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Andrew J Hayden, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Clinic Appointments: (386) 457-6480
Overall Satisfaction:

About Andrew Hayden

Andrew Hayden, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon at UF Health Orthopaedics – Medical Center of Deltona who specializes in sports medicine and uses minimally invasive techniques to treat injuries and conditions of the knee, shoulder, hip and elbow. Dr. Hayden is an expert shoulder and knee surgeon with specialty training in rotator cuff, labrum, ACL, meniscus and cartilage injuries. He also offers minimally invasive joint replacement of the shoulder, knee, and hip.

Dr. Hayden is committed to providing patient-centered care and partners with each patient to develop an individualized care plan that meets their needs and gets them back to enjoying the activities they love.

Prior to joining UF Health, Dr. Hayden attended the University of Florida where he graduated, cum laude, with a degree in Exercise Physiology. He earned his medical degree at the University of South Florida before completing his orthopaedic surgical residency at State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center. Following his orthopedic residency, he was selected to pursue subspecialized training in sports medicine at Emory University. During his time in Atlanta, he served as a team physician for the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, as well as Georgia Tech football and basketball.

Dr. Hayden served in multiple leadership roles throughout his training, including academic chief resident and president of the Gamma chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Dr. Hayden is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and the American Medical Association.

Ratings & Reviews

In order to promote transparency and drive patient engagement, the comments below reflect honest, unedited reviews from actual patients.

Rating (278 ratings)

4.67

     

Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.78

     

Provider showed courtesy and respect
4.44

     

Provider listened carefully
4.50

     

Provider explained things clearly

Comments (92 received)

August 10, 2026
He gave excellent advice on my problem & we agreed on surgery at this time. Very up front with me. Fine Doctor Thx a lot.


August 6, 2026
He is great and takes the time to listen and speak soc8 can understand.


August 6, 2026
Dr Hayden listens to me & answers my questions in a manner I can understand.


July 23, 2026
Always courteous, knowledgeable, and takes the time to explain current situation and next steps


July 20, 2026
He was very thorough with his explanation


July 20, 2026
I asked to be seen without an appointment and he made time for me


July 6, 2026
I am very impressed with his knowledge and bedside manner.


June 26, 2026
Always helpful kind and caring


June 25, 2026
He gets me and my uniqueness


June 25, 2026
He is easy to talk to and listens


June 22, 2026
Dr Hayden has been my ortho Dr since Christmas 2025 and I feel more confident at every visit that I would soon be able to walk w/o the walker


June 22, 2026
See above


June 22, 2026
Like this Dr a great deal.. very attentive and gets right to the point..very direct


June 8, 2026
He was top notch


June 5, 2026
He seems like an excellent Dr and will explain and answer all questions. His concern is my well being


June 4, 2026
He has hands of an angel.. very professional


May 22, 2026
He's the best couldn't have asked for a better doctor.


May 22, 2026
Explained everything in detail, answered all my questions, was polite and courteous, and took his time with me.


May 21, 2026
Well rounded person , nice personality, and he listens to his patients


May 14, 2026
He is so caring explaining and making sure he is straight up to let you know what we could be facing asking what options do u wanna do not just telling u what he gonna do I just love that office they are so beautiful loving in that office I thank them cause when I need them they make it their business to get me in asap


May 7, 2026
Great!


May 4, 2026
Shay went above and beyond to assist me with getting my appointment scheduled.


May 1, 2026
I was recommended to this practice from a family member after the doctor a used for years had to medically retire and I am about a hour and a half away from this practice but very much worth the drive


April 23, 2026
Excellent team


April 20, 2026
I’m looking forward to having my Hip Replacement because of the care Dr Hayden and staff provided at my visit.


April 16, 2026
Great doctor!


April 9, 2026
Don’t make patients wait to be seen 30 minutes AFTER their appointment time!


April 2, 2026
They were so nice and caring!


March 30, 2026
Dr Hayden was great. Spent the right amount of time with me and answered all my questions and was very gentle with the injection that I had to have.


March 30, 2026
I have already referred a patient to him.


March 12, 2026
Understanding my specific concrrnz in a professional manner


February 16, 2026
Great


February 9, 2026
Dr. Hayden was great at explaining everything in a way for my child to understand as well.


February 5, 2026
Considering the surgery recommended


February 5, 2026
Easy to talk to, very professional


January 30, 2026
Dr. Hayden is genuinely concerned about my overall health. He takes his time and listens to me. He answers any questions I may have in detail and suggest solutions.


January 26, 2026
Dr Hayden very easy to talk with about problem


January 23, 2026
Dr. Andrew Hayden listens to his patients. He does everything in his power in my opinion to really help his patients and explains his findings in such a way that anyone could understand. I appreciate very much how well I was treated there!!


January 8, 2026
Excellent


January 8, 2026
He was pleased to work with


August 5, 2025
Awesome


August 5, 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Dr Hayden. I'm happy with his plan & hopeful that Celebrex & Cortisone Injections will help my knee pain & swelling.


August 5, 2025
Good


August 3, 2025
Dr. Hayden was very thorough, made me feel comfortable and understood my concerns.


