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Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD

(Richard Hayden, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery), Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat) and Facial Plastic Surgery

McGill University Faculty of Medicine (1974)

Professional interests include: endocrine surgery, microvascular surgery, reconstructive surgery, and more.

5779 E. Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054

(480) 342-2000

Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD is a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery), otolaryngology (ear nose and throat) and facial plastic surgery. He graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 1974 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic and MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA.

Office Locations

5779 E. Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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Some issues Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News

“There simply aren't enough cases for us to draw conclusions in the medical literature,'' said Dr. Richard Hayden, chairman of the hospital's department of otolaryngology, who performed the surgical...”—"Ford Has Surgery to Relieve Swelling From Abscess in Tongue (Published 2000)", New York Times, August 2000

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2023

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By Volume:

modified radical neck dissection

In 2023, Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD performed more modified radical neck dissection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	30
doctor visit	739
ear procedures	147
excision	43
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	258
lymph node procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	258
neck surgery	30
nosebleed treatment	18
plastic surgery procedures	20
reconstructive surgery	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
salivary gland surgery	11
soft tissue surgery	13
tissue transfer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	33
doctor visit	953
ear procedures	116
excision	33
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	305
lymph node procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	305
neck surgery	33
plastic surgery procedures	18
reconstructive surgery	18
salivary gland surgery	15
tissue transfer	18
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	81
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	24
doctor visit	817
ear procedures	33
excision	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	238
lymph node procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	238
neck surgery	24
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	415
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	56
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	759
ear procedures	50
excision	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	201
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	201
neck surgery	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	562
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	838
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	128
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	14
doctor visit	587
ear procedures	11
excision	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	138
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	138
neck surgery	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	45
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	387
excision	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	75
neck surgery	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	28
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	326
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	68
minimally invasive procedures	68

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	24
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	169
excision	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	30
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	30
neck surgery	15
plastic surgery procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	12
tissue transfer	12
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	14
doctor visit	119
excision	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	25
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	25
neck surgery	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	13
doctor visit	157
excision	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	47
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	47
neck surgery	13
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were dissection, neck surgery, lymph node procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	15
doctor visit	149
excision	15
lymph node procedures	15
neck surgery	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Phoenix, AZ were laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ear procedures and excision.

dissection	18
doctor visit	469
ear procedures	71
excision	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	138
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	138
neck surgery	18
nosebleed treatment	18
plastic surgery procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
salivary gland surgery	13
soft tissue surgery	13
tissue transfer	16
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	287
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	115
85 and over	32
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	137

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed residency at University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine (1974)

Residency: University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals (1978)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (1978)

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard E. Hayden, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$4,842 Universal Mandible $4,636	ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM $141	MAXFACE $65
Synaptive Medical Inc.	$1,262 Brightmatter Drive/Guide $1,262
Baxter Healthcare	$120 Surgical Care - Microsurgery $120
Spirox Inc	$115 Latera $115
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$107 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $107
Other	$205 Energy# Harmonic $100	Provox HMEs $64	Da Vinci Surgical System $41

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$4,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,674
Food and Beverage	$977

Biography

Dr. Richard Hayden practices facial plastic surgery, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Areas of expertise for Dr. Hayden include facial plastic surgery, head and neck cancer, and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Hayden attended medical school at McGill University Faculty of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. Dr. Hayden has received professional recognition including the following: Dean's Award - Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; Visiting Professor - Northwestern University; and Visiting Professor - University of Alabama. He is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic.