Dr. Samuel Arnold
Obstetrics & Gynecology
When your father is one of St. Paul’s most highly regarded OB-GYN physicians, following in his footsteps seems only fitting. But Dr. Neil Arnold kept a low profile when Sam Arnold was facing his decision a number of years ago. “Seeing how much Dad loved his work – especially delivering babies – was an important influence. Yet he never pressured me one way or the other. But once I chose OB-GYN as my specialty, he became my biggest cheerleader...and he has been to this day,” says Sam with a smile.

Born and raised in St. Paul, Sam Arnold attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia to earn his bachelor’s degree in economics. He then received his medical degree and completed his OB-GYN residency at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he and partner Jackie Mahan, M.D. were classmates. In 2002, Sam teamed up with Dr. Neil Arnold and Dr. Mahan to form Comprehensive Healthcare for Women. Dr. Sam Arnold is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Sam’s adventurous spirit led him to move his family to New Zealand to practice medicine for a year. While the Arnolds loved their time on New Zealand’s South Island, coming back to Comprehensive Healthcare for Women in late 2005 was a welcome homecoming. “As an OB-GYN in New Zealand, I was truly a specialist and cared for only the most complex cases. Here I’m able to provide the full range of care for my patients regardless of the medical needs they face,” he says.

Today, Sam and his wife, Tracy, live in Eagan with their two children – son Aidan and daughter Minnie. For the Arnolds, it’s all about family. Together, they enjoy downhill skiing, reading Harry Potter books, watching movies and hiking –“tramping” as it is called in New Zealand. Sam still holds firmly to his lifelong dream of being the next Minnesota Gophers’ football announcer or sportscaster. Should that not materialize, he plans to fall back on his musical talents as a pianist – though he only recently started lessons.