Neurologist fellowship trained in epilepsy
Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: McCarthy Medical Consulting, PLLC
- Phone: 616-566-6980
- Cell: 616-566-6980
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Epilepsy and NeurologyKeywords/Search Terms:
Seizure disorders, seizure and driving, seizure meds, psychogenic attacks, psychogenic spells, head trauma, traumatic brain injury, headacheEducation:
Bachelors of Science in Human Biology, Michigan State University; Doctor of Osteopathy, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine; Neurology residency, Grand Rapids Spectrum Health (*Corewell Health); Epilepsy fellowship, Grand Rapids Spectrum Health (*Corewell Health)Years in Practice:
1.5Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
5Additional Information
Dr. Philip Michael McCarthy, DO, is a neurologist and epileptologist with specialized expertise in managing complex neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy (seizures) and stroke. He is currently part of the Corewell Health West Epilepsy Center, a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, where he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including neurology residents and epilepsy fellows, to deliver cutting-edge care. His advanced training includes a fellowship in epilepsy, with a focus on magnetoencephalography, stereo-EEG, and management of medically refractory epilepsy. Dr. McCarthy has a broad range of clinical and academic experience, including serving as a stroke neurologist and supervising neurology residents in high-pressure hospital settings. As an independent medical examiner (IME), he provides expert evaluations for workers' compensation, disability claims, and motor vehicle collisions. His dedication to education and research is evident in his multiple grand rounds presentations, poster contributions, and publications addressing critical topics like ANCA-associated vasculitis, stroke metrics during the COVID-19 pandemic, and innovative approaches to epilepsy management. A skilled communicator, Dr. McCarthy has published in esteemed journals such as Arthritis and Rheumatology and Cerebrovascular Disease EXTRA, reflecting his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. His ability to analyze and present complex neurological cases makes him a trusted expert witness, offering insightful and objective evaluations in legal and medical contexts.