About Us
Welcome
Welcome to our practice, and thank you for choosing us for your health care needs. You can relax knowing that you have chosen professionals with a sincere interest in your health and that of your family.
This comprehensive web site was designed to help you get to know us better. It will serve as a guide to the healthcare system and be a handy reference for many of the treatments that Dr. Hayden has developed over the years. It will also guide you to the most respected web links so you may obtain the most up-to-date medical information.
The web site was designed with you and your family in mind.
All office policies, fees and other important information can be found in this web site.
There are many useful forms and links to other sites that will provide information to help you take better care of yourself, and your family. Please refer to our website often for any updates. Please feel free to refer the site to friends and family.
Who We Are
When you make an appointment with us, you can be assured of the finest, most up-to-date care.
Our staff works as a team to provide the most up-to-date medical expertise with old-fashioned courtesy and compassion.
Dr. Hayden has been using Electronic Medical Records since 1997 to continuously improve quality of care. Almost every document and report has been scanned into the medical record since Jan, 2006.
All prescriptions are sent electronically to your pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Benefits Company (eg MEDCO, Express Scripts, etc).
Insurances Accepted
BlueCHIP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Healthmate and Coast-To-Coast plans
Tufts Health Plan
United Health Plans of New England
Several others-Contact office for info. on participation in other plans
REMINDER:
Most health-related diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol require visits every few months to monitor medications, blood pressures, blood sugar and HBA1C results, and specialist visits (eye doctor and foot doctor visits).
Please consider this when making work and vacation plans, etc.
Services Provided On-Site
Allergy Care
Asthma care
CDL (Drivers) Physical Exams
Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Testing On-Site
Computerized Spirometry Testing
Diabetes Teaching
Diet & Nutrition Counseling
Echocardiograms (ECHO)
Electrocardiograms (EKG)
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Family Medical Care (ages 2 and up)
Female Gynecological Exams
Health Education
House calls (for housebound patients only)
Minor Dermatologic Surgery (Biopsy for potential skin cancers)
Nerve Conduction Testing (For Diabetic and other Peripheral Neuropathies)
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments (For minor back strains,etc)
Pre-Employment Exams
Routine Immunizations (including Pediatric, Adult, Influenza and Pneumonia)
Specialized Immunizations (Gardasil, Hepatitis Series, Varivax)
School and Sports Physical Exams
Skin Cancer Evaluation
Smoking Cessation Programs
Sports Injuries care
Wellness and Nutritional Counselling
Available Through the WebSite
Email NOT available at this time
Podcasts on various health-related issues
Dr Hayden's Background
Solo Family Practice located in same location since 1987
Board-Certified in Family Medicine since 1988
Member Lifespan PSO (Physicians Service Organization) since 1996
Member Lifespan network of physicians and hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
Kent County Hospital
Rhode Island Hospital
Hasbro Children's Hospital
Office Staff
Receptionist and Registered Nurse
Trish is our nurse. She has been in nursing for over 24 years and you will find her knowledgeable in all areas of medicine. Her special focus is on childhood and adult immunizations. Do not hesitate to ask her any questions regarding immunizations and childhood diseases, as well as insurance issues that may arise.
Medical Assistant and Receptionist.
Marcia is our medical secretary and receptionist. She speaks fluent Portugese.
She is knowledgeable in most areas of family medicine and all areas of insurance, referrals, etc. You will find her very helpful with most medical and office-related issues. She is very proficient at obtaining insurance information online through insurance company portals and will be happy to assist you in these areas.


