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In his new role, Arnold will work to provide care that embodies the patient-first values, which are vital to Drew Memorials’ mission. He brings over four decades of experience with him, which will serve him well as he continues to provide surgical services.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Arnold to our team,” said Jenny Guthrie, Drew Memorial Health Systems COO. “Having an additional board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Samuel Arnold, join our DMHS team is a tremendous asset, not only to Drew Memorial Health System but to our region. Dr. Arnold joining our community will enable families to continue to have their surgical care close to home.”

Dr. Arnold is certified by the American Board of Surgery and comes to us from Ouachita County Medical Center where he has provided general surgical services for the last 16 years.

Arnold is an Oklahoma native who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in 1980. Dr. Arnold is a Diplomat of the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.
As a General Surgeon, Dr. Arnold offers a wide variety of surgical services including lap and open cholecystectomies (gallbladder), lap and open appendectomies, open and hand-assisted laparoscopic colon surgeries, placement of central lines, breast surgery- both benign and malignant, lower extremity amputations up to above the knee, amputation as needed for nonhealing wounds or infections from vascular disease or diabetes, repair of hernias, port placements, endoscopies, removal of skin lesions and cancers, drainage of abscesses, and more. He specializes in general surgery and minimally invasive surgery.

Please help us welcome Dr. Samuel Arnold to our community as he joins DMHS on September 5, 2022.
Drew Surgical Services is located on the campus of Drew Memorial Health System, 778 Scogin Drive, Monticello, AR 71655. Dr. Arnold will begin seeing patients in clinic September 12. Call 870-460-3515 for more information.
About Drew Memorial Health System

Drew Memorial Health System is a non-profit, 60-bed, community-owned acute care facility that serves a population of 200,000 in Southeast Arkansas. We have operated for over 35 years in our current location in the City of Monticello, in Drew County, Arkansas.

At Drew Memorial, we improve the overall quality of life in our community by employing a top-notch medical team, regularly advancing the equipment, trainings, and services we offer, and by continually assessing how to best serve our patients and their families. Our community deserves access to professional, advanced care in a convenient location for Southeast Arkansas residents. We value the connections between our community members and organizations. We welcome you to experience our exceptional customer service whether you visit for medical care, to grab lunch in our cafeteria, or simply for a facility tour. Our friendly staff invites you to stop in to see what has changed since your last visit to our campus. We strive to exceed your expectations.

To learn more about Drew Memorial Health System, visit https://www.drewmemorial.org/.

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