Paul McCarthy MD, FCCP

My current role is the chief of the division of cardiovascular critical care at the West Virginia University (WVU) Heart and Vascular Institute. I am a faculty member of the West Virginia University School of Medicine and am an Associate Professor and hold academic appointments within the departments of medicine and cardiac and thoracic surgery. I provide clinical coverage in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. In this unit, our team participates in the care of cardiothoracic and vascular surgical patients along with medical and ECMO patients. My administrative duties include the management of the growing division of cardiovascular critical care and participation on hospital committees. I am involved in the training of medical students, residents and fellows; and participate in research, with interests in quality, clinical trials and translational research. Current research projects involve acute kidney injury and nutritional support.

Email: paul.mccarthy@hsc.wvu.edu