St. Bernards Healthcare Joins Our Community!
Written By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: October 7, 2025
I am very excited to announce that St. Bernards Healthcare, the leading regional healthcare provider in Jonesboro, Arkansas, just became the newest sponsor of HeartValveSurgery.com!
Trusted Heart Care for the Mid-South
Since 1900, St. Bernards Healthcare has served Northeast Arkansas and the surrounding region with compassionate, patient-focused care. Today, St. Bernards stands as a hub for advanced cardiovascular services, including minimally invasive and complex surgical treatments for aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and other forms of heart valve disease.
Through its HeartCare Center, St. Bernards delivers nationally recognized care supported by innovative technology, highly skilled nurses, and expert cardiovascular specialists. Patients across the Mid-South turn to St. Bernards for state-of-the-art treatment options close to home.

A Commitment to Excellence in Valve Surgery
“St. Bernards has a long tradition of providing world-class care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment,” said Dr. Jay K. Bhama, a leading minimally-invasive heart valve surgeon at St. Bernards Healthcare. “By partnering with HeartValveSurgery.com, we look forward to reaching even more patients and families with trusted resources while continuing our mission to deliver exceptional heart valve care right here in Arkansas.”
Dr. Bhama is a nationally recognized heart surgeon who specializes in complex procedures such as aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair, and minimally invasive valve surgery. His expertise and leadership further strengthen St. Bernards’ role as a premier destination for cardiovascular care in the region.
St. Bernards Healthcare Launches Heart Valve Microsite
To help our community learn more about St. Bernards Healthcare and its outstanding heart team, we’ve launched a dedicated microsite filled with helpful insights about their cardiac care program and physicians.
Click here to see the new St. Bernards Healthcare Heart Valve Microsite!

Thank You, St. Bernards Healthcare!
A huge thank-you to the entire team at St. Bernards Healthcare for supporting our community, our mission, and the patients and caregivers who visit HeartValveSurgery.com every day.
Keep on tickin!
Adam