About Me
I am a medical oncologist who specializes in treating peritoneal cancers stemming from gastrointestinal and gynecological origins, such as ovarian and colorectal cancer, and cancers of the appendix and small intestine.
I am an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University and a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James, where my research focuses on using proteomics-based approaches to determine functionally significant signaling nodes within the tumor and its microenvironment using in vitro-based cell culture and co-culture systems. My work has led to the identification of several phosphorylated signaling proteins that are important across multiple ovarian cancer cell lines.
My laboratory interests also include understanding the c-MET axis in the tumor microenvironment in ovarian cancer, as well as the biology of mucinous neoplasms of ovarian/appendiceal and colonic origins. I have co-authored a number of articles that have appeared in well-respected publications, such as Journal of Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Journal of Biological Chemistry and Journal of Proteomics. I have also shared my work in several presentations to organizations, including the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
I love being at the OSUCCC – James. I work in the company of first-class physicians, all experts in their respective fields of study. We collaborate on new therapies and treatments for all types of cancer, and together we accomplish so much.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Colorectal Cancers
- Colon Cancers
- Mesothelioma
- Gallbladder Cancers
- Cecal Cancer
- Appendix Cancer
- Rectal Cancers
- Anal Cancers
- Stomach Cancers
- Anal Gland Cancer
- Endometrial Cancers
- Cervical Cancer
- Vaginal Cancers
- Vulvar Cancers
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Esophageal Cancers
- Pancreatic Cancers
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Ovarian Cancers
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Liver Cancers
- Peritoneal Cancers
Education and Training
Education History
Graduate
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX
9/1/1997 - 5/31/2005
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX
9/1/1997 - 6/30/2005
Internship
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC
6/24/2005 - 6/23/2006
Residency
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2008
Fellowship
National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2012
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Medical Oncology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
92 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.8 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.8 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.8 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.8 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Hays has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- AstraZeneca
- Eisai, Inc.
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- Immunogen, Inc.
- GOG Foundation, Inc.
- Mersana Therapeutics
- MJH LIfe Sciences
- Alkermes, Inc.
- AADI Biosciences
Dr. Hayes was very up front and explained every thing we ask bout.
The very best doctor. NP, nurses and staff
Dr. Hays never rushed you, answers any & all questions, clarifies everything & gives the best hugs.
Dr. Hays is very warm, engaging and informative. He speaks candidly at my request and I have complete trust in him for my continued care, even though this visit involved cancer recurrence, common for my condition as I understand it.
Dr. Hays & his team are awesome. Very caring. Excellent doctor!
Dr. Hays is always welcoming and friendly. Willing to listen to my concern.
Doctor Hays is absolutely wonderful to talk to, we are so thankful for him. He never makes us feel rushed and answers all our questions.
We love our team with Dr Hays, Levi, Yan and team.
Dr. Hays is the very best & so his staff.
My care providers spent a good 3 hours explaining my cancer & various treatments & answering our concerns & questions.
Dr. Hays is awesome! He truly cares about his patients.
The care provider could show or give a little more care to patients given what we are going through.
The best!
The best!
Felt very comfortable & confident w/Dr. Hays.
Dr. Hays and his staff are highly skilled and take the time needed to answer all your questions.