Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO
Dr. Michael McCarthy, DO is a general surgeon in Rockford, IL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth–Riverside
8201 E Riverside Blvd Rockford, IL 61114Make an Appointment
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. McCarthy to family and friends is 4.851852 out of 5
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The opportunity to provide patient care is an honor and a privilege, a responsibility to never be taken lightly. It is my goal to provide efficient, reliable and trustworthy care in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.General Surgery
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Midwestern University
Residency Hospital, 2005Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2000Benedictine University
Undergraduate School, 1996
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Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth–Riverside
Surgical Associates of Northern Illinois at Mercyhealth–Rockton
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
93%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
88%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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