Dr. McCarthy graduated from Michigan State University with high honors and a Bachelor of Science Degree in human physiology. He received his Medical Degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1999, graduating in the top twenty percent of his class. Dr. McCarthy continued his training at Tulane Medical Center by completing an orthopaedic residency there in 2004. During residency, he received multiple distinguished awards, including the Sherman Award for outstanding second year resident and the Thibodeaux Award for the senior resident that best exemplifies leadership and intelligence. He served as Administrative Chief Resident from July of 2003 to June of 2004.
Dr. McCarthy completed a fellowship in pediatric and adult spine surgery in 2005. He currently specializes in treatment of all spinal disorders with a special emphasis in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity and cervical spine procedures.
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Physician Facts
EDUCATION:
Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in human physiology
Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan
Tulane Medical Center by completing an orthopaedic residency
SPECIAL INTERESTS & RESEARCH:
Minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity and cervical spine procedures
SPECIAL RECOGNITION:
Sherman Award
Thibodeaux Award
SPECIALTIES:
General Orthopedics
Adult Spine Surgery
Pediatric Spine Surgery
ACCREDITATION:
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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"The Best Surgeon in the world! Thank you Dr. McCarthy for all you have done for me!"
Tim, Facebook
“Dr. McCarthy is a great doctor. Very passionate and experienced. His confidence made me feel at ease! He has a great team and I am very happy I chose him as my doctor!”
Brenda, HealthGrades
“Dr. McCarthy is wonderful! He is clearly passionate about what he does and I would recommend him to anyone I know. He answered all my questions and was very confident and reassuring."
Elizabeth, Healthgrades
“Dr. McCarthy is a gifted surgeon and has increased my quality of life tremendously. Everyone he works with is outstanding as well."
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