Joseph Sakran

Joseph V. Sakran
Born (1977-08-03) August 3, 1977 (age 47)
Falls Church, Virginia
CitizenshipAmerican
EducationGeorge Mason University (BS)
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (MPH)
Harvard University (MPA)
Ben-Gurion University (MD)
Occupation(s)Trauma surgeon, gun violence prevention advocate
Medical career
FieldSurgery, Public Health, Gun Violence Prevention, Healthcare Policy
WebsiteOfficial profile

Joseph V. Sakran is an American trauma surgeon, public health researcher, gun violence prevention advocate and activist. His career in medicine and trauma surgery was sparked after nearly being killed at the age of 17 when he was shot in the throat.[1] He is currently an associate professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University, director of Emergency General Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and vice chair of Clinical Operations. He also serves as the Associate Chief for the Division of Acute Care Surgery.[2]

  1. ^ Flynn, Meagan (November 14, 2018). "Shot in the neck at 17, this is the trauma surgeon now leading doctors against gun violence and the NRA". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  2. ^ "Joseph Sakran". Johns Hopkins Medicine. Retrieved October 10, 2023.