Dr. Cristiano is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
Medical Center Dr
Wfubmc
Winston Salem, NC 27157Phone+1 336-716-5222Fax+1 336-716-6415
Summary
- I am a board certified internist working at Wake Forest Baptist Health working both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. I am an academic physician and I am involved in both undergraduate and graduate medical education. Additionally, I have specific interest in pulmonary medicine, preoperative medicine, hospital medicine and medical education research. I also have expertise in physician professional billing and coding.
Education & Training
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
- University of South Carolina School of MedicineClass of 2010
Certifications & Licensure
- NC State Medical License 2010 - 2025
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Master Teacher Award Wake Forest Baptist Health, Internal Medicine Residency Program, 2015
- Note of Appreciation in Internal Medicine Clerkship Wake Forest School of Medicine, 2015
- Master Teacher Award in Internal Medicine Residency Program Wake Forest Baptist Health, 2015
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 35 citationsAutomated Frailty Screening At-Scale for Pre-Operative Risk Stratification Using the Electronic Frailty Index.Kathryn E. Callahan, Clancy J. Clark, Angela F. Edwards, Timothy N. Harwood, Jeff D Williamson
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2021-01-19 - 170 citationsRetained foreign bodies after surgery.Amy E. Lincourt, Andrew G. Harrell, Joseph A. Cristiano, Cathy Sechrist, Kent W. Kercher
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2006-02-01 - 60 citationsEnhanced susceptibility of staggerer (RORαsg/sg) mice to lipopolysaccharide-induced lung inflammationCliona M. Stapleton, Maisa Jaradat, Darlene Dixon, Hong Soon Kang, Seong-Chul Kim
American Journal of Physiology. Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology. 2005-07-01
Abstracts/Posters
- Colonoscopy Findings Following Acute DiverticulitisCristiano JA, Wilson J, Williford M, Miller DP, Digestive Disease Week, Chicago IL, 5/6/2015
- An Innovative Approach to the ICU to Ward Transition of CareCristiano JA, Beekman JD, Summers E, Society of Hospital Medicine, National Harbor MD, 3/29/2015
- Cavitary Lung Lesions Caused by Nontuberculous Muycobacterium in an Immunocompetent HostFranzil J, Cristiano JA, North Carolina Chapter Meeting American College of Physicians, Durham, NC, 2/13/2015
- Join now to see all
Lectures
- Inpatient E/M BillingGrand Rounds in Hospital Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Health AMA PRA Category 1
- Inpatient E/M BillingWake Forest Baptist Health, Section of General Internal Medicine Faculty Development Lecture - 3/17/2015
- AsthmaWake Forest Baptist Health, Internal Medicine Resident Education - 1/21/2015
- Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Getting Residents up to Speed on DocumentationSeptember 11th, 2017
Committees
- Member, Subcommittee on Learning, Teaching and Assessment 2015 - Present
Research History
- Intramural Research Training Award (NIH/NIEHS)I participated in studies interested primarily in identifying the role of nuclear receptors in conditions of pathology. In a study of ROR alpha deficient mice exposed to intra-tracheal LPS suggested that this nuclear receptor may play a role as a negative regulator of airway inflammation.2003 - 2004
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: