Meet Our Team
Our physicians are recognized throughout the state as dedicated, experienced and
compassionate professionals in the treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Tyler Bayles, M.D.
Medical Director of Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Dr. Bayles received his medical degree from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2002 and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. A major in the US Army Reserve, he joined The BridgeWay in 2015.
Robert Jarvis, M.D.
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Medical Director
Dr. Jarvis received his medical degree and completed his psychiatry residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. During his residency at UAMS Dr. Jarvis served as the chief resident. He earned his BA in psychology and music from Trinity University at San Antonio, Texas. He joined The BridgeWay in 2002.
Jeffrey Palmer, M.D.
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Palmer completed his undergraduate education at St. Louis University with a degree in psychology and earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he also completed his Psychiatry residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship. Dr. Palmer joined The BridgeWay in 2005.