Meet Our Doctors
The board-certified pediatricians of Hayes Pediatrics
Dr. Lisa Hayes, DO
Board-Certified Pediatrician and Founder of Hayes Pediatrics
Growing up in Tampa Bay, I had an incredibly loving and caring pediatrician who made me feel special at every stage of development. Her influence in my early life left an indelible impression. So much so, when it came to choosing a career path, I set my sights on becoming a pediatrician.
I was inspired to start Hayes Pediatrics to restore my vision of working closely with parents to address their health and wellness concerns, and help their children to experience healthy, thriving childhoods. My practice is different by design -- it is built on the pillars of accessibility, trust and individual care.
My goal is to provide Tampa Bay families with a preferred choice: a dedicated pediatrician who knows her patients and their families intimately, is accessible when needed, and possesses the abilities, experience and network of pediatric medical specialists, to be able to address the full range of parent's pediatric needs and concerns.
I currently live in South Tampa with my husband Alex Hayes, an interventional radiologist, and our three beautiful, busy boys - Brody (2014), Hudson (2017) and Dylan (2020). As a family, we enjoy beach days, our boys' sports activities and charitable fun runs, while I love cooking healthy meals and fitness.
Education & Training
- B.S. in Neuroscience, University of Miami
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Bradenton)
- Pediatric Residency, University of South Florida (Tampa General Hospital/All Children's Hospital)
- Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics, 2015
Dr. Melissa Horton, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Not everyone is fortunate enough to hold on to a childhood dream, but from the age of four, I knew I wanted to become a physician. During medical school, I discovered my passion for pediatrics and found my true calling in caring for children and supporting families through every stage of development.
Over the past eight years, I have had the privilege of serving families in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia as a General Pediatrician. The experiences, knowledge, and growth as a physician were so important during those early years of my career, but the most important pieces I will carry with me are the relationships. I believe that strong, trusting parent-patient-physician relationships are the foundation of excellent pediatric care, and I am passionate about providing thoughtful, individualized care while supporting parents through the joys and challenges of raising healthy children.
As a military spouse, orders to move from Virginia to Florida came with both trepidation and excitement. I knew it was time to pursue medicine the way I hoped to practice - personalized, relationship-based care. The move gave me that opportunity, and joining Hayes Pediatrics was a natural fit because of our shared commitment to accessibility, trust, and building meaningful connections with families. As a born-and-raised Floridian, I am grateful for the opportunity to return home and continue caring for children in the Tampa Bay community.
I currently live in South Tampa with my husband RJ, our son, Trace (2012), and our daughter, Riley (2016). Our family enjoys the beach, RV camping, sports, and concerts, while I enjoy baking and working out.
Education & Training
- B.S. in Biology, Florida State University
- Doctor of Medicine, University of South Florida
- Pediatric Residency, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (EVMS)
- Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics, 2018
