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MCCH Welcomes Psychiatrist Dr. Michael Arnett to Murray Psychiatric Associates

July 30, 2026

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MURRAY, KY – Murray-Calloway County Hospital is pleased to welcome Michael Arnett, MD, to Murray Psychiatric Associates, where he will provide compassionate, comprehensive psychiatric care to patients throughout the region.

 

A Murray native, Dr. Arnett earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Pre-Medical from Murray State University before receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency at HCA TriStar Centennial in Nashville, Tennessee.

 

Committed to caring for the whole person, Dr. Arnett has participated in medical mission efforts in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua and conducted research in obesity medicine during medical school. His clinical interests include promoting healthy lifestyle changes that support both mental and physical well-being.

 

Dr. Arnett is excited to return home to care for the community that helped shape him.

 

“This is what I wanted to do since I left for medical school – to be back home around my family and the town where I grew up,” said Dr. Arnett. “It’s nice to be back in Murray!”

 

Outside of work, Dr. Arnett enjoys spending time with his wife, Lexi, and their two-year-old daughter, Charlie. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, riding his Harley, and staying active through fitness.

 

Murray-Calloway County Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Arnett back to the community and looks forward to the care, expertise, and dedication he will bring to patients and families throughout the region.

 

To learn more or schedule an appointment with Dr. Arnett, please call 270.761.0043.

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