Medical Expertise of Dr. Edward McCarthy, MD
About Dr. Edward McCarthy, MD
Dr. Edward McCarthy grew up in Midland and graduated from Midland High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from The University of Texas at Austin. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1999 with High Honors (top 2%). In medical school Dr. McCarthy was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, chosen from students in the top 15% in his class. During his senior year he was given the Thomas W. Freese Memorial Award for Excellence in Dermatology and the L. Clark Stout, Jr. Award for Excellence in Pathology.Dr. McCarthy received his training at The University of Texas Medical Branch for his internship in Internal Medicine and residency in Dermatology. In his last year of residency, he served as Chief Resident. He became board certified by the American Board of Dermatology in 2003. After completing his residency Dr. Edward McCarthy opened Amarillo Dermatology in 2003 with his wife, Dr. Rebecca McCarthy. The primary focus of the practice is medical and surgical dermatology.
When he is not at the office, Dr. McCarthy stays busy with his two sons and two daughters.
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Education & Training
- Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Internship: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch