Michael McCarthy, PA-C is a Certified Physician Assistant with TPMG Orthopedics in Newport News, Gloucester, and Williamsburg. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk. Originally from southeast Virginia, Michael began his practice as an orthopedic Physician Assistant at TPMG Orthopedics and returned in 2025. 

Specializing in orthopedics since 2015, Michael is well acquainted with all aspects of patient care. In addition to Hampton Roads, Michael also practiced in Washington State and Idaho, where he helped establish and supervise the region’s first Orthopedic Express Care Clinic and assisted with sports medicine care of athletes at Washington State University and the University of Idaho. Afterward, Michael practiced sports medicine in Jacksonville, Florida, for two years, assisting with the care of retired and current athletes alongside the lead physician of the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Working with Dr. Stephen Cummings’ Adult Reconstruction team, Michael sees patients for office visits and performs many of the same procedures as the supervising physicians, including fracture care, ordering and interpretation of imaging and laboratory results, prescription of appropriate medication, and musculoskeletal joint injections. He also supports patients during both pre-operative and post-operative appointments, assists in expanding care to patients by consulting and rounding in the hospital, and acting as the assistant in the operating room. Michael also has specialized training in wound care and ultrasound-guided injections and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 

Michael sees patients for a variety of orthopedic conditions, including painful joints, swollen knees, hip pain, degenerative shoulders, arthritis, and more.  

Michael moved back to Hampton Roads with his wife, two children, and an Australian shepherd and is excited to continue providing high-quality orthopedic care for his community. He warmly welcomes patients to make an appointment to see him at TPMG Orthopedics. 

Education

Undergraduate: Bachelors in Psychology, University of Virginia in Charlottesville
Graduate: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Eastern Virginia Medical School

Interests & Activities

Member, American Academy of Physician Assistants