Matthew T. Joy, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Director, Lymphatic and Microsurgical Reconstruction

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180 Total Ratings
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180 Total Ratings

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"What excites me about plastic surgery is the complex and diverse array of reconstructive challenges my patients and I face every day. I enjoy working together with patients and the entire healthcare team to identify and address patient needs and concerns in an individualized manner."

Background

Medical School

  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Fellowships

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System

Specialties or Medical Focus

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Breast Cancer

Internships

  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

NPI

  • 1356760284

Residencies

  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Services

Conditions Treated

  • Breast cancer
  • Complex or chronic wounds
  • Facial trauma
  • Functional and aesthetic breast concerns
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Lymphedema
  • Skin cancer
  • Upper and lower extremity trauma

Biography

Originally from Los Altos, CA, Dr. Joy is an assistant professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, VA. He received his undergraduate degree in Studio Jazz Guitar Performance from the University of Southern California in 2004. After a brief career as a professional musician, he returned to USC and completed the Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program in 2009. Dr. Joy graduated as a member of the charter class of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, VA in 2014 and continued with his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the same institution graduating in 2020. Following residency, he completed his fellowship training in reconstructive microsurgery at the University of Pennsylvania.

His interests include complex reconstruction of the head and neck, breast and extremities as well as limb salvage, and the surgical treatment of lymphedema.

Ratings and Reviews

Explained Clearly

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Listened Carefully

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Easy Instructions

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Knew Medical History

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Showed Respect

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Spent Enough Time

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22 total reviews

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Nothing but great things to say about my provider & office staff.

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Never feel rushed and Dr. Joy is always on time. Professional, technical and warm provider.

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Excellent provider. Listened to me and understood what my concerns were. Was honest about treatment options and what steps were necessary and why.

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Dr. Joy seems to be a calm, and knowledgeable surgeon.

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I have confidence in Dr. Joy to provide the surgery I will need.

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I could not have asked for a better team than Dr Graham and Dr Joy

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I felt GENUINE care & concern -

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Pleased with visit & recommendation.

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Dr. Joy was great! I loved his work.

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Very professional service.

Accepted Insurance

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