Board of Trustees

James J. McCarthy, MD, MHA

Secretary-Treasurer

Memorial Hermann Health System

Dr. James “Jamie” McCarthy is Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive for Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the physician organization and further establishing Memorial Hermann’s goal to build a physician-centric, integrated network of care.
Prior to joining MHH, Dr. McCarthy served as Professor and Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGovern Medical School. Dr. McCarthy was also Chief of Emergency Medical Services for Memorial Hermann-TMC, home to the Red Duke Trauma Institute, the nation’s busiest Level I trauma center, as well as Memorial Hermann Life Flight®, the system’s signature air ambulance service. Under his leadership, the Department has been recognized regionally and nationally for Trauma and Cardiac Care.

Dr. McCarthy completed his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and his internship and residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Emergency Medical Services.

On a local and state level, Dr. McCarthy has been an advocate for emergency services, serving as a member of the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC), where he is the co-chair of the SETRAC Cardiac Care Committee. He is also serving a Chair of the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council’s Cardiac Care Committee under the Texas Department of State Health Services. In addition to his professional commitments, Dr. McCarthy serves as EMS Medical Director for the West University Place Fire Department and as an un-affiliated neurotrauma consultant for the National Football League.