"Dear Dr. Hayter & Staff with many thanks and much appreciation for the great experience I have had during my partial knee replacement. This being my first experience in your office I was always so comfortable and at peace feeling I was getting the very best care. Enjoy the blueberry bread."

Donna Colewell - October 2021

"Dr. Hayter re-surfaced my hip 12 years ago at age 80 and I have played conpetitive tennis three time per week since that time with no problems. I saw him recently and he has loosened up somewhat - he smiles once in a while now. Get over it, he is the best at his trade."

Virgil Sweet | Jan 06, 2020

"Dr. Hayter is the best in the business. He has operated on me 5 times with good results. A real straight shooter."

Ron Prevost | Oct 02, 2019

"I know by referral that he is an excellent orthopedic surgeon. He did 3 joint replacements for my mother, so when I needed help with my arthritic knees I drove 2 hours for his services. He is not warm and fussy, so don't expect that. He knows his stuff and is very direct. Stay on topic and you'll be fine."

KA Statum | Sep 26, 2019

"Excellent in making an appointment and waiting time. After x-rays we’re taken everything found was discussed in detail. We were never rushed and learned a lot about what was actually causing my husband’s pain in his back and legs."

Robin Geller-Caristo, FL | Jan 30, 2019

"I would recommend this office to everyone who needs it, my consult was 6-13- 17 has surgery 6- 30 and had final appointment, whole experience was WONDERFUL, surgery was great."

Theresa B. in Largo, FL | Jul 18, 2017

"Absolutely best doctor/surgeon. His confidence in himself along with his education & experience deserves to be recognized. If you’re looking for a surgeon, look no more...he is top notch. Office staff is also great. Informative, understanding & always caring. Highly recommended."

Theresa in Clearwater FL | Jan 31, 2017

"I am pleased to be able to recommend Dr. Hayter because of his outstanding surgical skills and warm compassionate bedside manner. I wish that this simple declarative sentence would be sufficient but I feel my story maybe a little unique. First, some background information. I played college football in the 1950s and I guess my body took a bit of a pounding particularly my joints. Dr. Hayter has replaced my left knee, my right shoulder and my left hip twice.

Aha, I hear you say the doctor must have used that defective hip joint we have all heard about ad nauseam on TV by lawyers trying to drum up business. That is not true, not true! I needed my second hip replacement because I tried to drop an upright freezer on myself breaking my femur near or at my artificial hip replacement. Paramedics took me by ambulance to a local hospital where eventually a Dr. holding my x-rays said "you had your hip replaced in Largo and would I mind going to back to Largo to have it fixed." I said, "I would rather have Dr. Hayter fix my leg.

Now for that bedside manner, Dr. Hayter said to me, "Ernie you are almost 80 years old, stop acting like a 20 year old." Well I never listened to my mother, so I doubt I will listen to my doctor. Even if he's right."

Ernest Mielke - Knee, Shoulder and Hip Replacement

"Praise God for the people God places in our life. Thank you Suzy Gardner for introducing Dr. Hayter to us. My hubby Tom had his partial knee resurfacing done on August 11th and he was released 17 days later, encouraged to get back to golfing, etc. What an awesome surgeon Dr. Hayter is and his entire staff is spectacular. We are both so thankful for this wonderful experience. Thank you Dr. Hayter & staff. We are blessed."

T. H. in New Port Richey,

"I was first recommended to make an appointment with this doctor before undergoing a partial knee replacement. Gathered my x-rays and MRI and went to see him. Since my knee was not bone on bone, he was able to help me using new technologies including Stem Cell Therapy and Subcondroplasty. This procedure was performed 7 weeks ago and I have no knee pain!"

G. M. in The Villages, FL

"My husband had a total hip resurfacing and I had a partial knee resurfacing done recently. We both have had a very positive and successful outcome in our experience with Dr. Hayter and his staff. We will continue to be huge advocates of Dr. Hayter and the technique he used for our surgeries which were less invasive and our recovery time has been faster. In our opinion, anyone contemplating a total knee or hip replacement needs to contact him before undergoing these types of surgeries.
Dr. Hayter has changed my life! Instead of sever spinal surgery and powerful pain pills he explained to me at length that I needed an arthritis regimen. Wow, after so many doctors over 15 years, no one ever addressed osteoarthritis. After starting on a NSAI, I can now walk without intense pain and am taking Pilates lessons. Dr. Hayter is truly a miracle worker. Thank you!"

Lorne and Susan in Trinity, FL | Jul 14, 2017

"I was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Hayter. He spent at least 35 minutes with me, reviewing my history, and my x-rays. He treated my left knee with a cortisone injection which gave me considerable relief. He also prescribed Celebrex for my arthritis which is working great and does not effect my I&R. He also said that he would do a right hip replacement if necessary without using an IVC filter. If and when I have my right hip replaced, I will definitely use Dr. Hayter!"

Sincerely, Edward (Ned) Dietz

"Dr Hayter gave me back my active lifestyle. I have NO pain in either knee after bilateral partial knee resurfacing in 2014 and 2015. I ride my bicycle 30 to 60 miles a week, I ride my off road bike at Carlton preserve over roots and through holes dug by the wild hogs. For my 60yo birthday I rode my bike from Key Largo to Key West over 2 days and had a blast. Before surgery I had swelling and pain in both knees, on ibuprophen and had to ice my knees after work every day. I LOVE Dr Hayter."

D. L. in Venice, FL

"I would and have recommended Dr. Hayter to many others I feel he is the best in the country for Orthopedic care I even travel over 800 miles for his care He is very informative if you have questions and always makes you feel like your important to him . I have had both hips replaced by him and the best care i could have and also his team like he said is the best as well his nursing staff and office staff are top notch ..and you never have to wait long at all for him."

B. P. in Bristol Virginia

"Dr. Hayter began a very thorough exam by asking specific questions about my pain and listening very carefully to my concerns. The physical exam was very thorough as was his review of x - rays and MRI . He fully explained the basis of diagnosis. I especially appreciated the amount of time spent with me during this visit."

W. H.

"The other surgeons that I went to were all telling me that I need a full knee replacement. Dr. Hayter said, “No you don’t, and I’ll tell you why.” And he showed me with the x-ray in hand exactly why I could get away with a partial and he said the recovery time is much quicker, much better, you’ll enjoy it. So I went forward. Well, I consider myself to be a very lucky guy. Here I am, four weeks past my surgery and I’m ready to enjoy golfing."

Joe DiMeo - Partial Knee Resurfacing