Meet Your Surgeon
Dr. Kevin P. McCarthy
Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Fellowship-trained in pediatric and adult spine surgery, Dr. McCarthy treats the full range of spinal disorders with a special emphasis on minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity, and cervical spine procedures.
About Dr. McCarthy
Training, Experience, and a Focus on Less Invasive Care
Dr. McCarthy graduated from Michigan State University with high honors and a Bachelor of Science Degree in human physiology. He received his Medical Degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1999, graduating in the top twenty percent of his class. Dr. McCarthy continued his training at Tulane Medical Center by completing an orthopedic residency there in 2004. During residency, he received multiple distinguished awards, including the Sherman Award for outstanding second-year resident and the Thibodeaux Award for the senior resident that best exemplifies leadership and intelligence. He served as Administrative Chief Resident from July of 2003 to June of 2004.
Dr. McCarthy completed a fellowship in pediatric and adult spine surgery in 2005. He currently specializes in the treatment of all spinal disorders with a special emphasis on minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity, and cervical spine procedures. Dr. McCarthy is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. McCarthy is now performing The Intracept® Procedure, the only FDA-cleared procedure to treat chronic vertebrogenic low back pain. He is accepting new patients and appointments by calling The Spine Center of Louisiana at (833) 774-6352, or you can request an appointment online.
Areas of Focus
How Dr. McCarthy Helps Patients
From advanced non-fusion options to complex cervical procedures, explore the treatments Dr. McCarthy performs at The Spine Center of Louisiana.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Smaller incisions and techniques designed for less disruption and a faster return to daily life.
Learn moreThe Intracept Procedure
The only FDA-cleared procedure to treat chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
Learn moreEndoscopic Lumbar Fusion
An ultra minimally invasive approach to lumbar fusion performed through tiny openings.
Learn moreCervical Spine Procedures
Specialized care for neck pain and cervical spine conditions, from evaluation through surgery.
Learn moreDr. McCarthy on Video
Hear It From the Surgeon Himself
Dr. McCarthy explains two of the advanced procedures he performs and who they can help.
Intracept Procedure: Proven Relief for Chronic Low Back Pain
Endoscopic Lumbar Fusion
Our Team
Meet Our Other Specialists
Our board-certified physicians provide complete surgical and nonsurgical care for conditions of the spine.
Ready to See Dr. McCarthy?
Request an appointment online or call 1-833-SPINELA. Urgent, same-day appointments are often available at our four Louisiana locations.