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Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO

General Surgery*
4.7 (13)
Map Pin Small Rockford, IL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO

Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Rockford, IL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Hammond-Henry Hospital, Javon Bea Hospital - Rockton, Cgh Medical Center and St. Margaret's Health - Spring Valley. Dr. McCarthy, completed a residency at Midwestern University. Patients rated Dr. McCarthy an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. McCarthy works at Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth–Rockton in Rockford, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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

  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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  • Hammond-Henry Hospital
  • Javon Bea Hospital - Rockton
  • Cgh Medical Center
  • St. Margaret's Health - Spring Valley

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 24 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1851383061
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Midwestern University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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    Undergraduate School
    • Benedictine University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO 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.

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    Dr. McCarthy works at Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth‚ÄìRockton in Rockford, IL. View the full address on Dr. McCarthy’s profile.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. McCarthy. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McCarthy.

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