Baxter Health in Mtn. Home, Ark., recently welcomed board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Heath J. Broussard to its medical staff. He has joined the Baxter Health Heart and Vascular Clinic and the practice of Drs. F. Michael Bauer, James Munns and Kent Nachtigal, and nurse practitioners Emily Brown and Kathy Prinner.
Broussard practiced in Jackson, Tenn., for 25 years before relocating to Mtn. Home. With a special interest in endovascular techniques to treat diseases of the blood vessels, Broussard operates on complex abdominal aortic aneurysms and other complex vascular surgeries involving the mesenteric and subclavian arteries as well as performs carotid bypass surgery. His ongoing research and publications in vascular surgery treatments along with his extensive experience in the specialty help Baxter Health strengthen its position as the leading provider of heart and vascular services in north central Arkansas and southern Missouri, said health system officials.
A graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Broussard attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed a general surgery residency and vascular surgery specialty training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. Broussard has worked diligently to become a consultant, speaker, physician proctor and clinical representative proctor for Terumo Aortic, Medtronic Spine/AV and Silk Road Medical.
“We could not be more excited to have Dr. Broussard join our experienced staff at the Heart and Vascular Clinic,” said Brian Barnett, vice president of physician development. “Dr. Broussard is a nationally-recognized leader in providing state-of-the-art vascular interventions to improve patient outcomes. His dedication and commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care make him a perfect fit for Baxter Health.”
In addition to practicing medicine, he has two adult children and enjoys aviation and playing guitar in his free time.
For more information about Dr. Broussard, call Baxter Health Heart and Vascular Clinic at 870-508-3200 or visit www.baxterhealth.org.
