Joseph Hamera

Joseph Hamera, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Board certified in emergency and critical care medicine, he earned his MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed residency at Beaumont Health before a fellowship in Extracorporeal Life Support at the University of Maryland's Shock Trauma Center.

Research Interests focus on critical care interventions in emergency settings, including

• Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
• Trauma ultrasound applications
• Lung protective ventilation strategies
• Thrombolysis in cardiac arrest

His work bridges clinical practice and translational research, with applications in vascular diseases and public health.

Publications reflect expertise in high-acuity emergency care, including studies on ECMO complications, trauma resuscitation, and pandemic-related critical care challenges. Articles span journals like Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine and Perfusion, with a focus on human patient outcomes and treatment efficacy.