Nathan Tripod, DO

Specialties:

Family Medicine
Patient Rating
4.7/5 (Based on 169 ratings)
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Dr. Nathan Tripod was born and raised in Northeast Arkansas in the town of Paragould. His passion in medicine has always been centered around acquiring the knowledge and skill set to provide well rounded health care to all patients he sees throughout his career. He completed his residency training at the McAlester Regional Family Medicine program in McAlester Oklahoma. At his residency program, he was responsible for the care of patients in outpatient clinics, inpatient and ICU, as well as the emergency department settings. Throughout his training, he was able to further hone his medicinal knowledge base and clinical skills in order to confidently manage any medical pathology or disease process that walks through his clinic’s doors. Dr. Nathan Tripod is extremely excited to be able to come back and care for the community he loves here in Northeast Arkansas!

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English

Medical School

New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University

Residency

McAlester Regional Health Center Family Medicine Residency Program located in McAlester, OK

Board Certifications

American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association

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Ratings and Reviews

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Question Rating Breakdown

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"Did you trust the care providers with your care?"
4.9
"Did the care providers listen carefully to you?"
4.8
"Did the care providers give you enough information about your health and treatment?"
4.2
"Did the care providers seem to know your medical history?"
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Reviews

5
October 24, 2025
There is one receptionist that is not compassionate.
4
October 21, 2025
Overall great experience while visiting
5
October 20, 2025
Dr.Tripod is an excellent Dr. We are very happy with him. You have a blessed day!
4
October 17, 2025
Well, this was my initial visit, and I was very satisfied and was happy to meet the staff and meet everyone, and I hope to get this. I was selected in as my PCP for quite a while, and I just think that we're off to a good start. I greatly appreciate you all, and no complaints whatsoever. I think it was a wonderful initial meeting. Thank you very much.
5
October 13, 2025
Great people
5
October 03, 2025
Dr Nathan Tripod was excellent. Took ample time with me. Pleased with his expertise and bedside manner. Would not hesitate recommending him to others.
5
October 02, 2025
I've never had a primary care provider, so Dr Tripod was great about being sensitive to concerns and questions.
5
September 25, 2025
The doctor listened thoroughly and asked questions, and I appreciate the time he spent. Thank you.
5
September 12, 2025
Dr. Nathan Tripod is a shining example of how a doctor should be. He truly cares about his patients and it shows. He is willing to take the time to listen and answer every question. He doesn't just throw medicine at you he comes up with a plan, be it medication, lifestyle changes, diet changes ect. I will keep coming back to use him as my primary care provider as long as he is around. The staff up front and who answer the phones are always very polite and never act like you're a bother when you need to call a few times for whatever reason and always sound eager to help. The same with the nurses that I have dealt with, always very polite and professional, everyone treats me as a individual and not just another person to rush in and rush out like other places I've been to. You can tell all the staff really do care and that is very importan. So a big thank you to the doctor and all the staff you car made my health journey that much easier to getting to a normal life.
5
September 12, 2025
Thank you Dr Tripod and his assistant for the information and care I received. Very informant.
5
September 10, 2025
Great team work.
5
August 28, 2025
Everyone at this facility treated us so well. We were confident to go home and care for our daughter with clear instructions. Everyone was so kind and patient with our daughter and encouraged her by telling her how brave she was being. The experience and compassion we received made the whole process a little less stressful. We can't thank them enough for their care and kindness.
5
August 27, 2025
This is my first time with Dr. Tripod and I had a great experience with him and his team. Highly recommended.
5
August 27, 2025
I always have a very good experience when I go to First Care.
5
August 26, 2025
Dr Tripod is amazing. I feel heard and taken care of with a clear cut plan in place when leaving. All questions answered before I leave.
5
August 15, 2025
Wait was a bit long, but staff treated me well.
4
August 14, 2025
Just my first time seeing this Dr. very impressed with his confidence and concern for his patients, seems to be very knowledgeable, looking forward to seeing him again soon.
4
August 12, 2025
I was pretty satisfied
5
July 29, 2025
I enjoy the hospitality and also how fast they call me back to get examined.
5
July 29, 2025
Dr. Nathan Tripod was very kind and knowledgeable. I was extremely pleased with my first time visit with him.
5
July 17, 2025
Dr. Tripod was very courteous and took the time to fully understand my family history and address any concerns.
5
July 17, 2025
I changed PCP to Dr Nathan Tripod and he listens, communicates, and is super helpful with my current health conditions. I look forward to continuing my health needs with him.
4
July 08, 2025
None at this time
5
July 01, 2025
