Cavalaris, Joy, MD

Joy Cavalaris, MD, is a board-certified ob-gyn in the Lake Worth and Palm Beach area. Dr. Cavalaris received her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the George Washington University Medical Center, where she served as administrative chief resident during her final year in training. She began practicing at Women’s Care in West Palm Beach in 2004.

Dr. Cavalaris is trained in the daVinci Surgical System and has expertise in advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery. She has performed da Vinci surgeries for over a decade, including minimally invasive hysterectomies and advanced surgical procedures. She has served on various committees for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at the district and national level. Locally, she served as chair of the women’s physician section of the Palm Beach County Medical Society. She also chooses to further medical education by serving as a Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at the Florida Atlantic University Schmidt College of Medicine.

Dr. Cavalaris feels strongly about patient education and realizes that women who are educated about gynecological and obstetric issues can partner with a physician to improve their health. In addition to her interest in high-risk pregnancy, Dr. Cavalaris works with women and couples who are experiencing fertility problems or who want to plan a pregnancy for the best possible outcome. She enjoys caring for and getting to know her patients throughout their reproductive lifespan and after.