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Bellal Joseph, MD, General Surgery, Tucson, AZ

BellalAliJosephMD

General Surgery Tucson, AZ

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Professor of Surgery Chief of Trauma and General Surgery Vice Chair of Research

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  • Office

    1501 N Campbell Ave
    Tucson, AZ 85724
    Phone+1 520-626-5056

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2008 - 2009
  • Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital
    Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • Saba University School of Medicine
    Saba University School of MedicineClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Optimal Timing of Initiation of Thromboprophylaxis After Nonoperative Blunt Spinal Trauma: A Propensity-Matched Analysis  
    Bellal Joseph, MD, Journal of The American College of Surgeons
  • The Burden of Firearm Violence in the United States: Stricter Laws Result in Safer States  
    Bellal Joseph, MD, jivresearch.org

Authored Content

  • Evaluating the Relevance of the 2013 Tokyo Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of CholecystitisMarch 2018

Press Mentions

  • Weight Loss Tied to Premature Death for Older Adults
    Weight Loss Tied to Premature Death for Older AdultsApril 12th, 2023
  • Frailty, Advanced Age Tied to Less Time at Home After Cancer Resection
    Frailty, Advanced Age Tied to Less Time at Home After Cancer ResectionOctober 24th, 2020
  • #155: Day 3, Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery
    #155: Day 3, Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care SurgeryApril 12th, 2018
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