History

  • 2026 appointed by the House Speaker for a 4-year term

Dr. Joseph is the SVP Surgeon in Chief of Grady Memorial Health System of Atlanta, Georgia.  He authored over 500 peer-reviewed publications and 39 book chapters and presented over 300 presentations.  His research has been funded by the NIA, DOD, and DARPA. His areas of expertise encompass traumatic brain injury, resuscitation and factor replacement in trauma patients, frailty, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Joseph is a respected member of various national associations, the past president of the Arizona ACS and the Arizona Trauma Association, and the Vice Chair of the Committee on Trauma for the State of Arizona. He is a founding member of the Society of Acute Care Surgery Chiefs.  He is also a Member of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators. Dr. Joseph is also a member of the National Trauma Research Action Plan (NTRAP) steering committee. His passion lies in nurturing the professional development and growth of aspiring young surgeons.