Dr. Carroll asked me to tell her about myself. She not only was interested in my medical needs but in getting to know me as her patient. I appreciated her thorough care.

June 17, 2023

Dr. Carroll is always knowledgeable, compassionate and efficient - I really appreciate your outstanding care!

June 15, 2023

Very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, explained everything thoroughly and took the time to fully answer questions. Dr. Carroll is an impressive individual.

May 13, 2023

Dr. Carroll is always listening carefully and providing answers or advice/suggestions. I have been very grateful for that. She has been a reliable physician and information source regarding my eye issue.

May 4, 2023

Dr. Carroll is very kind and explains everything, she takes her time and does not make you feel rushed.

April 15, 2023

First experience with a new Doctor. After many years with a different optometrist, we felt a change was needed. Dr Carroll was recommended to us by family members. I am very pleased. She and her staff were ery through. She is easy to talk with and was always asking if there was any questions or other issues she could help us with.

March 24, 2023

She LISTENS to concerns, she provides guidance as per studies and data and facts. Dr Carroll is considerate and never dismissive, she does not make assumptions about a person but asks questions, gets more information. She is a gift to this community.

March 9, 2023

Genuinely interested in my health.

February 17, 2023

Excellent experiemce with Dr. Carroll and all support staff. Dr. Carroll is efficient, professional, relational, and answers questions to my satisfaction.

February 14, 2023

Dr. Carroll was very thorough, listened and answered my questions.

November 6, 2022

Dr. Carroll is such a compassionate, caring person and I never feel rushed and she always makes sure that I understand everything about all of my eye issues.

November 4, 2022

Dr Carroll is very comfortable to talk to and answers all my questions.

November 3, 2022

Dr. Carrol is very professional in letting me know what she was looking at and what she might be looking for. Dr. Carrol let me know of any concerns she might have and any symptoms I may or may not have in the future. I am very happy with the care I have been given.

November 2, 2022

Very knowledgeable and thorough

October 21, 2022

Informative, respectful, and presented good options for me to consider.

October 20, 2022

Very thorough and explained plan well.

September 21, 2022

I have felt from the very first meeting that my eye care was in excellent hands. She is caring , complete and personable. The whole staff is open and friendly ,very willing to help.

September 21, 2022

Dr Carroll does an amazing job making sure that you understand the procedure, and answering any questions that you might have.

September 20, 2022

So kind. Explained everything very well in terms I could understand. Gave reasons for performing 2 procedures so I could make an informed decision as to which one would be best for me. Reassuring that my vision could be helped.

September 15, 2022

Dr. Carroll is very helpful and highly skilled. She is a good listener and very kind.

September 7, 2022

Dr. Carroll is very professional and at the same time she is extremely easy to talk to. I would highly recommend her!

June 28, 2022

Dr Carroll is awesome! She listens to her patients. Isn’t in a hurry. Very thorough.

June 18, 2022

Dr. Carroll is always pleasant and polite and explains everything

May 21, 2022

She was friendly and welcoming to the office. I believe that she cared about me and made sure that if I had a concern I was heard and she let me know that she was here to listen. I am very pleased after switching to her for my eye care needs.

May 6, 2022

Dr. Carroll explains very clearly what is happening in my eyes.

May 4, 2022

About

Medical Interests

Cataract surgery
Eyelid surgery
Comprehensive exams including diabetic eye exams and macular degeneration exams
Pediatric eye exams

Joined McFarland Clinic

August 2018

Education & Professional Certification

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education

Iowa State University

B.S., Genetics; 2010

University of Iowa

M.D., Medicine; 2014

Internship

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

General Surgery; 2015

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Ophthalmology; 2018

Professional Societies

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Women in Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Professional & Personal Interests

Leadership Roles

Member, McFarland Clinic Compensation Committee
Member, McFarland Clinic Facilities Committee
Member, McFarland Clinic Investment Board

Resources

Your Eyes As You Age

Dr. Joy Carroll discusses the most common eye issues you will face as you get older. Topics include presbyopia, cataracts, dry eye, dermatochalasis, floaters, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.

Joy Carroll, MD

Primary Clinic

McFarland Eye Center - Duff Avenue Ames

Also Sees Patients In

McFarland Eye Center - Carroll

Patient Testimonials