James J. McCarthy, MD, MHA
Memorial Hermann Health System
Biography
Dr. James “Jamie” McCarthy currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive for the Memorial Hermann Health System. 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. He has executive oversight and responsibility for MHMD, Memorial Hermann’s clinically-integrated physician network, the Memorial Hermann Medical Group, as well as Population Health Services, Care and Case Management, Hospital-Based Physicians, Credentialing, Quality and Safety. He also serves as the senior physician leader of Clinical Care Redesign, a sweeping revamp of Memorial Hermann’s care delivery model.
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, Stroke and Cardiac Care.
Dr. McCarthy completed his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, his internship and residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and his Masters in Health Care Administration at the University of Providence. 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 medical director of the SETRAC Cardiac Care Committee. He is also serving as 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.
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, Stroke and Cardiac Care.
Dr. McCarthy completed his medical degree at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, his internship and residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and his Masters in Health Care Administration at the University of Providence. 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 medical director of the SETRAC Cardiac Care Committee. He is also serving as 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.
