Dr. Walter J. Joseph is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in gender-affirming care. With a strong foundation in facial, breast, and body procedures, he delivers refined, natural-looking results that support each patient’s journey toward authenticity and self-expression.
Surgical Expertise & Philosophy
Walter J. Joseph, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic transformations. Trained at some of the nation’s most elite institutions under leaders in plastic surgery, Dr. Joseph brings an advanced, highly refined approach to gender-affirming care to empower every patient to feel confident in their body. While his artistic skill in facial gender-affirming procedures—such as facial feminization/masculinization—continues to distinguish his work, Dr. Joseph is also extensively trained in both top and body surgeries, as well as complex revision cases.
Authenticity Through
Skilled Care
He approaches every patient with compassion and precision, taking time to understand their identity, goals, and desired results. By tailoring both surgical and non-surgical gender-affirming treatments, Dr. Joseph helps transgender and gender-diverse individuals align their outer appearance with their authentic selves. Alongside a team devoted to exceptional care, Dr. Joseph ensures a welcoming, affirming experience from consultation to complete recovery.
Educational Background & Training
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
2006 – 2010
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
- Earned Departmental Honors
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Rutgers University – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
2010 – 2015
- Inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Served as Student Representative on the RWJMS Admissions Committee
Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
July 2015 – June 2021
- Received comprehensive training in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery under leading experts in the field
- Managed complex surgical cases across multiple specialties
- Served as Chief Resident (2020–2021) and Chair of Social Media for the Department of Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship
MarinaRox Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills, CA
July 2021 – June 2022
- Completed training in aesthetic surgery under the mentorship of renowned surgeons: Dr. Jay Calvert, Dr. Grant Stevens, Dr. Drew Ordon, Dr. Ritu Chopra, Dr. Justin Perez, Dr. Nate Villaneuva, Dr. Joubin Gabbay, Dr. Ben Talei, Dr. Leif Rogers, and Dr. Millicent Rovelo
Research Fellowships
Research Fellow – Mehrara Plastic Surgery Laboratory
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
July 2013 – June 2014
- Conducted research in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery under the mentorship of Dr. Babak Mehrara, Chief of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Principal Investigator
- Focused on basic science research in lymphatic biology, lymphatic tissue engineering, obesity, and microsurgical techniques like lymph node transfer and lymphaticovenous bypass
Summer Research Fellow – Cytogenetics Laboratory
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
June 2011 – August 2011
- Selected as 1 of 60 medical students nationwide from a pool of 600 applicants
- Completed an independent research project in the Department of Pathology under Drs. Suresh Jhanwar and Xiaoliang Xu
- Studied the effects of two retinoid X receptor gamma (RXRG) ligands on cell proliferation in colon cancer
Transition Into Your Authentic Self…
Dr. Walter J. Joseph is a fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon devoted to gender-affirming care. With advanced training in facial, top, and body procedures, he creates beautifully natural results that reflect each patient’s true identity. Schedule your private consultation with Dr. Joseph in Pasadena or Beverly Hills to begin your transformation.
Redefining
Gender-Affirming
Care & Aesthetics
Transitions: Where Your True Self Emerges
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