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Richard E. McCarthy, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

Primary Appointment Location

Orthopaedic Clinic on Autumn Road
600 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-320-7776
Returning Patients
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Overview

Areas of Expertise
Orthopaedics
Spine Care
Neurosurgery
Accepting New Patients
Yes (Referral Required)
Patient Types
Adults
Children and Adolescents
Language
English
4.8 out of 5
62 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
11 comments
Richard E. McCarthy, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • About
  • Academic Background
  • Conditions
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. McCarthy

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

About Dr. McCarthy

Clinical Biography

Richard E. McCarthy, M.D., Professor, Chief of Spinal Deformities, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Department of Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery. He is also the past President of the Scoliosis Research Society. His area of research is early onset spinal deformities in children, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and neuromuscular/syndromic scoliosis. He practices at UAMS and Arkansas Children’s Hospital. His practice is almost exclusively spine with 80% children and 20% adults.

Background: After completing college at Fordham University (B.S. 1970) and medical school at SUNY Downstate (M.D. 1974) he completed his training in orthopaedics at Harvard (1980) with six months of the training at Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, UK. His fellowship in spine and pediatric orthopaedics was with John Hall, M.D., at Harvard.

Dr. McCarthy's Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Orthopaedic Surgery
Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship
Children's Hospital of Boston
Residency
Northwick Park Hospital
Residency
Harvard Medical School
Residency
New England Medical Center
Internship
Boston University
Medical School
SUNY Upstate Medical University

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Diplomate - National Board of Medical Examiners

Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. McCarthy

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Spinal Deformities
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spine Disorders

Dr. McCarthy's Areas of Expertise

Orthopedic surgeon working on female patient

Orthopaedics

UAMS Health is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in orthopaedics.

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Rearview shot of a sporty young man touching his neck while exercising outdoors

Spine Care

UAMS Health offers a complete range of services for the treatment of spinal conditions, no matter the cause.

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Neurosurgeon looking at brain imaging.

Neurosurgery

Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.

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Locations Where Dr. McCarthy Practices

Autumn Road Clinic

Orthopaedic Clinic on Autumn Road , Primary Location

600 Autumn Road
Little Rock, AR 72211

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-526-1046
New Patients
501-320-7776
Returning Patients
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UAMS Medical Center exterior

UAMS Medical Center

4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
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An aerial shot of Arkansas Children's Hospital, the sunset softening the sky in oranges and pinks.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Patient Ratings & Reviews

Average Ratings

Recommend Provider
4.9 out of 5
Listened Carefully
4.8 out of 5
Knew Important Medical History
4.8 out of 5
Gave Enough Information about Health and Treatment
4.8 out of 5
Trust Provider
4.8 out of 5

Overall: 4.8 out of 5

(62 Ratings, 11 Comments)

Individual Reviews

5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. McCarthy & everyone that works with & for him are wonderful, caring, and thoughtful.

Date

Jun 17, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr McCarthy and Dana Lawrence are both great!,,

Date

Jun 17, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Richard Mccarthy is awesome he's caring giving and seems to care about his patients. He's just a really good man, and I appreciating taking care of me.

Date

May 6, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. McCarthy is the finest physician I've ever worked with and I would trust him with my care implicitly. UAMS is very fortunate to have him on their staff.

Date

Apr 8, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Great visit!

Date

Mar 11, 2022
5 out of 5

Comment

Dr. Richard McCarthy is kind and gentle. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable and kind. Not a better spinal surgeon in the world.

Date

Mar 4, 2022
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Make an Appointment With Dr. McCarthy

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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