Very pleased with Dr. Carroll’s professional competence and skills, her quick smile and pleasant personality, and her willingness to answer my questions and concerns.

September 5, 2023

Dr Carroll was very professional and reassuring when describing the condition and giving explanations regarding the cause and treatment. She has a wonderful manner and I have every confidence in her diagnosis and treatment.

September 5, 2023

Dr. Carroll is kind and patient with our six year old. She’s always very calm and helps to make his eye appointments a positive experience.

September 1, 2023

Dr. Carroll is great. She’s a good listener, collects, reviews information from previous consults, she understands my concerns, runs on time, is flexible and the best!

August 17, 2023

Dr. Carroll is always super friendly and helpful! I appreciate that she always takes the time to explain what my options are in any given situation to help me make the best decisions for my long-term health.

July 13, 2023

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

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