Bellal Joseph, MD, FACS

Dr. Bellal Joseph is the Martin Gluck Endowed Professor of Surgery, Professor of Neurosurgery, Chief of General Surgery and Chief of Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burns & Emergency Surgery, at the University of Arizona. He is also the Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Surgery. Dr. Joseph has authored over 370 peer reviewed publications and 30+ books chapters. His research has been funded by the NIA, DOD and DARPA. His areas of expertise encompass traumatic brain injury, transfusions and factor replacement in trauma patients, frailty and equity diversity and inclusion. Dr. Joseph is a member of numerous national associations, President elect of Arizona ACS, President of the Arizona Trauma Association, and Vice chair of the Committee on Trauma in the State of Arizona. Dr. Joseph is also a member of the steering committee of the National Trauma Research Action Plan (NTRAP).  His passion lies in nurturing the professional development and growth of aspiring young surgeons.