Richmond Dow McCarty, DO

Dr. McCarty earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and received his medical training from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, where he was awarded a Health Professions Scholarship. He completed his internship at the Medical Center of Independence in Independence, Mo., and then went on to serve three years as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation and Achievement Medal for his service. Dr. McCarty completed his residency training at North Mississippi Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Center.

Dr. McCarty says he chose to work in health care because he wanted to build relationships with patients. “I want to make sure they know someone cares about what happens to them and their loved ones,” he said. “In my experience, at the end of the day, people just want to know we care about them as an individual and take a moment to walk in their shoes.”

Favorite Quote: For we walk by faith, not by sight. – Corinthians 5:7

Dr. McCarty’s hobbies and interests include health and wellness, photography, travel and creating memories with his wife and three sons.