Dr. Joseph C. McCarthy MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Joseph C. McCarthy MD

Orthopedist

55 Fruit Street Suite 3B Boston Massachusetts, 02114

About

Joseph C. McCarthy, MD, FAAOS, works at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston as Vice Chairman of the Orthopedics Department. He specializes in total hip replacements, neck and spinal surgery, and revised hip arthroplasty. Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. McCarthy has been practicing for nearly 40 years, and has contributed a plethora of medical publications to his field. Director of the Kaplan Center for Joint Reconstruction and Newton Wellesley Hospital, Dr. McCarthy has the skill and ability to maintain a leadership position.

Education and Training

Georgetown University

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 50 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

NeckRevised Hip ArthroplastySpinal SurgeryTotal Hip Replacement

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Vice Chairman, Orthopedics, Massachusetts General Hosptial -
  • Director of Kaplan Center for Joint Reconstruction at Newton Wellesley Hospital -

Treatments

  • Hip Arthroscopy

Fellowships

  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellow    1981

Internships

  • Georgetown University

Fellowships

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (President)

Articles and Publications

  • 3 Textbooks, 13 Book Chapters

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His Commitment to Lifelong Learning and a Strong Commitment to Improve Patient Care, Ongoing Day to Day Commitment to Surgical Duties

Dr. Joseph C. McCarthy MD's Practice location

55 Fruit Street Suite 3B -
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
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2000 WASHINGTON ST -
NEWTON, MA 02462
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