Orthopedics: Surgery, Knee & Shoulder Conditions, Sports Medicine
Ephrata, Lancaster
4.8
70 Ratings
34 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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LOVE Dr. Long. She is very knowledgeable in her field and takes her time to explain the situation. I've recommended her to many of my friends and family members.
Dec-2019
Very kind, professional, and helpful. Thank you!
Dec-2019
Dr Long shows concern for the after effects pf the surgery and how you are feeling. She is very direct on helping with instructions of what is to be expected during recovery. I appreciate he candid conversation and would highly recommend her to anyone with my similar problem.
Nov-2019
Thorough, professional, kind and despite having a full schedule.... took time to get to know me and answer any questions.
I’d highly recommend her to family and friends.
Nov-2019
No quick fix but she seemed to know what she was talking about. She did leave me in the exam room for 30 minutes.
Nov-2019
Dr. Long gives wonderful answers and explanations to my questions. Also, shots don't hurt ;-)
Nov-2019
Very pleasant, Allows time to ask questions, keeps you informed as to what is involved in my upcoming procedure and what to expect after the surgery.
Oct-2019
Very professional!
Oct-2019
Dr. Long was very patient and thorough in explaining the procedures and available options. She was approachable and enthusiastic. Great bedside manner.
Oct-2019
I Love Dr. Joy Long! Very knowledgeable, kind, sweet and she LISTENS to her patients!
Sep-2019
She is the best , caught something others didn't
Sep-2019
Excellent treatment and explanation of Medical treatment.
Sep-2019
Very professional and did a great job with my shoulder.
Aug-2019
Dr. Long is an outstanding surgeon. She repaired a torn muscle and tendon in my shoulder. 5 months after the surgery, my shoulder has never been more flexible, pain free, and strong. I regularly recommend her to friends who are having joint issues.
Aug-2019
I like Doc Long a lot. She was firm with me in telling me to adhere to the treatment plan she had given me. I appreciated her being firm with her direction.
Aug-2019
I am doing so well and my recovery is because of the excellent care I received from Dr.Long. The experience with her and the office staff has been exceptional.
Jul-2019
Dr. Long was very thorough in explaining my injury and what will occur during surgery. She made me feel very comfortable about the entire procedure.
Jul-2019
Very thorough and caring Doctor. We are very pleased!
Jul-2019
Dr. Long is great! Besides being a great surgeon she also takes time to talk to you and explain what to expect with recovery and lengths of recovery in real time expectations. 👍👍👍.
Aug-2019
Dr. long was very comforting, caring and straight to the point. That is what my 19 year old son needs. My daughter needs her shoulder replaced at some point and Dr. Long will be the doctor we choice to do that. We love Dr Long.
Jul-2019
Listens carefully to all questions and concerns. Answers with both professionalism and compassion. Great doctor. Only regret is having not gone to her first following a previous injury. The results may have been so much better.
Jul-2019
Very personable ,easy to talk to,caring.
Jul-2019
Friendly, compassionate
Jul-2019
An amazing experience from day 1. I had a difficult shoulder injury and needed a replacement. She explained everything to me, was comforting, kind, and always seemed confident that she could help me. So impressed with her expertise as a surgeon
Jul-2019
Pleasant Doctor
Jul-2019
Wonderful, caring doctor
Jul-2019
So far I am very pleased with Dr. Long. She is thorough in her explanations and explains the procedure in complete detail. I will learn more about her as I continue to go through my rotator cuff process but I am very happy to be under her care.
Jul-2019
nice care thanks
Jul-2019
Took her time to give a full explanation of my situation and the options
Jul-2019
Wonderful , super and very knowledgeable
Jul-2019
personable, open and factual about procedure and process. willing to entertain and answer questions about experience, what to expect, and what to do during recovery. very pleased about whole experience from initial consultation through surgery.
Jul-2019
Good Surgeon and friendly. Listens to my complaints and questions.
Jul-2019
Did a nice job of getting me and out right away on a Saturday morning office staff was also nice to try to work with a difficult schedule for a return visit
Jul-2019
Very professional explains things in a friendy way, treats you like a person.
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
LOVE Dr. Long. She is very knowledgeable in her field and takes her time to explain the situation. I've recommended her to many of my friends and family members.
Very kind, professional, and helpful. Thank you!
Dr Long shows concern for the after effects pf the surgery and how you are feeling. She is very direct on helping with instructions of what is to be expected during recovery. I appreciate he candid conversation and would highly recommend her to anyone with my similar problem.
Thorough, professional, kind and despite having a full schedule.... took time to get to know me and answer any questions. I’d highly recommend her to family and friends.
No quick fix but she seemed to know what she was talking about. She did leave me in the exam room for 30 minutes.
Dr. Long gives wonderful answers and explanations to my questions. Also, shots don't hurt ;-)
Very pleasant, Allows time to ask questions, keeps you informed as to what is involved in my upcoming procedure and what to expect after the surgery.
Very professional!
Dr. Long was very patient and thorough in explaining the procedures and available options. She was approachable and enthusiastic. Great bedside manner.
I Love Dr. Joy Long! Very knowledgeable, kind, sweet and she LISTENS to her patients!