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(312) 767-4365

University Cardiovascular Surgeons

1725 W Harrison St Ste 1156 Chicago, IL 60612

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Dr. McCarthy III accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
Coventry Health Care: Coventry Health America PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO; Preferred PPO
MultiPlan: PHCS Network PPO
Priority Health: Priority PPO

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No malpractice claims found for Illinois

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. McCarthy III's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCarthy III treats Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) more than 99% of his peers

Dr. McCarthy III treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Atherosclerosis
Buerger's Disease
Carotid Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Calcification
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 1
Coronary Artery Disease, Autosomal Dominant 2
Coronary Atherosclerosis
Raynaud's Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease

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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCarthy III treats Venous Embolism and Thrombosis more than 98% of his peers

Dr. McCarthy III treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Thrombosis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. McCarthy III treats Thrombosis more than 95% of his peers

Dr. McCarthy III treats this condition more than 95% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Thrombosis
Budd-Chiari Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Effort Vein Thrombosis
Intracranial Venous Thrombosis
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Portal Vein Thrombosis
Renal Vein Thrombosis
Thromboembolism
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Thrombosis

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Dr. McCarthy III's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Repair, Open or Repair of Arterial Aneurysm, Open
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Defects
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Heart Disease
Heart Surgery
Lung Surgery
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Port Placements or Replacements
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thrombosis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency

About Me

Care Philosophy

Many of the problems that involve particularly the arteries can be treated without doing an open operation. So we don't have to cut through the skin to do them. They're done with catheters. And that's where the most exciting technology really is righ...

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Specialties

General Surgery
Vascular Surgery

Board Certifications

Vascular Surgery

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Education

1985

Northwestern University Med Center

Fellowship Hospital

1983

Northwestern University Med Center

Residency Hospital

1979

Northwestern University Med Center

Internship Hospital

1978

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Medical School

1985

1983

1979

1978

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. McCarthy III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCarthy III

4.0

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1 Star	25%	(1)

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Dr. McCarthy is very empathetic, compassionate and passionate about his ability to get to the bottom of his patients ( my) pain. He is self assuring and very sweet . Understanding that this is a process of diagnosis , and patience of waiting for tests and results all leads to the best outcome . The outcome of knowing you are in great hands . I love this man . He was his calling .

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