- Joan W. Iacobelli, M.D.,F.A.C.S.
Specializing in Surgical Health Care for children and adults, Dr. Iacobelli began her surgical career here at Surgical Arts in July, 1991. A native of North Haven, Conn., Dr. Iacobelli received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut where she graduated with honors.She completed the Yale University Physicians Associate program and practiced as a physicians assistant for two years. Subsequently, she decided to enter medical school at the University of Tennessee where she completed four years of medical school and five years of surgical residency training. During her medical training, she became a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and received the "outstanding student in surgery" award.
Dr. Iacobelli is certified by the American Board of Surgery and was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. She is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support as well as Advanced Trauma Life Support.
She is an active member of the Southern Medical Association, Alabama State Medical Association, the Cullman County Medical Society, the Association of Women Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
Dr. Iacobelli has served as Chief of Surgery at Woodland Medical Center and is currently Chairman of the Cancer Committee at the Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Iacobelli and her husband, Tony, have two children, Katrina and Nicholas. In addition to spending time with her family, Dr. Iacobelli, who is an avid sports enthusiast, enjoys running, swimming, and ballet classes.