August 1, 2025
Good


July 29, 2025
Dr. Hayden is totally top shelf! Thorough, professional, caring, personal and just a great idea individual


July 8, 2025
Dr. Hayden's experience has educated me on ways to manage my chronic knee pain. I am so grateful for his help and I'm in a lot less pain now thanks to his advice.


July 8, 2025
Very thorough in explaining situation


July 1, 2025
Dr. Hayden used a pragmatic approach to diagnosis and treatment. He was conscientious of what was best for me and what I was comfortable with.


June 28, 2025
Dr. Hayden was wonderful


June 24, 2025
Dr. Hayden is learned, compassionate, professional, easy to talk to, and his respones are understandable. You are fortunate to have him. He is an incredible positive representative of your facility. Dont take him for hranted. His abilities, assets and pleasant communication skills are certainly sought after.


June 14, 2025
Great interaction with Dr


June 10, 2025
Dr Hayden was great. I have already recommended him to our medical team at John Knox Village.


June 9, 2025
5 stars! Saw Dr Andrew Hayden.


June 1, 2025
I loved this experience and would recommend it


May 23, 2025
Provider is Excellent! Very Through!!!! Thank you Dr. Hayden


May 13, 2025
I appreciate having Dr Hayden,very knowledgeable and down to Earth guy!


April 8, 2025
The doctor was very thoughtful and did find a plan to help me


April 8, 2025
Dr Drew Hayden was fantastic. He took x-rays and was very forthcoming with his diagnosis. He realized the issues and made every effort to make me more comfortable! Overcome and conquer (no putting things off) just how I appreciate it! Thank you Dr Drew!


April 1, 2025
At this visit, I saw Dr. Hayden and any questions I had to ask I did he answered all of my questions explained what medication's did why he was giving them to me and how I should first ask my other physician before taking it. He was very thorough. I would highly recommend anybody to see Dr. Hayden


March 14, 2025
Dr. Hayden is an amazing physician and even better surgeon! Have recommended him to friends who need ortho help


March 8, 2025
Very thorough.


March 1, 2025
The interaction with my provider was like talking to a friends. He eased my concerns, he listened and addressed all of my questions, took the time give suggestions on options for my medical care moving forward.


February 18, 2025
Dr. Hayden is the best.


February 14, 2025
DR. Hayden was one of the kindest Drs I ever seen. Would highly recommend him!


February 8, 2025
I can only speak very highly for the experience I have with everyone responsible for my care


January 25, 2025
Love the physicians in this practice. Dr Hayden and Dr Rhodes are the best!


January 25, 2025
My doctor was great and very knowledgeable


January 19, 2025
Took timeTo answer any questions. Explained things in a manner that we were able to understand


January 18, 2025
Dr. Hayden is the Best


September 27, 2024
Already have referred others


September 20, 2024
Dr Hayden is a wonderful physician who always made every effort listen to my situations, would let me know the different avenues of treatment we could proceed forward with and then listened to me when I chose the best that I thought would work for me.


September 17, 2024
My questions especially and the response back from my nurse and doctor were very comforting


September 15, 2024
I wish I could rate this survey with a 10!!!


September 13, 2024
Dr was very professional, listened to my concerns and discussed different options


September 10, 2024
My entire family uses UF health


September 10, 2024
My experience was perfect.


August 31, 2024
Good


August 20, 2024
Very good service


August 13, 2024
Excellent


August 13, 2024
I'm telling anyone who has ANY orthopedic issues to go here! Have been to other orthopedic Drs. Who couldn't figure out what was wrong but Dr Hayden did within minutes!


August 6, 2024
Dr Hayden was wonderful. He explained and went over my test results in a way I was able to understand everything. He went over ALL treatment options and respected my decisions.


July 26, 2024
The man that removed my staples (didn't catch name) was pleasant and painless


July 23, 2024
I would definitely recommend this provider.


July 16, 2024
Very good doctor felt very comfortable with him. He told me things the VA doctors could not explain to me.


January 31, 2024
Dr. Hayden is a very caring and capable doctor and has a great personality!! Really, really like him!


January 30, 2024
Good


January 21, 2024
Everyone is very professional and courteous


January 13, 2024
Would definitely recommend to anyone.


January 7, 2024
I recommend not only my clients but also my family to Dr. Hayden


December 30, 2023
Outstanding care, very helpful


December 12, 2023
Dr. Hayden explained my condition then we discussed how to make it better. Excellent bedside manners and a sense of humor..

Accomplishments

  • Team Physician
    2020-2021 - Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Emory University and Georgia Tech Athletics
  • National AMA Section Involvement Event of the Year
    2012-2013 - National American Medical Association

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Profile

Specialties


  • Orthopaedic Surgery

 

Areas of Interest


  • Ankle arthroscopy
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
  • Dislocation
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Shoulder arthroscopy

Research Profile

Areas of Interest


  • Minimally invasive joint replacement
  • Sports Medicine
  • Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Octogenarians

Education

  • Fellowship - Orthopedic Sports Medicine
    2020-2021 - Emory University
  • Residency - Orthopaedic Surgery
    2015-2020 - SUNY Downstate Medical Center
  • Doctor of Medicine
    2015 - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
  • Graduate Certificate - Business Foundations
    2012 - University of South Florida
  • Bachelor of Science - Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
    2006-2010 - University of Florida

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