Matthew J Carty, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.964602 average rating from 113 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
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 & Training
- Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 2009
- Residency: Mass General Brigham Combined Training Program, Plastic Surgery, 2008
- Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Surgery, 2003
- Medical Education: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 2002
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.964602 average rating from 113 reviews
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Dr. Carty is wonderful.
2026-07-03
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Dr. Carty is a gifted physician and a caring, compassionate man. I have recommended him to many women seeking breast reconstruction.
2026-06-30
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The Care provider is very attentive and he took extra time to address my concerns.
2026-06-09
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I felt very comfortable with him. He was extremely pleasant and caring.
2026-06-04
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Dr Carty is the best in my care. Excellence across the board. I feel safe and that he has my well being in mind. Great people skills as well.
2026-05-27
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Dr. CARTY was very pleasant. He explained everything to me. He explained what's going to happen in the next year and I was very pleased with meeting with him again this year. Thank you very much.
2026-05-15
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Dr Carty is one of the best doctors in the world!
2026-05-13
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they were awsome and couldnt of been nicer
2026-05-13
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I always feel cared about and for.
2026-05-12
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Dr. Carty is a very knowledgeable doctor and he's very kind and he listens very well. I'm lucky to have him being the patient. So.
2026-05-08
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Dr Carty is the epitome of perfection! He is intelligent, experienced professional, personable, and a joy to visit with. His staff is super too!
2026-05-07
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This Dr is amazing I am concerned about what to do with over half my team leaving for Dana and needing to wait for answers as to weather a masectomy surgeon I will be avail when it expected
2026-05-06
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Dr. Carty is an exceptional doctor...he is thorough, knowledgeable and very compassionate. He answered any and all questions, took the time needed and made us feel comfortable about all aspects of my upcoming surgery.
2026-05-06
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Dr Carty is always professional, compassionate and takes the time to discuss any questions.
2026-04-15
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Dr. Carty and the PA were wonderful. They listened to my concerns, answered all my questions, took their time. I never felt rushed. They were both excellent. Thank you.
2026-04-03
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Dr. Carty took the time to give me all my options and answer all my questions. He made sure I knew I was in complete control of both the physical exam and my medical decisions. He was humble enough to offer referrals to other providers if I felt I needed something he couldn't provide. I left feeling heard and confident about my medical care.
2026-04-02
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Excellent! Patient centered, listened to my concerns.
2026-03-23
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Dr. Carti is by far one of the finest physicians that I've ever seen. He is kind, caring, bright, involved, and interested in my care. I don't ever have to worry about any aspect of my care because I always feel confident that Dr. Carti is taking good care of me.
2026-03-20
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2026-03-11
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I have known Dr. Carty for over a decade and trust him implicitly. He has a measured approach to my complex medical situation and honors my lived experience. I appreciate his shared decision-making and supportive care.
2026-02-18
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Dr. CARTY is one of the nicest and easiest to talk to doctors that I have ever worked with. I absolutely trust him and I appreciate his respect for his patients, the fact that he takes the time to speak with everyone and he doesn't dismiss any questions. So I would like to say thank you for being a great doctor.
2026-02-06
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Dr. Carty was excellent. He explained all my options and spent the time needed to answer all questions. I did have to wait 30 minutes after my appointment time but it was worth it for his expert clinical skills.
2026-02-04
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I feel confident that I will receive great care here and that Dr Carty is knowledgeable, professional, and caring.
2026-02-01
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Very humble. Caring eye contact. Active listening.
2026-01-14
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Dr Carty, PA [redacted] are the best. I love them both
2025-12-24
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I have seen Dr. Carty for several years now and he has cared for me in exceptional ways and honestly has salvaged procedures that were botched by other hospitals and he has done it in the kindest, most gentle, most experienced, surgically skilled way possible and he also makes it a very personal experience. I could not say better things about this surgeon and doctor or Dr. Carty as a person. He is invaluable and I am so lucky to have him as my doctor and part of my breast cancer journey and journey.
2025-12-19
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Consistently a long wait to see the provider past the initial appointment time. However, always absolutely worth the wait.
2025-12-19
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Dr Carty is an extremely skilled surgeon. Above and beyond his surgical expertise, he is a kind and compassionate medical provider. I was not happy that my medical diagnosis required such a high level surgery. I am confident that I am in absolutely capable hands with Dr Carty. I am thankful, grateful and blessed to receive such great care.
2025-12-16
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Dr. Carty and his team are the most compassionate team that has taken care of me. They listen, care about my needs and take action. The last year has been such a challenge but Dr. Carty and his team always made me feel seen and heard. I would highly recommend Dr. Carty as not just a compassionate person but an incredible plastic surgeon.
2025-11-20
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Dr Carty took almost an hour with me, was very very kind and helpful. He walked me down to the xray dept. himself.
2025-11-10
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Highly skilled, caring , compassionate , professional
2025-11-05
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Dr Carty is the best! He has operated on me previously and the outcome was great! My recovery was as expected, my incision is literally invisible compared to surgeries with other providers, I highly recommend Dr. Carty.
2025-11-05
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Dr Matthew Carty was the kindest physician that I have ever met. He spent time with me and discussed possible ways to help me. He broke everything down so that I could understand. When I left my appointment with him I felt blessed to have spent time with him discussing my situation and really felt like he cared.
2025-10-29
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Very pleasant and easy to talk to, and helpful. He suggested a surgery that I was not planning on, and I'm not sure what to do. However, he suggested another appointment before the surgery so I will discuss it with him again.
2025-10-22
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Recommend to anyone who needs this service
2025-10-22
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An informative follow up visit and meeting
2025-10-16
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They are really nice and professional friendly specialists. Dr. Matthew Carty always takes care of me starting early 2018. I have been his patient since then. He is very professional doctor I have had.
2025-10-15
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I'm very lucky to be in his care
2025-10-15
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Dr. Carty is a human first, doctor second. This visit (and every other visit I've had since 2017 when he became my doctor) have borne that out. This puts me at ease. Every time!
2025-10-14
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I was canceled several times before my appointment. My care provider seems to be exceptionally busy. I do understand based on the nature of the disease process he treats, but it does not help those of us who need to be seen. Although our cancer is no longer active. Sometimes you just need some questions answered because you've never done this before and it's difficult to get those answers when your caregiver is so busy that they cancel you over and over again.
2025-10-04
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I've known Dr. Carty for years. He's the best.
2025-10-02
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Dr. Matthew Carty is an exceptional provider who really knows his craft. I am very pleased with my experiences.
2025-10-02
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Very pleased with my appointments so far
2025-10-01
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Dr. Carty has been an exceptional care provider treating me with respect, compassion & is always willing to have educational conversations. I am grateful I met him & his team. My whole life is different since my care & surgeries took place by his team. I highly recommend him to others too.
2025-10-01
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Dr. Carty was very thorough and respectful. I feel comfortable and have confidence in my surgical plan.
2025-09-17
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Dr. Carty is very attentive and focused on my amputee needs
2025-09-17
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The staff was very nice and helpful. Dr. Carty is a very nice Dr.
2025-09-14
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Dr. Carty and his staff are always wonderful. The office is busy, but we all get their undivided attention.
2025-09-10
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