Dr. Kevin R. Hayes

age: 37 | Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Texarkana Cardiology Associates

Dr. Kevin Hayes’ wife, Deedee, will tell you that her husband is “an electrician of the heart.” That’s the easiest way to describe his role as Texarkana’s first and only cardiac electrophysiologist. “I get to help cure people of often debilitating heart rhythm disorders,” he elaborated. “I get to work with an amazing team of professionals every day in the EP lab. We, quite literally, restore the rhythm of life.”

The Hayes family moved to Texarkana in 2015 and have since established themselves as volunteers and supporters of their church, St. Edward’s Catholic Church, as well as First Choice

Pregnancy Center. Kevin can often be seen participating in local 5K and 10K charity races. “That way, I get to be supportive and enjoy a nice run in the process,” he laughed. 

Best advice you’ve ever received:

“ALWAYS ANTICIPATE PROBLEMS.” – KEVIN’S FATHER, KENNETH HAYES, WHEN HE WAS TEACHING HIM TO DRIVE

Kevin’s few free hours are usually spent with his big family. “I somehow convinced a beautiful woman to marry me, and together we had four (usually) wonderful kids – Brielle, Caroline, Rhett and Remy,” he said. For the foreseeable future, Kevin hopes to continue doing what he does today: “spending time with my family, running, and treating patients with heart rhythm disorders here in Texarkana.” 

Name something about you that very few people know:

“I used to be a professional musician. When I was in high school, local funeral homes hired me to play Taps to honor our veterans.”