Medical Providers
Larry Jennings, DO
Medical Director
Practices at the Marshall ClinicLarry Jennings, DO
Larry Jennings, D.O., graduated with his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in 1974 from Des Moines, Iowa. He operated a private practice for 15 years before joining Boston Mountain. Dr. Jennings has been Boston’s Medical Director since 1995 and is located at Boston Mountain’s Marshall Clinic.
Neil Langer, APRN
Associate Medical Director
Practices at the Marshall ClinicNeil Langer, APRN
Neil Langer, APRN, graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas in 2009. Following his graduation, he gained experience in the areas of critical care, physical rehabilitation, interventional pain management, and nephrology. He furthered his education obtaining his Master of Science in Nursing, FNP, at the University of Texas at Tyler in 2015. He is board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Brian Blair, DM
Practices at the Marshall ClinicBrian Blair, DM
Dr. Brian Blair graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Arkansas in May of 1994. He continued his education obtaining his Doctoral of Medicine in 1998 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Blair completed his Family Practice Residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences AHEC (Southwest) Program in Texarkana in June of 2001. During his career, he has served in rural communities in the provision of primary care. Dr. Blair was employed at Boston Mountain as a Family Physician from 2007-2014 and rejoined Boston Mountain in August of 2022.
Lawrence Meyer, MD
Practices at the Clinton ClinicLawrence Meyer, MD
Lawrence Meyer, M.D., is a family medicine doctor. He received his medical degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1989. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. He recently joined Boston Mountain’s Clinton clinic.
Dr. Asish Ghosh, Pediatrician,Practices at the Huntsville ClinicDr. Asish Ghosh
Asish Ghosh, M.D., graduated with his M.B.B.S in 1983 from the Rajendra Medical College in Ranchi, Bihar, India. After completing his residency in New Delhi, India he moved to Brooklyn, NY where he completed a Pediatric Residency. Dr. Ghosh owned his own Pediatric clinic in Harrison, Arkansas for over 20 years but has now joined the Huntsville Boston Mountain clinic in January 2019.
Dustin Bentley, APRN
Practices at the Mountain Home ClinicDustin Bentley, APRN
Dustin Bentley graduated in 2014 with a Registered Nursing Degree from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro Arkansas. He graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2016 from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock , then went on to complete his Masters of Science in Nursing at Arkansas State University. Dustin has over seven years of medical experience working in various departments such as the Emergency Room and the Geriatric Psychiatric Unit at Baxter Regional Medical Center(BRMC). Dustin is a native of Arkansas who enjoys being outdoors with his family. Dustin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner currently accepting new patients in our Mountain Home location.
Cindy Brown, APRN
Practices at the Boston Mountain Rural Health CenterCindy Brown, APRN
Cindy Brown, APRN has recently joined the Boston Mountain Rural Health Center as a full time provider at our Searcy County School Based Health Center. Cindy started her career as an LPN in 2008, then went on to receive her RN in 2010. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She continued her education at Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri and completed the Family Nurse Practitioner Program and received her Masters of Science in Nursing and was inducted intoTheta Tau National Honor’s Society for Nurses. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Cindy has gained years of medical experience through long term care, med-surgery, women's health, and oncology/hematology.
Travis Embry, MD
Practices at the Huntsville ClinicTravis Embry, MD
Travis Embry, M.D., graduated with his medical degree from the University of Arizona, College of Medicine in 1992. He moved to Arkansas in 1992 for a Family Practice Residency in Fayetteville. Dr. Embry was employed at Boston Mountain as a family physician from 2002 - 2015 and has recently rejoined the Huntsville Boston Mountain clinic again in 2018.
Lauren Faulkner, APRN
Practices at the Clinton ClinicLauren Faulkner, APRN
Lauren Faulkner, APRN, graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She furthered her education at the University of Central Arkansas to obtain her Masters of Science in Nursing, FNP, in 2011. Lauren Faulkner is located at Boston Mountain’s Clinton location. She also sees patients at the Center Ridge Clinic.
Charles Jackson, MD
Practices at the Marshall ClinicCharles Jackson, MD
Dr. Charles Jackson, M.D. recently joined the BMRHC team as a full time physician at the Marshall Medical Clinic. Dr. Jackson started his education at the University of Central Arkansas and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in 1991. He then continued his education at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) by obtaining his Master’s Degree in Medicine.
Dr. Jackson started his medical career at Newport Hospital as an E.R. Physician for two years. Dr. Jackson has many years of medical experience ranging from 1991 to now where he resides at Boston Mountain’s Marshall clinic.
Brianna Pate, APRN
Practices at the Clinton ClinicBrianna Pate, APRN
Brianna Pate, APRN, graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arkansas Tech University in 2006. She furthered her education obtaining her Master of Science in Nursing, FNP, from the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) in 2011. Brianna practiced as an APRN for 2 years before joining the Boston Mountain family at the Clinton clinic in 2014. She also sees patients at the Center Ridge Clinic.
Abigail Peerce, APRN
Practices at the Green Forest ClinicAbigail Peerce, APRN
Abigail Peerce, APRN, received her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Maryville, St. Louis, in 2014. She is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practioner with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is dedicated to providing quality primary care to all ages. She currently works at the Green Forest Boston Mountain clinic.
Jordan Powers, MD, Internal Medicine
Practices at the Huntsville Medical ClinicJordan Powers, MD
Jordan Powers, MD graduated from the University Arkansas with a Bachelor's degree in Biology in 2011. She continued her education at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and obtained her medical degree in 2018, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine. She is from Elkins, AR and has two sons with her husband Payton. Dr Powers has joined Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc. as an Internal Medicine physician at our Huntsville Medical clinic.
