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Bret A. Hays

Bret A. Hays, MD

Internal Medicine

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults (ages 19 - 65)
  • Geriatrics (>65)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Bret A. Hays

Dr. Bret Hays has had a passion for medicine as far back as he can remember. As a child, he was exposed to the medical field by his grandfather, a physician in his hometown for over 40 years. Dr. Hays loved hearing about his grandpa's work and his ability to form relationships with the families he treated. Naturally, that devotion to patient care rubbed off on a young Dr. Hays, igniting his desire to follow in his grandfather's footsteps of becoming a physician.

Dr. Hays went on to attend medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. His desire to treat a broad range of patients later led him complete his internal medicine internship and residency training at UNMC. Today, he is an internal medicine doctor at Methodist Physicians Clinic.

"The Meaning of Care means putting others in front of yourself."

Much like his grandfather, Dr. Hays is devoted to promoting the health and well-being of his patients. He loves being a part of each person's life, guiding them through the toughest of moments as well as the happiest of celebrations. His mission in health care is to have open and honest communication. Sharing honest opinions about symptoms and treatments allows for a relationship in which the patient can trust Dr. Hays will deliver the best care possible.

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Locations

  1. Methodist Physicians Clinic - Indian Hills

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Nebraska-Omaha, College of Medicine, 2015
  • Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2015

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
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  • Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
  • Aetna Meritain
  • Aetna NHN
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Ambetter Health
  • American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
  • Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
  • Coventry Workers' Compensation
  • Elite Choice
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart PPO
  • HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
  • Humana Full Access (PPO)
  • Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
  • Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
  • Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
  • Medica Choice National (PPO)
  • Medica Elevate
  • Medica Insure
  • Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
  • Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
  • Midlands Choice Network
  • Midwest Alliance Network
  • Molina IA Medicaid
  • Molina IA Medicare Advantage
  • Molina NE Medicaid
  • Molina NE Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
  • Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
  • Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
  • NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
  • O'Hara Workers' Compensation
  • Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare Allsavers
  • United Healthcare Core
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
  • United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
  • United Healthcare NE Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO
  • United Healthcare of the River Valley
  • United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
  • United Healthcare Surest
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellmark Blue (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
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  • Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
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  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
  • Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
  • Wellpoint IA Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

512 ratings, 65 reviews

The Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.

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Search reviews
    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    I'm always recommending Dr. Hays to anyone looking for a Dr. He's always given me his full attention and has never made me feel dumb, even when my symptoms didn't make sense. I have full trust in him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Dr Hays is a very caring and attentive physician. He understands issues and takes actions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    The doctor was friendly, took his time with me and was very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Dr Hays is efficient, knowledgable, and willing to persue a resolution to my issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    I trust Dr.Hays to take care of me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr Hays is great - he spends time listening to my concerns and gives concise and understandable advice. Very pleasant experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr Hays is very caring. He is very cordial and competent. He is an excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Always a pleasure to see Dr. Hayes. Always feel like he is focused on me when I'm there.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Dr hays is the best doctor out there. He always listens and makes sure we agree on a treatment plan. He is always available via email or appointment. He truly is the meaning of care and I recommend him to everyone I know

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Dr. Hays listened to me and accommodated my requests.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Very nice, personable young man who Is well versed in medicine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Dr Hays is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Dr. Hays and his staff are excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    He is one of the best Internists I have ever seen in my long lifetime. Very skilled and professional. Appreciate being able to be followed by him for my care. Dr. Hays

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Hays is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    I have always been very pleased with Dr. Bret Hays.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr Bret Hays is fantastic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Great visit. Very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    I like Dr Hays a great deal. He is caring, courteous, knowledgeable; in short, everything I want from a primary care doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    I have always had a good experience with Dr. Hays. I appreciate his understanding of what my problem is, and his genuine concern, plus his finding helpful advice to alleviate my health problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    I LOVE Dr. Hays. He is very intelligent, kind, informative, and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    Dr. Hays is a wonderful doctor. Kind, compassionate and very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Most personable physician I have ever had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr Hays is an excellent listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr Hays always listens and even contacted our pharmacy get a needed vaccine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr Hayes is an expert in providing details to his patients!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr. Hays is one of the best physicians I have ever encountered ( I have been a nurse for 50 years )

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Dr Hays is excellent in all respects.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Every thing was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr. Hays was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Hays is very professional. I would highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Dr. Hays is a very caring provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    The experience was very comfortable and comforting. Dr. Hays was considerate and very helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    I can't say enough about Dr Hays. He is an excellent doctor. He is very thorough, knowledgeable and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr Hays always listens, takes time to explain care and answer questions. He is thorough and I have complete confidence in his care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Dr Hays is a greatPhysician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr hays is the best doctor out there. He listens, he cares and he is compassionate. I recommend him to all my friends and family. We are lucky to all have him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Dr Hays made us feel like we were the only patient he was seeing. He provides the time needed to ensure patient understands.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr. Hays was excellent! He had excellent bedside manner and listened to my concerns competently addressing diagnostic and treatment options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr Hays is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    This physician listened carefully to my history with this problem, and he had obviously read my chart and had not jumped to conclusions. He listened to my future plans and helped with their completion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Dr. Hays is the best doctor I have ever had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr. HAYS was excellent- answered all my questions, took the time to address my concerns. I would highly recommend him as a primary care physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. Hays is an exceptional very personable and professional physician who makes me feel relaxed, comfortable and know I am receiving excellent care. One of the best physicians I've ever had care for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Dr Hays has a level of compassion and care that are beyond amazing. Definitely the best physician I have ever worked with as either a nurse or a patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    There is no better doctor, in my opinion than Dr. Hays! He is wonderfulthe best! His nurse is also!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Dr Hays is a very caring Dr and never makes me feel rushed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Dr. Hays is awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Dr. Hays took the time to listen to my concerns and address each one. He asked more questions of me to be sure he was understanding me clearly. He presented options and we discussed pros and cons. I very much appreciate that Dr. Hays takes the time to listen, discuss and formulate an action plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr. Hays is professional, kind, thorough, knowledgeable and thoughtful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Very caring and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr. Hays listened to what I had to say, which was very important to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Dr. Hays is outstanding!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Dr. Hays is spectacular. Best PCP I have ever interacted with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Dr. Hays is AWESOME! He's a good listener, asks and answers my questions, gives options and solutions. I like his bedside manner. I am so glad he is my primary care physician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Love Dr. Hays (and his mustache) always a great experience receiving care from him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr Hays always makes me comfortable, clearly answers my questions and I always leave his clinic feeling much better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr Hays is the best doctor ever! He takes care of most of my family and has always taken excellent care of all of us. I would recommend him 100% to anyone who is looking for a doctor that takes the time to listen and helps to determine the best treatment and genuinely cares about his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Dr Hays is my go to guy when I am sick.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Dr. Hays is an excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr Hays and staff were very pleasant and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Dr. Hays is the best. Never rushed, listened to our concerns, compassionate and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr. Hays always listens to my concerns. He remembers me from visit to visit. He always explains things thoroughly and clearly. He is always cheerful and pleasant. He is knowledgeable and I appreciate him very much, especially as I age and encounter more and more problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    I really like Dr. Hays. He is knowledgeable and friendly. He listens and shows genuine concern for any issues I have.