Pediatrics CertifiedRichard McCarthy, MD

General information:
501-364-1100

Primary care appointments: 501-364-1202
Specialty care appointments: 501-364-4000

Richard McCarthy practices Orthopedics at

Arkansas Children's Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-364-1100
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Richard McCarthy practices Orthopedics at

Arkansas Children's Northwest
2601 Gene George Blvd.
Springdale, AR 72762
479-725-6800
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Education

Medical Degree

State University of New York Downstate - 1974

Residency

Children's Hospital of Boston - 1980
Children's Hospital of Boston - 1980
Harvard Medical School - 1980
Harvard Medical School - 1977
Norwick Park Hospital, London - 1979

Internship

Boston Medical Center - 1975
Tufts New England Medical Center - 1976

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Concussion Clinic

The Concussion Clinic at ACH offers a comprehensive approach to the evaluation and management of the student athlete who might have sustained a concussion.

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Sports Medicine

Arkansas Children's Sports Medicine provides treatment and prevention of knee injuries, ACL tears, ankle injuries, labral tears, fractures and more in athletes.

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Hand Clinic

The hand clinic offers services for trauma, congenital and acquired deformities of the hand and upper extremities from simple fractures to complete reconstruction.

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Orthopedic Limb Reconstruction Clinic

The Orthopedic Limb Reconstruction Clinic treats both congenital and acquired conditions related to the bones.

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Orthotics and Prosthetics

Arkansas Children's offers orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services to patients by providing specialized equipment they need to help achieve their own success.

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Prenatal Orthopedic Consultations

Arkansas Children's Orthopedics offers prenatal consults for pregnant women whose doctor has prenatally diagnosed their child with an orthopedic-related condition.

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Radiology

The Radiology Department at Arkansas Children's provides diagnostic radiology, MRIs, Interventional Radiology, Ultrasounds, CT scans and other services to properly care for your child.

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy services at Arkansas Children's are individually tailored to help each client achieve the highest possible level of independence with their mobility.

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Neuromuscular Program

Neuromuscular disorders like myopathies, muscular dystrophies, neuropathies and more are treated by specialists in the ACH Neuromuscular Program.

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

The Orthopedic Department at Arkansas Children's evaluates and treats orthopedic problems involving the bones, joints and muscles.

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Bone and Soft-tissue Tumor Program (Orthopedic Oncology)

The Bone and Soft-tissue Tumor Program at Arkansas Children's Hospital provides specialty care for children with bone, muscle, or connective tissue cancer.

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Rehabilitation and Therapy

The Rehabilitation and Therapy department at Arkansas Children's evaluates and treats inpatient and outpatients with functional limitations to promote maximum independence and quality of life.

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Benefits of Prenatal Orthopedic Consults

Discover how early ultrasound screenings can benefit your baby's health and help you prepare for your newborn. Learn about the pioneering care at Arkansas Children's.

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Does Your Child Have Back Pain? It Could be from Poor Posture

It’s easy for teens and children to slouch while working on homework, texting, playing their favorite video game or while competing, but maintaining proper posture can save them from neck and back pain as they grow.

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Safe Return to Play After Injury

Returning to activity too soon after a sports injury can put children at risk of causing further damage. Learn how the experts on the sports medicine team at Arkansas Children's follow a comprehensive plan to keep children safe after injuries.

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Student-Athlete Centered Sports Medicine Care: A Team Approach

Discover how Arkansas Children's provides sports medicine for young athletes with a team approach for rapid, safe care. Real stories show the impact.

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Protecting Young Athletes from Heat Stroke

Keep young athletes safe from heat stroke. Discover critical tips on hydration, acclimatization and recognizing early symptoms.

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Facts about a common chest disorder in children – Pectus Excavatum (Sunken Chest)

Discover how Arkansas Children's expertly treats pectus excavatum, enhancing childrens' lives with state-of-the-art methods.

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