Erin Edgmon, APRN
Practices at the Jasper ClinicErin Edgmon, APRN
Erin Edgmon, APRN has recently joined the BMRHC team as a full time provider at the Jasper clinic. Erin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. She continued her education at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota completing the Family Nurse Practitioner Program and receiving her Masters of Science in Nursing.
Erin has gained years of medical experience at facilities such as Washington Regional Urgent Care in Fayetteville, Renal Specialists of Northwest Arkansas, Parkhill Clinic for Women and more.
Erin is accepting new patients at BMRHC-Jasper clinic.
Lilly Roberts, APRN
Practices at the Mountain View ClinicLilly Roberts, APRN
Lilly Roberts, APRN, graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with R.N.P. licensure from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in 1984. She obtained her Advanced Nurse Practitioner Licensure from the Arkansas State Board of Nursing in 1997. Lilly has been a part of the Boston Mountain Clinic since 1994 and is located at Boston Mountain’s Mountain View Clinic.
Tiffany Saric, APRN
Practices at the Yellville ClinicTiffany Saric, APRN
Tiffany Saric graduated with her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University in 2010. She then completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University in 2013. Tiffany has been a registered nurse for over ten years and during that time has gained experience in a multitude of areas including medical-surgical, critical care, and several specialty years at a local cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery clinic. Tiffany went on to complete her Master of Science in Nursing at Arkansas State University focusing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Tiffany is a native to North Central Arkansas who enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors with all of the beauty Arkansas has to offer. She is board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and is currently accepting patients at our Yellville location.
Rebecca Smith, APRN
Practices at the South Side ClinicRebecca Smith, APRN
Carolyn “Rebecca” Smith, APRN, graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing, FNP, from Vanderbilt University in 2004. She operated a private practice for 6 years before joining Boston Mountain. Rebecca is located at the South Side Clinic.
Tessa Sparks, APRN
Practices at the Deer ClinicTessa Sparks, APRN
Tessa Sparks, APRN, graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, AR in 2006. Tessa furthered her education at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA), obtaining her Masters of Science in Nursing, FNP, in 2016. Tessa is located at Boston Mountain’s Deer Clinic.
Mandi Strode, APRN
Practices at the Harrison ClinicMandi Strode, APRN
Mandi Strode, APRN, received her Master’s Degree in Nursing, from the University of Central Arkansas in 2014. She is licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a Board Certified Family Nurse Practioner. Mandi has vast experience working with adults and children in Family Practice, Hematology, Oncology, and Surgery. She started back at BMRHC Jasper clinic in late 2018, but now resides at BMRHC Harrison clinic.
Nancy Svehla, APRN
Practices at the Yellville ClinicNancy Svehla, APRN
Nancy Svehla graduated in 1992 with a Registered Nursing Degree from North Arkansas College in Harrison Arkansas. She graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Arkansas Tech University, and then went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Nursing in December of 2011 from the University of Central Arkansas. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing with over 9 years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner and vast experience working with pediatrics, adult and geriatrics, managing acute and chronic diseases in hospital, long term care and outpatient settings alike. Nancy has been a Yellville resident for 26 years and is looking forward to taking care of her community.
Angela Teague, APRN,Practices at the Harrison Clinic.Angela Teague, ARPN
Angela Teague, APRN graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in 2017. She furthered her education at Chamberlain University by obtaining her Master's of Science in Nursing, FNP in 2019. Angela is located at BMRHC's Harrison location.
Ashley Tallent, APRN
Practices at the Nemo Vista ClinicAshley Tallent, APRN
Ashley Tallent, APRN, received her bachelor of science in nursing from University of Central Arkansas in 1999. In 2020, Ashley earned her master of science in nursing, family nurse practitioner from Arkansas State University. Ashley is board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Prior to joining Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Ashley spent 20 years as a registered nurse, serving patients in pediatrics, preoperative and postoperative care, and nursing education.
Ashley is a native of central Arkansas. She and her husband, Scott, have three children. Ashley loves to travel, going to the lake with family and friends, and watching her children’s activities. Ashley serves as an active member at her local church, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Arkansas Nurse Practitioner Association, Sigma Theta Tau-Honor Society of Nursing, Soaring Wings Ranch Hands, and a board member of KLIFE of Conway.
Dr. Stewart Zimmerman, M.D., Internal Medicine,Practices at the Huntsville Clinic.Stewart Zimmerman, M.D.
Dr. Stewart Zimmerman graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Biology from John Brown University in 2013. He continued his education by obtaining his Doctoral of Medicine in 2017 from the University of Arkansas for Medical Science. Zimmerman is a member of the American Medical Association, Arkansas Medical Society, and American College of Physicians. Dr. Zimmerman has joined Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc. as an Internal Medicine Physician at our Huntsville Medical clinic.
Victoria Deal, APRN,Practices at the Huntsville ClinicVictoria Deal, APRN
Victoria Deal, APRN graduated from Southern Arkansas University with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 2018. She continued her education at Henderson State University with a Master of Science in Nursing. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Victoria has experience in acute care, intensive care, surgery, and cardiology.
Carma Shumake, APRN,Practices at the Eureka Springs ClinicCarma Shumake, APRN
Carma Shumake completed her Associate of Applied Science degree in May of 1987 at Phillips Community College, Helena, Arkansas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May of 2014 at the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, in December of 2016 at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. In her 30+ year nursing career, she has provided acute, chronic, and emergent care to patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
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