John F. Bilello

John F. Bilello is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Fresno and Chief of Pediatric Trauma at Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC). He received his bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences from Johns Hopkins University (1981) and his MD from New York University School of Medicine (1985). His clinical expertise spans General Surgery, Pediatrics, and Surgical Critical Care, with over 27 years of teaching experience at UCSF Fresno and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

• Education: Johns Hopkins University (BA, Natural Sciences), New York University School of Medicine (MD)
• Training: Internships and residencies in Pediatrics and General Surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Fellowship in Trauma/Critical Care at UCSF Fresno

Dr. Bilello’s research focuses on trauma resuscitation, critical care outcomes, and post-trauma complications. He has published extensively on topics such as shock assessment, pulmonary contusion management, and vascular trauma interventions, with recent work emphasizing evidence-based practices in trauma care. His collaborations with colleagues like James Davis and Krista Kaups highlight interdisciplinary efforts in trauma surgery.

He has received numerous scientific awards, including military honors (National Defense Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medals) and clinical recognition (CRMC Care Hero Award, UCSF Fresno Borba Housestaff Research Award). Dr. Bilello also serves as a course director for the Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) program at CRMC.