About Dr. Patrick McCarthy,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. Patrick McCarthy and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Loyola in 1980. To date, I have performed approximately 10,000 cardiac surgeries, of which 5,000 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Read more...

192 Patient Reviews for
Dr. McCarthy

Patient Review of Dr. Patrick McCarthy

"We instantly liked Dr. Patrick McCarthy. My recovery from aortic valve replacement has been excellent!"

-- John DiFazio, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 11/02/2010

"Dr. McCarthy performed my mitral valve repair and PFO closure on January 30th. I stayed 3 nights in the hospital and was discharged home.  I am 71 years old and feel like my recovery and pain have been very manageable. I had my post operative appointment today and continue to do very well.

Dr. McCarthy explained things in a way I could understand and put me at ease before and after my surgery. He has a calm confident demeanor and is undoubtedly the best in the field. I received the very best care at Northwestern - every part of my experience was excellent, and I am forever grateful."

-- Jean Waspi, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, 01/30/2024

> See 191 more patient testimonials

My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Mitral valve repair & replacement
  • Aortic valve, bicuspid aortic valve and aneurysm operations
  • Maze surgery for atrial fibrillation and tricuspid valve surgery

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Tricuspid surgery
  • Mitral repair
  • Atrial fibrillation treatment with valve surgery

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. Patrick McCarthy, heart surgeon, graduated from Loyola in 1980.

After medical school, Dr. McCarthy completed a General Surgery Residency at the Mayo Clinic in 1985, a Cardiac Surgery Residency at the Mayo Clinic in 1988, and a Heart Transplant Fellowship at Stanford University Hospital in 1989.

Patrick McCarthy, MD is board certified in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) and Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery.

Schedule Appointment
with Dr. Patrick McCarthy, MD

To schedule an appointment with Dr. McCarthy, you can:

  • Call (888) 531-7541 right now
  • Request an appointment by clicking here.

The office of Dr. McCarthy is located at 675 N St. Clair Street , Chicago, IL 60611. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



> Click for driving directions to Dr. McCarthy’s office.

Watch Educational Videos with Dr. Patrick McCarthy

Learn about heart valve surgery from Dr. McCarthy in these videos:

  • Patient Alert! New Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines to Prevent Stroke for Heart Valve Patients
  • Research Alert: Is Early Surgery Best for Asymptomatic Mitral Regurgitation Patients?
  • Tissue Heart Valve Replacement Durability for Young Patients with Dr. Patrick McCarthy
  • New Approach To Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease Treatment with Dr. Patrick McCarthy, MD
  • Mitral Valve Repair Patient Success Story: Jim Kelly
  • Ask The Expert: Tricuspid Heart Valve Surgery with Dr. Patrick McCarthy
  • Understanding Mitral Regurgitation with Dr. Patrick McCarthy
  • Doctor Q&A: What Can Heart Valve Surgery Patients Expect In The Hospital?
  • REPAIR MR Clinical Trial: What Should Patients Know?
  • Mitral Valve Repair & AFib Success Story: Ed Can Walk Upstairs Again
  • Ask Dr. McCarthy: Stroke Risk Reduction for Atrial Fibrillation & Heart Valve Patients
  • > Watch More Videos

Page last updated: February 14, 2024