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Joseph Mendes, PA, General Surgery, New Haven, CT

JosephVirgilioMendesPA

General Surgery New Haven, CT

Executive Director of Digestive Health | Yale New Haven Health

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Summary

  • Joseph received his undergraduate degree in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Hartford and his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Pacific University in Oregon. He began his career at Yale New Haven in 2002 as surgical physician assistant with the Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology. Since 2009 he has been in progressive clinical leadership roles within the Department of Surgery and Yale New Haven Hospital, most recently serving as the Director of Surgical Services and Trauma Programs. In December of 2019, Joseph was promoted to Executive Director of Clinical Program Development for the newly created Digestive Health Service Line. Joseph is providing operational and strategic leadership for the administration and business development of the Digestive Health service for Yale New Haven Health in partnership with Yale Medicine. Joseph works closely with the physician leaders and administrators from Digestive Diseases, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Bariatrics and General Surgery.

Education & Training

  • Pacific University
    Pacific UniversityPhysician Assistant, 2002
  • University of Hartford
    University of HartfordBSRT, Respiratory Therapy, 1993 - 1997

Professional Memberships

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other Languages

  • Portuguese
  • Office

    Yale New Haven Hospital
    20 York Street
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Phone+1 203-200-6856