St. Bernards leads the way in neurosurgical care for patients in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri, being the only provider of full-service care. As leaders in innovation and excellence, our neurosurgeons have access to state-of-the-art surgical equipment and facilities. This allows our neurosurgeons to treat neurological diseases and conditions that affect the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves.
Conditions:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Spinal Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Adult Hydrocephalus
- Tumors of the Brain/Spine
Neurosurgery services:
- Metastatic and benign brain and spine tumors
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus and other adult-related cerebrospinal fluid shunt disorders
- Chiari malformation
- Pituitary and other sellar tumors
- Facial pain
- Degenerative cervical and lumbar spine disease
- Treatment of traumatic cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures
- Simple peripheral nerve decompression
Technology:
Staying at the front of innovation in medicine is a priority to St. Bernards. Our facility is proud to be the only medical facility in Northeast Arkansas with the O-Arm Surgical Imaging System. This technology innovation allows our neurosurgeons to have a 360-degree image for spine, orthopedic trauma, and neurological procedures.
Preview the process with Dr. Eric Akin, MD, and Dr. Alice Cherqui, MD.
For more information about our surgeons, neurosurgery or to schedule an appointment with St. Bernards Neurosurgery in Jonesboro, Arkansas, please call 870.934.1462.
Spine Center
Our medical team uses a multi-disciplinary, comprehensive treatment approach at the Spine Center, conveniently located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Patients at the Spine Center are seen for treatment or surgery for disorders, trauma, or spine disease. Our dedicated team comprises neurosurgeons, radiologists, specially trained nurses, physical and vocal therapists that work with the patient from diagnosis through rehabilitation.
Our team’s goal is to help our patients find relief from their conditions and improve their quality of life to help them return to active lifestyles as safely and quickly as possible.
If you would like more information or to make an appointment, please call St. Bernards Healthline at 870.207.7300.