I'm a RN but don't work in the clinic setting. This was my first appointment at this clinic. I am having to change PCP due to insurance reasons. I did find it odd to have a PCT taking my medical history instead of a LPN/RN. Dr N Tripod had a medical student with him which I think is great. She did a great job with me before I saw him. This was also my first encounter with Dr Tripod. It's alway nerve wracking changing to a new PCP (especially since he is a newer physician as well) after seeing my prior PCP for around 18 years. Overall everything was a great experience. I knew it would take longer than normal being that it was my first visit. I felt very welcomed into the clinic and had great care. I will continue to see Dr Tripod.
5
July 01, 2025
Dr. Tripod was awesome and his resident student was awesome as well she will be a great doctor. Definitely happy I switched to him.
5
June 24, 2025
My physician was on vacation, so i saw one of his colleagues. I was very pleased with his knowledge and bed side manner when he was examining me. Impressive
5
June 19, 2025
I love the doctor he was really nice and really knowledgeable, everyone is always so nice and concerned about me
5
June 18, 2025
All the staff are extremely nice, courteous, and professional. I think very highly of Dr. Tripot.
5
June 18, 2025
Dr. Nathan Tripod is amazing and my husband and I are so happy we found him. From the moment I called to make an appt. To the appt. And also the next day to get labs done. Everyone was fantastic!!!
5
June 16, 2025
Dr. Tripod!!! Awesome Dr.!!! Truly Cares
5
June 06, 2025
They are very professional
5
June 05, 2025
Nurse assistants please turn down the radio and check in the patients occasionally if it's taking a long time. We do t care for your blaring music if we don't feel good. Don't sit outside the room joking around when the patient is getting impatient because of a long wait. Issues cause delays. This is going to happen. Just keep us informed.
5
May 29, 2025
I am so thankful for my new PCP. He was very patient and knowledgeable. He listened and answered all my questions and gave me a great plan for next steps. He was very personable and seemed to really care about his patients.
5
May 22, 2025
My doctor is great
5
May 22, 2025
Everyone was professional & nice. The problem was having to wait a long time in the exam room for the Doctor. This was very uncomfortable, especially when not feeling well.
5
May 19, 2025
Dr Nathan Tripod is above and beyond the best doctor I've met. He takes the time needed and educated me well even though I work in medicine. His whole staff is very friendly and helpful. St Bs got a good one. All doctors need to treat people this way. 100 stars!
5
May 08, 2025
At first care, they treat you like you are a real person and they really, really listen. They never talk down to you. They never treat you like you don't have any sense. But the big thing is they listen and they treat you like you're a whole person. And that is huge. And I just, I love it. I would recommend them without hesitation.
5
April 30, 2025
Everyone was very helpful, nice and considerate. Dr. Tripod help me with some issues I have been dealing with for quite a while. I am very thankful for his service.
5
April 28, 2025
Basically good
5
April 14, 2025
Dr Tripod was very attentive and helpful!
5
April 03, 2025
The Tripod's are a fantastic addition to the St. Bernard's Healthcare System. They took exceptional care of my wife and I. Thank you!
5
April 02, 2025
This was my first visit to a St. Bernard health care facility. My experience was great and I think I have found the perfect new PC.
5
March 19, 2025
Very good experience. Dr. Nathan Tripod was very generous with his time and made me feel very comfortable.
5
March 18, 2025
The receptionist didn't have to be so rude about me leaving my $200 Ray-Ban's in the room when I left, she told my significant other of their only glasses. Other than that, everything went OK.
5
February 26, 2025
Really like how the dr got to know me
4
February 12, 2025
Dr. Tripod was absolutely amazing and I look forward to getting through a lot of life in his care.
5
February 06, 2025
Good
4
February 03, 2025
Thank you.
5
January 30, 2025
Everyone made me feel real comfortable with my experience first time meeting them. Looking forward Doctor Tripod PCD.
5
January 16, 2025
My long term PCP was unfortunately out sick when the day & time of my previously scheduled semi annual wellness & med review appointment. I was asked if I was willing to see a new provider on staff or my PCP's APN. I was actually familiar with the name of the new staff physician from my employ at another NE Ark.area hospital & chose to see him I was highly pleased with his attentiveness to my health history, review of medical history & routine & PRN meds review. At the end of my visit I requested the office to make a notation in my record that if my long term PCP was out sick in the future or chose to retire, that I would readily accept to be seen by this new physician - or if required, him be my & my spouses newly assigned PCP. VERY pleased. 10+/10
5
January 16, 2025
Nurses are great also
4
January 13, 2025
Everybody was extremely nice. I felt like the nurse was actually listening to me. Dr. Tripod was the nicest doctor I've ever seen. Really felt like he cared about my health and how I'm feeling. He took the time to listen instead of pushing me out the door. Very happy I switched to him as a PCP.
5
January 07, 2025
Excellent
4
December 18, 2024
New doctors Nathan and Shelby Tripod are an excellent addition to the St Bernards team. We came to St Bernard specifically looking for a DO. WE LOVE the fact that there is a husband wife team who can address our large families needs for both male and female doctors!
5
December 02, 2024
Drs nurses and office assistants were so friendly and attentive!!
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