[April 8, 2024, Huntington, W.Va.] – Valley Health Systems, Inc. is pleased to welcome Psychiatrist Dr. Scott Murphy to the Valley Health Family. Murphy began serving patients at Valley Health – Highlawn on March 14, 2024.
Dr. Murphy received his medical degree and completed his psychiatry residency at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University. Following residency, he worked extensively with medical students in the roles of Director of the Psychiatry Clerkship and Director of the Psychiatry Residency Program. Dr. Murphy has also worked as the Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Mildred-Bateman Hospital in Huntington and as the Medical Director of the Mind Wellness Center at Marshall Health.
Dr. Murphy is board-certified and holds certifications in Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training and PACE Teaching. His work has been published in the West Virginia Medical Journal, and he has shared his wealth of experience through conducting more than a dozen medical presentations. Dr. Murphy served on numerous committees and administrative services and has received several awards for his passion for helping patients including the “They Made Me a Better Doctor” Award and the Helping Hand Award.
“Valley Health Systems, Inc. is thrilled to welcome Dr. Scott Murphy to our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. With his wealth of experience and passion for mental health, Dr. Murphy is a valuable addition to our organization. His commitment to raising awareness about the importance of mental health treatment is commendable and aligns perfectly with our mission to provide compassionate care to the communities we serve. We look forward to helping many patients acquire better mental health through his work and guidance,” said Steve Shattls, Valley Health Systems, Inc. President, and CEO.
When not practicing medicine, Dr. Murphy enjoys playing the guitar and music production, reading, and weight-lifting. He is also a co-director of B’nai Sholom Congregation’s Yiddish Choir, which allows him to use music to help keep Jewish traditions and language alive and stay connected to the community.
Dr. Murphy’s professional goal is to bring evidence-based mental health care to the underserved, especially the LGBTQ community.
