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Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 64
Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD
4.8 (173 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD is a Pulmonologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD
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Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 64
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD is a Pulmonologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. McCarthy graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD is a Pulmonologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 38 years experience. Dr. McCarthy currently practices at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC and are affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. McCarthy has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Emphysema and Interstitial Lung Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McCarthy received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 173 times. Dr. McCarthy's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. McCarthy is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Shortness of Breath
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchiectasis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Hypoxemia
Mild Asthma
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sleep Apnea
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Impairments of Consciousness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pleural Effusion
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Asthma
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Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastric Ulcer
Inguinal Hernia
Lung Cancer
Moderate Asthma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Wheezing
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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Central Cyanosis
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Common Cold
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Exercise Induced Asthma
Gallstones
Goodpasture's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Long COVID Disorder
Lung Nodule
Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Severe Asthma
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Veteran Health Services
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Sterling
  • BlueCard PPO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Verity Healthnet
    Verity Healthnet POS
  • Preferred Care PPO
    BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Humana
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Allergy & Immunology
    7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Monday
    Open 24 Hours 07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours 07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours 07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    Open 24 Hours 07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    Open 24 Hours 07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    Open 24 Hours 00:00 - 00:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCarthy
4.8
Based on 173 Reviews
5 Stars (161)
4 Stars (6)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Feb 19, 2025
Dr. McCarthy is thorough, listens and asks questions. He follows up and messages you personally through MyChart. I highly recommend.
J W — Feb 19, 2025
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About Me

Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McCarthy's profile.

Dr. McCarthy frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Emphysema and Interstitial Lung Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD is affiliated with Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD holds board certification in Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet

    8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA