC)2010
  • Role of cholinergic mechanisms in hyperthermia-induced bronchoconstriction in asthmaUniversity of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science Pilot Research Grant2009–2010
  • Role of cholinergic mechanisms in hyperthermia-induced bronchoconstriction in asthmaKentucky Pediatrics Research Institute and the Children’s Miracle Network Award2008–2010
  • In vivo impact of azithromycin on macrophage phenotype in P. aeruginosa infectionSociety of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists2008–2009
  • Kentucky Asthma and Smoking Cessation Program (KASCP)American Academy of Pediatrics2008–2009
  • Role of cholinergic mechanisms in hyperthermia-induced bronchoconstriction in asthmaPediatrics Research Institute and the Children’s Miracle Network Award2007–2008
  • Role of cholinergic mechanisms in hyperthermia-induced bronchoconstriction in asthmaNational Institutes of Health/National Center for Research Resources2007–2008
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Center GrantCystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2006–2007
  • Clinical Research Facilitation AwardCystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network2006–2007
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Physician Grand Rounds Travel GrantCystic Fibrosis Foundation2006
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation First Year Clinical Fellowship AwardCystic Fibrosis Foundation2005–2006
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Adult Pulmonary Fellow Travel GrantCystic Fibrosis Foundation2005
  • Pediatric Pulmonary Center Fellowship AwardMaternal Child Health Bureau, United States Department of Health and Human Services2003–2005
  • Pediatric Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows Conference AwardAmerican College of Chest Physicians2004
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Pediatric Pulmonary Fellow Travel GrantCystic Fibrosis Foundation2004
  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Research Loan Repayment AwardNational Institutes of Health2004
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Pediatric Pulmonary Fellow Travel GrantCystic Fibrosis Foundation2002
  • Policy Promotion GrantAmerican Medical Association2001
  • Career Development Award in Adolescent HealthThe Society for Adolescent Medicine2001
  • Factors that may be associated with adolescents’ awareness and attitudes towards health care and physicians and how that relates to their difficulties in obtaining health careChildren’s Miracle Network Grant, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics2000–2001

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