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James McCarthy, MD, Nephrology, Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester

JamesT.McCarthyMDFACP, FASN

Nephrology • Rochester, MN

Chronic Renal Failure & Dialysis

Chair, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, Mayo Clinic

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Summary

  • James T. McCarthy, M.D., is a clinical nephrologist with a primary focus of improving survival and quality of life for patients with chronic kidney disease, primarily those receiving chronic dialysis.

    His studies generally revolve around analysis of patient outcomes and factors that impact these outcomes. Dr. McCarthy also participates in interventional trials that support his areas of focus. Dr. McCarthy's key focus areas include: mineral metabolism in patients with chronic kidney disease, anemia control in patients with chronic kidney disease, and circulation access for chronic dialysis patients.

    Dr. McCarthy's investigations will help decrease hospitalization, improve survival and lead to higher quality of life for patients with chronic kidney disease. Nearly 500,000 patients are on dialysis or have kidney transplants in the U.S., and there may be up to 10 million to 20 million patients in the U.S. with significant chronic kidney disease that would benefit by improvements in these areas.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Nephrology, 1980 - 1983
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1980
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1977, MD
  • University of Kansas
    University of KansasBA, Biochemistry, 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1978 - 2024
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1988 - 2017
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1980 - 2016
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1996 - 2015
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1988 - 2002
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Bright Idea for Innovation Award, Department of Medicine Mayo Clinic Anemia Management System, 2012
  • Selected as Top 1% of Physicians (Top Doctors) US News and World Report, 2011
  • Bronze Level Quality Fellow Mayo Clinic, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout in US Has Been Slower, Messier Than Expected
    Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout in US Has Been Slower, Messier Than ExpectedDecember 31st, 2020
  • Race to Vaccinate Millions in US off to Slow, Messy Start
    Race to Vaccinate Millions in US off to Slow, Messy StartDecember 31st, 2020
  • swyMed Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board
    swyMed Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory BoardJanuary 31st, 2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. James McCarthy, Dr. James McCarthy, MD, Dr. J McCarthy, Dr. James T. McCarthy