270-310-9200 Emerald Therapy Center is now Lumera Healthcare

Dr. Ronald “Ron” Kelley, MD, DLFAPA

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Dr. Kelley is a veteran psychiatrist with deep clinical leadership experience and a longstanding commitment to rural mental health care in Western Kentucky.
He completed his psychiatric residency at Walter Reed General Hospital / Walter Reed Army Medical Center, then served in the U.S. Army in psychiatry-focused leadership roles, including Chief, Department of Psychiatry at the U.S. Army Hospital at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and Division Psychiatrist with the 2nd Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea.

Recognized with the Army Commendation Medal and an additional Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Dr. Kelley brings a disciplined, evidence-informed approach to patient care—grounded in high-acuity training and service—while remaining focused on expanding access, continuity, and outcomes for individuals and families across Western Kentucky’s rural communities.