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Joseph Sakran, MD, General Surgery, Baltimore, MD

Joseph V Sakran MD MPH

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery


Assistant Professor of Surgery, Associate Chief, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Director of Emergency General Surgery

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  • 601 North Caroline StreetFloor 8Baltimore, MD 21287

  • Phone+1 443-997-1508

  • Fax+1 443-769-1242

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Education & Training

  • Harvard Kennedy School of Governement
    Harvard Kennedy School of GovernementMPA, Public Pollicy, 2014 - 2015
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2010 - 2012
  • Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Inova Fairfax Hospital for ChildrenResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2010
  • Ben Gurion University of the Negev
    Ben Gurion University of the NegevClass of 2005
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthMPH, Global Health, 2002 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2016 - 2027
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2005 - 2018
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2012 - 2017
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2010 - 2014
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care
    American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evaluating Outcomes in Trauma After Medicaid Expansion Under the Affordable Care Act  
    Joseph Sakran, MD, JAMA

Press Mentions

  • Surgeons Can Help Reverse Disturbing Trauma Trend
    Surgeons Can Help Reverse Disturbing Trauma TrendSeptember 9th, 2025
  • A 3-Part Prescription for Better Health in Maryland | READER COMMENTARY
    A 3-Part Prescription for Better Health in Maryland | READER COMMENTARYNovember 29th, 2022
  • Reducing the Gun Violence Threat
    Reducing the Gun Violence ThreatNovember 21st, 2022
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