Lawrence J Hayward, MD, PhD

Dr. Lawrence Hayward is a neurologist with 37 years of experience treating complex neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and holds both an MD and PhD. Dr. Hayward completed his residency at Massachusetts General Brigham Hospital, where he also pursued fellowship training to further specialize his expertise. He maintains board certification in neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Hayward is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Hayward practices at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, and maintains affiliations with UMass Memorial Health Alliance Clinton Hospital. His clinical focus includes helping patients who experience weakness, loss of trunk control, and mobility challenges such as limping. He incorporates comprehensive treatment approaches including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and manual therapy techniques. These therapeutic …methods help patients regain function and improve their quality of life through targeted rehabilitation strategies.