Orthopedics: Surgery, Knee & Shoulder Conditions, Sports Medicine
Ephrata, Lancaster
Most recent review: Sep 30, 2025
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4.9
1.2K Ratings
404 Comments
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Joy Long has a special interest in arthroscopic knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle surgery as well as reconstructive shoulder and knee surgery.
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Joy Long has a special interest in arthroscopic knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle surgery as well as reconstructive shoulder and knee surgery.
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Very efficient, explains everything thoroughly and answers all questions.Dr. Long repaired my L. Rotator Cuff years ago and it’s still fine I would definitely recommend her.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Awesome Doctor
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Long had a very reassuring, calm presence about her. She was able to balance perfectly a mix between education, diagnosis, and validation.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Very competent and caring
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
She explained surgical procedures very well and was very open to questions and concerns.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
very knowledgeable. very caring with honest assessment
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Long is an extremely talented surgeon. She is very friendly and caring. At the same time a total professional. She’s awesome!!
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Dr. Long has excellent diagnostic skills and a real talent for being able to explain the situation clearly to us. She welcomed our questions and we had her full attention the whole time we were in her office. We highly recommend Dr. Long!
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Dr. Long was attentive and clear regarding my treatment plan. I appreciated how she assessed my symptoms and provided a diagnosis in the same visit.
Dr. Joy Long is a native of Lancaster County and a graduate of Conestoga Valley High School. She received her M.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. After graduating from her residency in orthopedic surgery at the George Washington University in Washington, DC, she completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the University of Michigan.
A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Long is a candidate member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. She is also a member of the Ruth Jackson Society for women in orthopedics.
Dr. Long has a special interest in arthroscopic knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle surgery as well as reconstructive shoulder and knee surgery.
SPECIALTIES General Conditions Knee Conditions Shoulder Conditions Sports Medicine
LOCATIONS Ephrata Health Pavilion Granite Run Lampeter Road
HIGHLIGHTS Rotator Cuff Tears Shoulder Dislocations ACL and Knee Ligament/Meniscus/Tendon Injuries Shoulder Arthritis/Joint Replacement including Reverse Total Shoulder Clavicle Fractures Patella Dislocation
SURGICAL PRIVILEGES Lancaster General Hospital UPMC Pinnacle Lititz WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
Very efficient, explains everything thoroughly and answers all questions.Dr. Long repaired my L. Rotator Cuff years ago and it’s still fine I would definitely recommend her.
Awesome Doctor
Dr. Long had a very reassuring, calm presence about her. She was able to balance perfectly a mix between education, diagnosis, and validation.
Very competent and caring
She explained surgical procedures very well and was very open to questions and concerns.
very knowledgeable. very caring with honest assessment
Dr. Long is an extremely talented surgeon. She is very friendly and caring. At the same time a total professional. She’s awesome!!
Dr. Long has excellent diagnostic skills and a real talent for being able to explain the situation clearly to us. She welcomed our questions and we had her full attention the whole time we were in her office. We highly recommend Dr. Long!
Dr. Long was attentive and clear regarding my treatment plan. I appreciated how she assessed my symptoms and provided a diagnosis in the same visit.
Professional, friendly, caring