Kenneth Daughtrey, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist serving Covington County Hospital’s Senior Care Unit. Dr. Daughtrey’s experience includes 28 years as a psychiatrist with the Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield. He worked for two years with CCH’s Behavioral Health Unit and four years at the Sojourner’s Unit, the Intensive Outpatient Program at Jefferson Davis Community Hospital.

A graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Daughtrey’s areas of professional interest include the treatment of adults with mental illness, dementia, and changes in mental status.

“People are living to an older age with advancements in health care. As the population ages, cognitive disorders become more of an issue. Leading a healthy lifestyle is one thing people can do to improve cardiovascular health, which makes an impact on the development of cognitive disorders.” – Kenneth Daughtrey, MD.