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Dr. Kathryn Joy, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon, Surgeon

San Jose, CA

Accepting patients

    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.

    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:

    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

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

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    Where is Dr. Joy's office located?

    Dr. Kathryn Joy's Primary Practice

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (443) 997-1508

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    What hospitals are Dr. Joy affiliated with?

    Dr. Joy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center,San Jose, CA
    St. Louise Regional Hospital,Gilroy, CA
    Kaiser Permanente - San Jose Medical Center,San Jose, CA
    El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital,Mountain View, CA
    Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz,Santa Cruz, CA

    What is Dr. Joy's NPI number?A 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 Dr. Kathryn Joy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Kathryn Joy?

    Please contact Dr. Joy's office at (443) 997-1508 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Joy's office located?

    Dr. Joy's office is located in San Jose, CA.