Sean McKay, MD

Interventional Pulmonology

4.7 out of 5,

Accepting new patients

HMH-Pulmonology-Hackensack

20 Prospect Ave, Suite 707 Hackensack, NEW JERSEY 07601-1997

Phone

551-996-2211

Dr. Sean McKay, originally from Chicago, Illinois, earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and his Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Chicago. Inspired by the bravery of first responders and the U.S. military after the events of September 11, he joined the Navy. Dr. McKay served for over 21 years in the Navy, working in 16 countries and holding various leadership positions. These included Chief of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, advisor to the Navy Surgeon General, Pulmonologist for the White House, and Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit at the NATO Role 3 hospital in Afghanistan. Currently, Dr. McKay has a strong interest in academic medicine and is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He brings a wealth of experience to Hackensack University Medical Center in his roles as teaching faculty and Associate Director of Interventional Pulmonology.

Specializes in the following:

Lung Cancer and other thoracic malignancies
Pleural Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Nodules
Obstructive Lung Disease
Minimally Invasive endoscopic airway procedures

Provider Information

Specialties

Interventional Pulmonology

Languages

English

Age groups seen

Adults

Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack Meridian Medical Group

Hackensack University Medical Center

Education

National Capital Consortium

Fellowship, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, 2008

California Pacific Medical Center GME

Residency, Internal Medicine, 2005

St. Mary's Hospital & Medical Center-San Francisco

Internship, Internal Medicine, 2002

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Medical Education

Certifications

Critical Care Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine - 2017

Pulmonary Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine - 2011

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine - 2007

Verified Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.7 out of 5

30 ratings,

6 reviews

10/28/2025

Dr. Sean McKay was kind and friendly. He explained everything to me and my husband in a very clear manner. The office staff were great and helpful . We were very impressed with the overall experience. Highly recommended.?

10/24/2025

Dr McKay was very informative. He listened to my concerns. Easy to talk with. Able to ask questions. He answered them all. Did not feel rushed.

10/14/2025

Appointment was made in a timely manner, I didn't have to wait long for the doctor to come in, he addressed my concerns, asked appropriate questions, and was cordial and seemed very interested in why I was there.

10/14/2025

This feedback is basically more feedback on the survey that you just did with me. In the beginning, it said it wasn't asking a lot of questions. It was a lot of questions. I understand the need for that, but don't say it's not a lot of questions when it's a lot of questions.

8/5/2025

I was very comfortable talking to the doctor and it was a very interesting patient and doctor. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.