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Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
4.8 (159)
Map Pin Small Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD

Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD is a Pulmonologist in Baton Rouge, LA. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Pulmonary Disease. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet and Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. McCarthy, completed a residency at University of Texas Medical Branch. Patients rated Dr. McCarthy an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. McCarthy works at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC in Baton Rouge, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath and Emphysema along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. McCarthy's Office Locations

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    Allergy & Immunology
    7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 769-4044
    Monday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet
  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Asthma
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Breast Cancer
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Bronchospasm
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Cancer
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Bronchoscopy
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
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Bone Cancer
Brain Injury
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Bronchitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Liver Cancer
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Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pleurisy
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Malignancies
Systemic Sclerosis
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Thoracentesis
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    • Aetna
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    • Anthem
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    4.8
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    Based on 159 ratings
    Patient Ratings (159)
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    About Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1346277746
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Texas Medical Branch
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Pulmonary Disease
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Michael McCarthy, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. McCarthy is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. McCarthy has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. McCarthy works at The Baton Rouge Clinic AMC in Baton Rouge, LA. View the full address on Dr. McCarthy’s profile.

    Dr. McCarthy has seen patients for Shortness of Breath and Emphysema, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McCarthy on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    159 patients have reviewed Dr. McCarthy. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McCarthy.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. McCarthy, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. McCarthy appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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