Administrative Staff

The
North
River

Surgery
Center
2209 Wildwood Ave
Sherwood, AR 72120

Our highly experienced staff dedicated to creating a warm, personalized environment for you and your family.

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Pam Hooper

Facility Administrator

Pam has her BS in Nursing from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences and is certified as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of Arkansas. Since graduation, Pam has been involved in management of surgical services in both hospitals and surgery centers.

As the former Director of Nursing and Associate Executive Director for Humana Surgical Hospital in Memphis, she was responsible for day-to-day operations of this surgical hospital, as well as corporate CON development and acquisitions. Upon returning to Arkansas in the early 80’s, she worked to develop one of the first freestanding ambulatory surgery centers in the state of Arkansas where she continues to manage surgical facilities today. Over the past 25 years she has worked in partnership syndication, surgery center development, Medicare certification and JCAHO accreditation, along with day-to-day financial and operational responsibilities.

In 1997 Pam, and her partner Mary Hill, established Consultants in Healthcare, a consulting company designed to provide development and management services for inpatient and outpatient surgical services. As a partner with Consultants in Healthcare, she has consulted on numerous surgery center projects and has been instrumental in building and managing several joint-venture projects. She is responsible for day-to-day clinical operations, financial management, personnel development, managed care contracting, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. She also directs the Performance Improvement Committee and functions as liaison with the Medical Staff and Board of Managers.

Pam enjoys traveling, gardening, and shopping with her husband, Sanford.

Sharon Comstock

Clinical Manager

Sharon Comstock, RN, is the clinical Nurse Manager for North River Surgery Center in Sherwood, Arkansas. Sharon is a graduate of the Baptist System School of Nursing and brings with her 37 years of surgery experience. “Developing strong relationships is key to everything I do” is Sharon’s motto in both her professional and personal life.

Sharon has a love for family and is active in the lives of her seven grandchildren, two of which live with her and help keep her young. Travel is certainly a pleasure Sharon enjoys. Her favorite saying is “I may not be sure where I’m going, but I’m having fun!”

Toni Barnas

Financial Manager