Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Long Beach, CA

Dr. Joy is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons - an association of surgeons founded in 1913 in order to elevate the standards of surgical education and practice. She is certified as a plastic surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify physicians who have specialized in plastic surgery. In addition, she is certified as a general surgeon by The American Board of Surgery, Inc.

Dr. Joy was the first graduating woman plastic surgeon from the University of California, Irvine, Plastic Surgery Department. Dr. Joy served as Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, from 1980 to 1993. She served as chairman for the Plastic Surgery Division of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center 1992-1994.

Since 1979, Dr. Joy has established an extensive cosmetic surgery practice. Her surgery practice is focused towards a trusting relationship with her patients; the ultimate goal being to reconcile the patient's aesthetic objectives and expectations with the reality of plastic surgical procedures.

Education

University of California, Riverside, 1964-1968
B.S. Microbiology and Zoology, Minor in French

University of California, San Diego, 1968-1972
M.D. University of California, San Diego, First Graduating Class 1968-1972

Surgical Training

University of California, Irvine, 1972-1979
     Intern, Surgery 1972-1973
     Resident, Surgery 1973-1976
     Chief Resident, Surgery 1977
     Plastic Surgery Resident, 1977-1979
     Chief Resident, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1978-1979

Honors and Associations

Fellow	American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.)
Member	American Society of Plastic Surgery American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Clinical Professor	Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, 1980-1993
Chairman	Plastic Surgery Division of Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, 1992 and 1993
Investigator	McGhan, Inamed, Allergan & Mentor Breast Implant Silicone Gel Study since 1993 Silimed Breast Implant Silicone Gell Study since 2008
Inspector	AAAASF Surgical Facility Inspector since 1985
Board Certification	American Board of Plastic Surgery American Board of Surgery (General Surgery)

Member American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons