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.
Conditions Treated
Patient Education Resources
CoolSculpting® is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure that uses a device to cool targeted areas of fat, causing the fat cells to freeze and die. Over time, the body naturally eliminates these d...
There is some evidence to suggest that diet can play a role in the development of acne. Studies have found that a diet high in sugar and processed foods can increase the risk of developing acne. Diets...
There are several ways to reduce the skin redness caused by rosacea:Avoiding triggers: Triggers such as sun exposure, wind, high temperatures, stress, spicy foods, and alcohol, can worsen the symptoms...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and scaly skin. The condition is characterized by symptoms such as:Dry, itchy skin: The skin ...
Education & Training
- Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Internship: University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch