Matthew Carty

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 and the Director of Innovation and Strategy at the Stepping Strong Center. 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.

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