Neurology

Ryan Hays, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Neurology; Epilepsy Section Head; Director of Sleep Medicine

Frisco, TX

Ryan S. Hays, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, serving as Epilepsy Section Head and Director of Sleep Medicine for Parkland Health & Hospital System. He specializes in epilepsy and seizures, particularly managing patients with refractory epilepsy as Medical Director of epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG) services at Clements University Hospital. Dr. Hays also oversees the sleep medicine service at Parkland, expertly diagnosin

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)
Clinical Neurophysiology (ABPN)
Epilepsy (ABPN)
Sleep Medicine (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine (MD, null)
Residency: Northwestern University (Neurology, null)
Fellowship: Northwestern University (Sleep Medicine, null)
Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals (Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy, null)

Years in Practice

22+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
ABPN — Board Certified in Epilepsy
2026
ABPN — Board Certified in Clinical Neurophysiology
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

EpilepsySleep MedicineClinical Neurophysiology

Conditions & Treatments

Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCS)Drug-Resistant EpilepsyPeripheral NeuropathySleep ApneaEpilepsy & Seizure DisordersSleep Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Parkland Health & Hospital System
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Clements University Hospital
Texas Health Frisco

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Hays treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Hays accept Aetna insurance?

Ryan Hays's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Hays practice?

Ryan Hays practices in Frisco, TX with hospital affiliations including Parkland Health & Hospital System, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Clements University Hospital.

What does Dr. Hays specialize in?

Ryan Hays is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine, and Clinical Neurophysiology.

How long has Dr. Hays been practicing?

Ryan Hays has 22+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Hays's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine (MD, null); Residency: Northwestern University (Neurology, null); Fellowship: Northwestern University (Sleep Medicine, null).