Bellal A Joseph, MD, FACS

Chief, Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns & Acute Care Surgery
Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery
Member of the Graduate Faculty
Professor, Neurosurgery
Martin Gluck Endowed Professor of Surgery

Dr. Joseph is the Martin Gluck Endowed Professor of Surgery, Professor of Neurosurgery, Chief of the Division of General Surgery, Chief of the Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns, and Emergency Surgery, and Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona.  He authored over 426 peer-reviewed publications and 34 book chapters and presented over 280 presentations.  His research has been funded by the NIA, DOD, and DARPA. His areas of expertise encompass traumatic brain injury, resuscitation and factor replacement in trauma patients, frailty, and diversity equity and inclusion. Dr. Joseph is a respected member of various national associations, past president of Arizona ACS and Arizona Trauma Association, and Vice Chair of the Committee on Trauma for the State of Arizona. He is a founding member of the Society of Acute Care Surgery Chiefs.  Dr. Joseph is also a member of the National Trauma Research Action Plan (NTRAP) steering committee. His passion lies in nurturing the professional development and growth of aspiring young surgeons.

Degree(s)

  • MD: Saba University School of Medicine, 2003
Residency
Henry Ford Hospital, Administrative Chief Resident - General Surgery, 2007-2008
Henry Ford Hospital, General Surgery, 2003-2008
Internship
Henry Ford Hospital, General Surgery, 2003-2008
Fellowship
University of Maryland - R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Trauma/Surgical Critical Care, 2008
Board Certifications
American Board of Surgery, General
American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Honors and Awards
UA Reynolds Scholar in Applied Geriatrics