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Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C)

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(Colleen M. McCarthy, MD, FRCS(C) - MSK Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon)
Specializes in: Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and General Practice
McMaster University (1999)
Professional interests include: cancer, head and neck reconstructive surgery, breast reconstruction, and more.
530 East 74th Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10021

Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) is a pediatric plastic surgeon in New York, NY specializing in pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery and general practice. She graduated from McMaster University in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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Office Locations

530 East 74th Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10021
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New York, NY 10604
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Some issues Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

  • Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
  • Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
  • Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The recent concerns around breast implants have "stemmed from research that found people with certain types of breast implants are at risk of developing breast implant-associated anaplastic large...”—"Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants", Washington Top News, April 2024
“The texture is designed to help the implant stick to the surrounding soft tissue, making it less likely to move around and look distorted, Dr. Colleen McCarthy, a reconstructive surgeon at Memorial...”—"Textured breast implants are being recalled over a link to cancer. Here s what to know if you have them", CNN, July 2019
“Even though the risk of anaplastic large-cell lymphoma is rare, women should still discuss this with their doctors when they're considering implants and discussing what type of implant to get, said...”—"Breast implants tied to increased risk of rare blood cancer", Fox News, January 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

open breast capsulotomy

In 2023, Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) had a list price for open breast capsulotomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 69

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 21
Female 67
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 76
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2013

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 84

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 32
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2014

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) treated as a pediatric plastic surgeon in New York, NY during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 12
capsulotomy 12
doctor visit 63
open surgery 12
plastic surgery procedures 17
reconstructive surgery 17
tissue transfer 17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 56
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 184
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 28
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2015

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) treated as a pediatric plastic surgeon in New York, NY during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 79
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
tissue transfer 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 23
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 87
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 61
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 11
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2016

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 78

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 27
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 78
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2017

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 66

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 21
Female 86
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 75
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2018

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) treated as a pediatric plastic surgeon in New York, NY during 2019 were breast procedures, removal of internal scar tissue, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 26
doctor visit 138
plastic surgery procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 12
removal of internal scar tissue 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 18
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 12
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2019

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 11
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 65
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2020

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 94

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 16
Female 119
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 12
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2021

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 9
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 139

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 12
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 94
Black 0
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) in 2022

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 33
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) treated as a pediatric plastic surgeon in New York, NY were breast procedures, tissue transfer, removal of internal scar tissue and reconstructive surgery.

breast procedures 19
capsulotomy 12
doctor visit 83
open surgery 12
plastic surgery procedures 13
reconstructive surgery 13
removal of internal scar tissue 14
tissue transfer 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C).

Gender
Male 21
Female 91
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 86
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 2
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 19
85 and over 3
Less than 65 8
65 to 74 69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 24
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 63

Education & Training

Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) graduated from McMaster University in 1999. She completed residency at University of British Columbia. She is certified by the Board Certification: Plastic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: McMaster University (1999)

Residency: University of British Columbia (2004)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Plastic Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO), Magnacare, Emblem Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP, NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees, Healthsmart, United Healthcare, Aetna, Tricare, Oxford, Husky CT Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare), Carrum Health and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
Magnacare
Emblem Medicare Advantage
Oscar
Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees
Healthsmart
United Healthcare
Aetna
Tricare
Oxford
Husky CT Medicaid
Healthfirst
Cigna
Qualcare
MVP
Connecticare
First Health
Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS
World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)
Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
Empire Essential
Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
UMR
Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)
Carrum Health
Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C) from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Colleen M. McCarthy, MS, MD, FRCS(C). Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Mentor Worldwide LLC $821 Reconstruction
$800 		MemoryShape Breast Implants
$21
Integra LifeSciences Corporation $693
$693
Allergan Inc. $278 NATRELLE
$278
AXOGEN $161 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT
$161
KCI USA, Inc $150
$150
Other $98 AlloDerm
$80 		VSP Reconstruction
$11
$7
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,401
Gift $800

Biography

Dr. Colleen McCarthy specializes in general practice and pediatric plastic surgery and practices in New York, NY and Manhattan, NY. Dr. McCarthy's areas of expertise include head and neck reconstructive surgery, head and neck cancer, and breast reconstruction. She is professionally affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of British Columbia, Dr. McCarthy attended medical school at McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. McCarthy appears to be an in-network provider for ConnectiCare, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. She welcomes new patients at her office inNew York, NY as reported by Yext.

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