Patient Rating
4.9out of 5
88 Ratings
18 Comments

Joseph Carey, MD

Plastic Surgery, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Breast Cancer, Breast Reconstruction Surgery, DIEP Flap Surgery
Accepting New Patients

Locations

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place
1516 San Pablo St. HC3 - Suite 3300 HC3 - Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
phone
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place
1450 San Pablo St. HC4 - Suite 6200 HC4 - Suite 6200, Los Angeles, CA 90033
phone
schedule

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Provider Details

Health System Provider
Keck Faculty
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Gender
Male
About Joseph Carey, MD

 

Dr. Carey is an associate professor of surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His specialty is microvascular surgery, with a focus on breast reconstruction, complex reconstructive surgery, thoracic and abdominal reconstruction, and cerebral revascularization procedures. Dr. Carey is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also a member of many prestigious surgical societies.

Dr. Carey's practice is based in Keck Medical Center, where he directs the care of complex multi-system injuries, including primary management of difficult wounds. His practice overlaps with the specialties of neurological surgery, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and orthopedic surgery, and he is relied upon for his reconstructive creativity. As the program director in plastic surgery, he directs the education of plastic surgery and general surgery residents.

Dr. Carey's research interests include surgical education, breast reconstruction, extremity salvage, and cerebral revascularization. His education includes general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at USC. Dr. Carey received his medical degree from USC and his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. He also completed a Master's degree in anatomy at USC and a microvascular surgery fellowship at Stanford University.

I believe that a patient's quality of life is a key measure of a successful surgery. It means a lot to me to be able to use my reconstructive surgery skills to help my patients get back to enjoying life with their families.

Experience

Specialties
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Reconstruction Surgery
  • DIEP Flap Surgery
Areas of Focus
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Microvascular Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Head and Neck Reconstruction, Cerebral Revascularization, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Extremity Salvage, Complex Wound Management, Aesthetic Procedures
Academic Title
Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery

Insurances Accepted

Note: Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.

Benefits among health plans and employers vary. Please contact your health plan to verify benefits and network providers for specific products. It is important to note that not all of our providers participate in all of a health plan's products or networks.

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Covered California
  • Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer
  • Beech Street Corporation /WC
  • Blue Shield Covered California
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Brand New Day
  • ChoiceCare Network
  • CIGNA
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health
  • GEHA
  • Great-West Healthcare of California, Inc.
  • Health Net
  • Health Net Covered California
  • Health Plans of Nevada
  • Interplan
  • Kern Health Systems
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare
  • Marian Health Services
  • MultiPlan
  • NEXT
  • Pacificare
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
  • Private Health Care Systems
  • Take Care (GUAM)
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance (UHC)
  • Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund
  • United Healthcare
  • USC Network
  • Watchtower
  • Medicare

Ratings and Reviews

Patient Rating
4.9out of 5
88 Ratings
18 Comments
  • Provider Explanations Easy to Understand
  • Provider Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
  • Provider Showed Respect
  • Provider Listened Carefully
  • Provider Knew Medical History
  • Provider Spent Enough Time
4.9out of 5(88 Ratings, 18 Comments)
Mar 21, 2025

All the PA and assistants were respectful, responsive, and helpful.


Mar 21, 2025

Dr. Carey simply amazing he explained my situation very clearly to me and demonstrated on the white board my options and in his professional opinion what he leaned more towards bcuz of my situation at hand but he also took the time to ask me how I felt and took the time to hear me even though I was 25 minutes late. He never once rushed through the appointment and honestly heard me out and gave me his undivided attention. We made a plan together and made me feel important in our decision making. Would highly recommend him to all my friends n family if they ever found themselves in this situation ( pray to God they won't ever be in this position but if they are I highly recommend him) Excellent Doctor


Mar 14, 2025

Explained the process, situation and how it would affect me if we proceeded. Also explained the risks involved and discussed the importance of after care after


Feb 14, 2025

Dr Carey was very easy to talk to, I hope to have more conversation with him.


Jan 24, 2025

I loved everything about the doctor and his staff. The front office who did assist me was not so nice and I also noticed her talking in secrecy with another staff member as they both turned and looked at me. Which I find kind of rude. The physician assistant, Lvn and medical assistant were all great and kind. Wait time was a bit long but I was very please with the back office staff and the doctor.


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