About
Dr. Matthew McCarthy grew up in Northeast Georgia and arrived at medicine through years of hands-on patient care. During high school and college, he worked as a nurse assistant, an ER technician, and a monitor technician in an ICU. That experience shaped his commitment to direct, personal patient relationships.
He graduated from Toccoa Falls College in 2007 with a double major in Biology and Cross-Cultural Studies. He and his wife Valerie, whom he met during freshman orientation at Toccoa Falls, spent a summer together doing public health education and village outreach in Eastern Europe. The family moved to Blacksburg in 2008, where Dr. McCarthy attended the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated in 2012 and completed a three-year Family Practice residency in June 2015. He holds certification as a USCIS Civil Surgeon and performs I-693 immigration physicals. Dr. McCarthy and Valerie have three children and live in Giles County, where the family owns and operates Windrush Berry Farm in Newport, VA.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Toccoa Falls College, B.S. Biology and Cross-Cultural Studies (2007)
Additional Training
Worked as nurse assistant, ER technician, and ICU monitor technician prior to medical school
Certifications
Who is Dr. McCarthy right for?
Dr. McCarthy is a strong fit for families seeking a primary care physician who knows them well over time. His panel skews heavily toward children, making him an excellent choice for parents enrolling the whole family. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from his unhurried, relationship-driven approach. Patients who value direct access to their physician, including after-hours availability, will find his model well-suited to their needs. He also serves patients who need USCIS I-693 immigration physicals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McCarthy practices full-scope family medicine, caring for patients from childhood through elderly adulthood. He manages chronic diseases, conducts annual preventive health visits, and handles urgent care needs. He also provides vaccine review and guidance.
Dr. McCarthy completed his Family Practice residency in June 2015 at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree in 2012. He holds certification as a USCIS Civil Surgeon, qualifying him to perform I-693 immigration physicals.
Dr. McCarthy earned his medical degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, VA, graduating in 2012. He then completed a three-year Family Practice residency, finishing in June 2015. Before medical school, he built clinical experience as a nurse assistant, ER technician, and ICU monitor technician.
Yes. Dr. McCarthy holds USCIS Civil Surgeon certification and performs I-693 immigration physicals. The total cost is $400, which includes all required labwork drawn through a partner lab in Christiansburg, VA. The practice typically completes the full process within one week.
Dr. McCarthy believes that time is the most important resource in medicine. He and his team see 6 to 10 patients per day, allowing visits to be thorough and unhurried. He gives patients his cell phone number and remains available any day at any hour for questions and scheduling.
Yes. Over half of Dr. McCarthy's panel consists of children. He sees patients across all age groups, from young children through elderly adults, making him well-suited for families enrolling together.
Dr. McCarthy worked in direct patient care throughout high school and college. He served as a nurse assistant, an ER technician, and a monitor technician in an ICU. He also spent a summer in Eastern Europe doing public health education and village outreach with his wife Valerie.
Dr. McCarthy provides his cell phone number directly to patients. You may call or text any day, at any hour. The practice triages urgent care needs by phone before scheduling visits.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026