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Who is Dr. Joy, Trauma Surgeon in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Kathryn Joy, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. Dr. Joy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joy’s office at (443) 997-1508.
What languages does Dr. Joy speak?
Dr. Joy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Joy typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Joy diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Joy. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Joy typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Joy may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Joy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Joy accept my insurance?
Dr. Joy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 997-1508 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joy accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Joy in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Conifer Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
State of California
Sutter Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joy's office located?
What is Dr. Joy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093179756.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joy
What is Dr. Kathryn Joy's specialty?
Dr. Joy is a Trauma Surgeon near San Jose, CA.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Kathryn Joy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Joy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, St. Louise Regional Hospital, Kaiser Permanente - San Jose Medical Center, El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital, Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Kathryn Joy accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Joy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Joy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joy's office at (443) 997-1508 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Joy?
Please contact Dr. Joy's office at (443) 997-1508 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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