Overview
David McCarthy Jr, MD is Chair of Neurology at the Boston Veteran's Administration Medical Center where he also directs their Epilepsy Program and EEG Laboratory. He also supervises the Harvard Medical School Neurology Clerkship and Partners Neurology Residency Program at the Boston V.A. Dr. McCarthy obtained his medical degree from Dartmouth College in 1993. He completed his medicine internship at the National Naval Medical Center and the Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute. He served four years as a United States Navy flight surgeon with HMM263 and VMFA 121 of the United States Marine Corps Aircraft Wing, then completed his neurology residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital. He completed his fellowship in EEG and Epilepsy at Brigham and Women's Hospital.Dr. McCarthy evaluates epilepsy and general neurology patients at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the V.A. Boston Healthcare system hospitals. His research interests include EEG modeling, seizure prediction, post-traumatic epilepsy and epilepsy management in veterans.
Dr. Mccarthy is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Seizures.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mccarthy has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David C. Mccarthy
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David C. Mccarthy?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David C. Mccarthy by calling their office at 617-676-0537. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David C. Mccarthy a top-rated expert for Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David C. Mccarthy is classified as an Advanced expert for Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. David C. Mccarthy specialize in?
While Dr. David C. Mccarthy is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. David C. Mccarthy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David C. Mccarthy has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. You can view a list of Dr. David C. Mccarthy's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David C. Mccarthy accept my insurance?
Dr. David C. Mccarthy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-676-0537 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Advanced
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Mccarthy isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Memory LossDr. Mccarthy isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- SeizuresDr. Mccarthy isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
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- Conversion DisorderDr. Mccarthy isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Mccarthy isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- EpilepsyDr. Mccarthy isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Mccarthy isExperienced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Mccarthy isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Mccarthy isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.