Dr. Philip Hayes

Dr Philip Hayes completed his undergraduate training at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) and was awarded the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh) cum laude in 2000. He began his plastic surgery training at the University of Cape town in 2005 and completed this in 2011. He became a fellow of the College of Medicine of South Africa (FC plastic surgery) in 2010.

In 2011 he was awarded his MMED in plastic surgery (passed with distinction) at UCT. In addition, he has presented and won numerous awards for clinical research papers at both local and international congresses.

Dr Hayes is currently working at the Hillcrest Private Hospital but is also a part time consultant in the Plastic and Reconstructive surgery department at the University of Natal. He strives for excellence in all that he does and this is reflected by the numerous awards and accolades that he has received, both during his undergraduate training and in the subsequent years.

Awards

  • Several academic scholarships for being in the top 2%
  • Crawford College bronze medal (awarded to the student who obtains the 3rd highest mark for mathematics major for that year)
  • AH Wadee medal for anatomy (for the student in 2nd year medicine or dentistry who obtains the highest anatomy mark for that year)
  • Jack Distiller prize for community medicine (awarded to the student who obtains the highest mark in   community medicine in the final year of training)
  • Graduated, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBCh WITS), Cum laude (with distinction) (2000)
  • 2005 - Won the junior investigators award
  • 2006 - Won the junior investigators award
  • Trubshaw Medal (for the doctor who obtains the highest mark in the country for the surgical primary examinations)
  • Service bonuses for outstanding work performance as a registrar (2006)
  • Service bonuses for outstanding work performance as a registrar (2009)
  • Passed Masters in Medicine (MMED) in plastic surgery with distinction, through the University of Cape Town (2011)
  • Won the junior investigators award at the annual surgical research society (SRS) of South Africa meeting (2005) for: An equation to predict a likely fatal outcome in damage control casualties.
  • Won the junior investigators award at the annual South African Gastroenterology Society conference in Port Elizabeth (2006) for: The clinical features and management of Solid pseudopapillary tumours of the pancreas.
  • Won the prize for the best registrars paper for: The current management of phalangeal fractures and complex finger fractures; presented at the 2010 plastic surgical registrars symposium in Johannesburg.
  • MMED in plastic surgery (passed with distinction 2011): Ethnic- Specific associations between Abdominal and Gluteal fat distribution and the Metabolic complications of Obesity: Implications for the use of Liposuction.

International Fellowships

To further his knowledge and training he subsequently completed two international fellowships over a period of 18 months. His first fellowship was in the plastic surgery department at the Royal Free Hospital in London and focused particularly on skin malignancies, breast reconstructive surgery, hand surgery and cosmetic surgery.

The second fellowship was a cosmetic surgery fellowship performed at the Wellington Hospital in London. During these fellowships he gained invaluable experience and had the opportunity to work with and to learn from some of the worlds leading plastic surgeons.

Our Clients' Testimonials

Dr Hayes’ exceptional skill and knowledge of his craft, and care and understanding for his patients is unmatched. From patient and detailed explanations to in-hospital care, you will not find a more dedicated Doctor to your cause, than Dr. Phillip Hayes. In addition, he has the most caring staff, who focus all their expertise on helping your recovery be safe, comfortable, quick, and complete. An amazing practice full of amazing and exceptional people.

(M.B.)

Professional treatment by one of the best plastic surgeons. Great results from Botox.

(J.S.)

Dr Hayes has been an absolute star. We were very impressed with the care and communication that he provided. The anesthetist was also great. A really good team.

(D.M.)

I am very grateful to you for helping me when I was so stressed with the ? chemo reaction.
A very big thank you for all that you have done for me.

(M.W.)

Dr Hayes is an amazing guy I am so incredibly happy with my results and my long journey, he also has brilliant staff, so compassionate. I couldn't have asked for a better Dr or staff to have walked this journey with me over the last 7 months.

(K.S.)

I wanted to thank you for your kindness both before and after the procedure. The operation was a total success and I have had no discomfort or concerns what so ever. The good wishes and empathy I was given were also greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure meeting you all.

(D.M.)

Dr Hayes has changed my life. Absolutely fantastic doctor. Thank u Dr Hayes… you are the best x

(R.D.)

Philip Hayes you are professional, thorough, caring and took every itty bitty titty concern into account and delivered!! Great team you operate with…literally and figuratively speaking!
I would go through the whole procedure again!
Service of hospital staff and personal care, even if just the slightest favour or request, it was done with a smile and no effort!

(I.B.)

"You need a mastectomy" what a shock it is to hear those words but what a positive journey it was. Dr Hayes is incredible at what he does and I am so thankful he was my surgeon! The results are beyond any I could have wished for.

(K.P.P.)

I wanted to thank all of you, for your kindness and compassion during my reconstruction process. I was terrified to begin with, and now that I am finished I am simply delighted … what a wonderful job Dr Hayes! My husband and I are thrilled with the result. More importantly my confidence has been restored after Breast Cancer treatment, which was so traumatic…

(C.U.)

We can’t believe we have been in NZ for almost a year! I had some appointments with the GP and after hearing about my history they referred me to an oncologist. Both the GP (Who is a British lady) and the oncologist along with his 2 nurses, all said they have never seen such a great reconstruction, or LAT Flap!!!!!!! So once again, thank YOU!

(M.C.)