Dr. Harry McCoy was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He received a B.A. in psychology at the University of Virginia and attended the University of Virginia Medical School, where he obtained his M.D. Dr. McCoy did his internship, residency, and then a four-year fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Florida. He is board-certified in medical oncology, hematology, internal medicine and hospice, and palliative care.

Dr. McCoy has multiple scientific publications. With a broad interest in hematology, oncology, and in palliative care, he has been a hospice director for many years.

Dr. McCoy is married and has two children. He and his family enjoy living in the New River Valley.