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Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO

General Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO
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Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO is a General Surgeon in Rockford, IL.
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Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO

General Surgery* Age 50
Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO is a General Surgeon in Rockford, IL.

About

Dr. McCarthy graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at Midwestern University.Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO is a General Surgeon in Rockford, IL and has 24 years experience. Dr. McCarthy currently practices at Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth–Rockton and are affiliated with Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Hammond Henry Hospital, CGH Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. Dr. McCarthy has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McCarthy received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. McCarthy's office accepts new patients. Dr. McCarthy is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Leg Ulcer
Liver Cancer
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Surgery, Trauma
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth–Rockton
    2350 N Rockton Ave # 5, Rockford, IL 61103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 971-7150
  2. 2 Mercyhealth Wound Center–Rockford
    2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 971-7454
  3. 3 Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth–Riverside
    8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (815) 971-7000

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4.8
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Oct 06, 2024
Dr.McCarthy is a great doctor. He is kind and compassionate.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Midwestern University
    2005
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McCarthy's profile.

Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO is affiliated with Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Hammond Henry Hospital, CGH Medical Center and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton

    2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL

  • OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

    530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, IL

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, Rockford, IL

  • Hammond Henry Hospital

    600 N College Ave, Geneseo, IL

  • CGH Medical Center

    100 E Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL