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Dr. John McCarthy, MD

Dr. John McCarthy, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John McCarthy, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Omaha, NE and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital and Franciscan Healthcare. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (13 reviews)

MD West One - Millard

5908 S 142nd St Omaha, NE 68137

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(402) 390-4111

Hospital Highlight

Dr. McCarthy is affiliated with Methodist Hospital Omaha, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. McCarthy specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. McCarthy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCarthy

3.9

13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
69%
69%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
In pain – Sep 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael Leighton – Sep 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dexter Koontz in Council Bluffs, IA – Feb 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Don Shennum in Omaha, NE – May 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. McCarthy specializes in hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder problems and surgery.

biography

John "Jack" A. McCarthy, M.D. is a skilled and compassionate doctor who can help you with any Hand, Shoulder & Elbow medical issue and get you feeling well. Looking for a highly skilled and approachable physician to solve your shoulder and elbow...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Lutheran Hospital La Crosse

    Residency Hospital

  • Wash University Affil Hosps

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

MD West One - Millard

MD West One - Millard5908 S 142nd St Omaha, NE 68137
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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MD West One - Fremont

MD West One - Fremont3301 E Elkhorn Dr Ste 100 Fremont, NE 68025
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

MD West One - Omaha

MD West One - Omaha8005 Farnam Dr Ste 305 Omaha, NE 68114
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Franciscan Healthcare

    430 N Monitor St
    West Point, NE 68788

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    96%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% higher than the national average

    91%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist Hospital

    8303 Dodge St
    Omaha, NE 68114
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Methodist Fremont Health

    450 E 23rd St
    Fremont, NE 68025

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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