Meet Our Providers
Along with his exceptional work at the Baptist Health Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas, Dr. Paul has helped thousands of patients change their life by performing weight loss surgery at Baptist Health Bariatric Center-Little Rock. Weight loss surgery helps patients regain control of their weight, improve overall health and reduce the risk of serious health concerns in the future.
Along with his outstanding work at the Baptist Health Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas, Dr. Tripurari Mishra is committed to helping patients achieve lasting weight loss through surgical offerings at Baptist Health Bariatric Center-Little Rock. Dr. Mishra will review your options for surgery and if you are a candidate, implement a weight loss plan that’s personalized for you. Weight loss surgery not only treats obesity but other conditions that are associated with this disease such as arthritis, sleep apnea, acid reflux, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.
Kelly Basset, APRN attended school at Baptist Health School of Nursing where she obtained her Associate’s Degree. She then received her Bachelor’s Degree at Arkansas Tech University. She went on to complete her Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Chamberlain University. Kelly is American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certified.Â
Mitchell Kirdy, RDN studied at Harding University for his Bachelor’s Degree. He then completed his Dietetic Internship through UAMS/CAVHS, and is currently completing his Master’s Degree of Clinical Nutrition through UAMS. Mitchell is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian.