About Matthew J. Carty, MD
Gender
Male
Leadership Title
Co-Director, Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Co-Director, Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Program
Director of Innovation and Strategy, Stepping Strong Center
Roberta and Stephen R. Weiner Distinguished Chair in Surgery
Specialties
Gastrointestinal and General Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Clinical Interests
breast and body aesthetic surgery (ex. breast reduction, breast augmentation, breast lift, abdominoplasty, body contouring
breast reconstruction, including DIEP flaps and non-abdominal donor sites (e.g. PAP, DUG, SGAP)
complex lower extremity reconstruction
face transplantation
hand and wrist surgery
LGBT health and gender affirming surgery
limb transplantation
Mohs reconstruction following skin cancer
nerve disorders and injuries
oncoplastic surgery
reconstructive microsurgery
Bio

Dr. Matthew J. Carty is a staff surgeon in the Division of Plastic Surgery and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is the Director of the BWH Lower Extremity Reconstruction Program, the Co-Director of the BWH Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction Program the Director of Innovation and Strategy at the Stepping Strong Center, and Roberta and Stephen R. Weiner Distinguished Chair in Surgery. His approach to care is one that prioritizes personal attention, clinical excellence and deep compassion. His clinic focus areas include complex reconstruction of the breasts and upper/lower limbs. 

Dr. Carty’s research involves developing new approaches to restore breast and extremity function in the setting of trauma, cancer or congenital conditions.

Education

Internship
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, 2002 - 2003
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1998 - 2002
Board Certifications
Plastic Surgery, 2010
Fellowship
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, 2008 - 2009

Videos

More videos
Breast Reconstruction Video - Brigham and Women's Hospital
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Dr. Matthew Carty, BWFH Surgeon
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Awards

Boston Magazine Top Doctor, 2022
Castle Connolly America's Top Doctors, 2022
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