St. Bernards Medical Group

07/22/2026

The Neurointerventional team, led by Dr. Nicolas Khattar, has successfully completed the first minimally invasive Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) Evacuation in Northeast Arkansas using the Artemis device.

This achievement reflects our continued commitment to bringing innovative, life-changing treatments closer to home. We're proud to be at the forefront of advanced stroke care, giving patients access to leading-edge procedures without leaving the region.

Congratulations, Dr. Khattar and the entire team on this remarkable achievement!

07/16/2026

Congratulations, to Dr. Devi Nair and the electrophysiology team, on successfully treating the first patient in the world with AtaCor Medical, Inc.‘s ALARION-EV Pivotal Trial.

This study evaluates the investigational Atala™ lead alongside Abbott | Cardiovascular’s investigational EV-ICD pulse generator, a parasternal, fully extravascular approach to protecting patients from life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias, with no leads placed in or on the heart or vasculature.

Firsts like this can happen anywhere the right team and the right commitment come together. Congratulations, team!

06/29/2026

Drs. Bhageeradh Mulpur and Nicolas Khattar along with the neurointerventional team successfully completed the first OptiOne Coil case in the state of Arkansas! OptiOne Coil by Balt is used to treat patients with a ruptured aneurysm.

Congratulations to the Neurointerventional team on continuing to bring the latest technologies to our patients and advancing patient care.

04/25/2026

Dr. Matthew Hendrich took the mound to throw out the first pitch at the Arkansas State Red Wolves Baseball Vs. UCA Bears game this week—representing our team with heart in more ways than one! GRW🐺❤

04/17/2026

Tune in this weekend to see Dr. Devi Nair highlighted on the Science and Discovery Channels!

Science Channel: Saturday, April 18, at 9 a.m. CDT
Discovery Channel: Sunday, April 19, at 6 a.m. CDT

A St. Bernards cardiologist will showcase her expertise on the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel this weekend >> https://www.kait8.com/2026/04/16/jonesboro-cardiologist-be-featured-discovery-science-channels/

04/08/2026

We are proud to share that Dr. Devi Nair and her team have successfully completed the first patient enrollments in the NANOPULSE AF IDE pivotal clinical study, an exciting milestone in advancing care for patients with atrial fibrillation.

This study evaluates the nPulse™ Cardiac Catheter System and represents a meaningful step forward in exploring safer, more precise treatment options for Atrial Fibrillation. Key features of the system inlcude percise lesion formation, efficient workflow, procedure efficiency and enhanced visualization.

Congratualtions to Dr. Nair and the team on continuing to bring the latest treatment advancements to our community and patients.

04/03/2026

Doctor's Day 2026🏥🧑‍⚕️🩺

03/30/2026

This National Doctors’ Day, we’re honored to recognize some of our physicians who have served our country and now care for our community. Your commitment to service, in every sense of the word, makes a lasting impact—and we are deeply grateful.

Today, we celebrate all of our physicians whose compassion, expertise, and dedication make a difference for our patients and families every day. We are proud to stand behind each of you and the care you provide.

03/27/2026

Many joint replacement patients wish they would've done it sooner. St. Bernards has a team of dedicated orthopedic surgeons committed to helping patients get back to the movement that matters most: daily life.

03/24/2026

Have you listened to the episode yet? Hear Dr. Hallak discuss the risks many people overlook and how simple changes can make a real difference.

🔊 Now Live!! Our latest episode of The Paragould Podcast is out now featuring Dr. Ammar Hallak, an interventional cardiologist who has called Paragould home for over two decades. ❤️

We talk about heart health in everyday life, the risks many people overlook, and the small habits that can make a lasting difference. Dr. Hallak also shares his journey from Syria to Paragould and what he has learned from years of caring for patients in high pressure environments.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.