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Joseph Cullen, MD, General Surgery, Iowa City, IA, Iowa City VA Health System

JosephJCullenMD

General Surgery Iowa City, IA

Professor, Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pharmacological Ascorbate Reduces Radiation-Induced Normal Tissue Toxicity and Enhances Tumor Radiosensitization in Pancreatic Cancer  
    Samuel R Schroeder, Matthew S Alexander, Joseph J Cullen, Daniel J Berg, Bryan G Allen, John M Buatti, Clinical Cancer Research

Press Mentions

  • NCI Designation Timeline: Over 20 Years of Advancing Cancer Care
    NCI Designation Timeline: Over 20 Years of Advancing Cancer CareNovember 30th, 2021
  • Book Traversal Links for Maternal Substance Use Disorder Clinic Provides Trauma-Informed Pregnancy Care
    Book Traversal Links for Maternal Substance Use Disorder Clinic Provides Trauma-Informed Pregnancy CareJanuary 3rd, 2022

Grant Support

  • Mechanisms Of Ascorbate-Induced Cytotoxicity In Pancreatic CancerNational Cancer Institute2009–2010
  • Mechanisms Of Dicumarol-Induced CytotoxicityNational Cancer Institute2006–2007
  • Mechanistic Role Of Peroxynitrite In Gallbladder DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2004

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations