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Best Medicine Journals for Surgery

The ranking presented on this page showcases a comprehensive list of scientific journals from the field of Surgery, meticulously prepared by Research.com—one of the leading platforms for science research across all major academic disciplines. Since 2014, Research.com has been a trusted source, providing reliable data on scientific contributions and fostering transparent assessments of academic excellence.

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Journal Details
Best scientists
Documents
D-Index
1 Rank JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association Best Scientists 2557 2599 D-Index 222
2 Rank European Urology

European Urology

0302-2838
Best Scientists 983 2235 D-Index 92
3 Rank Annals of Surgery

Annals of Surgery

0003-4932
Best Scientists 1061 1505 D-Index 81
4 Rank JAMA Surgery

JAMA Surgery

2168-6254
Best Scientists 559 634 D-Index 72
5 Rank Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry Best Scientists 1200 1111 D-Index 70
6 Rank Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Best Scientists 682 2453 D-Index 58
7 Rank Journal of Urology

Journal of Urology

0022-5347
Best Scientists 1535 5484 D-Index 55
8 Rank Endoscopy

Endoscopy

0013-726X
Best Scientists 357 1164 D-Index 51
9 Rank Annals of Surgical Oncology Best Scientists 881 2814 D-Index 49
10 Rank Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Best Scientists 601 1475 D-Index 49
11 Rank American Journal of Sports Medicine Best Scientists 267 634 D-Index 47
12 Rank British Journal of Surgery Best Scientists 1137 1648 D-Index 45
13 Rank Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery Best Scientists 248 687 D-Index 45
14 Rank Annals of Thoracic Surgery Best Scientists 533 1216 D-Index 41
15 Rank Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

0148-396X
Best Scientists 781 1778 D-Index 43
16 Rank Surgical Endoscopy

Surgical Endoscopy

0930-2794
Best Scientists 554 962 D-Index 43
17 Rank Journal of Neurosurgery Best Scientists 650 1023 D-Index 43
18 Rank Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Best Scientists 363 775 D-Index 42
19 Rank Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy Best Scientists 160 531 D-Index 43
20 Rank American Journal of Surgical Pathology Best Scientists 445 598 D-Index 40
21 Rank BJU International

BJU International

1464-4096
Best Scientists 404 576 D-Index 42
22 Rank Journal of Arthroplasty Best Scientists 214 783 D-Index 39
23 Rank Journal of Vascular Surgery Best Scientists 454 1279 D-Index 38
24 Rank Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions Best Scientists 431 1136 D-Index 36
25 Rank Digestive Endoscopy Best Scientists 133 339 D-Index 36
26 Rank World Journal of Emergency Surgery Best Scientists 91 154 D-Index 37
27 Rank Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery Best Scientists 132 481 D-Index 34
28 Rank European Journal of Surgical Oncology Best Scientists 731 1179 D-Index 35
29 Rank Surgery

Surgery

0039-6060
Best Scientists 486 863 D-Index 35
30 Rank World Neurosurgery

World Neurosurgery

1878-8750
Best Scientists 640 1519 D-Index 35
31 Rank Journal of the American College of Surgeons Best Scientists 614 1129 D-Index 33
32 Rank Deutsches Ärzteblatt international Best Scientists 331 388 D-Index 38
33 Rank Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Best Scientists 254 614 D-Index 34
34 Rank Bone and Joint Journal Best Scientists 180 297 D-Index 34
35 Rank Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Best Scientists 240 690 D-Index 33
36 Rank Global Spine Journal Best Scientists 114 424 D-Index 32
37 Rank HPB

HPB

1365-182X
Best Scientists 719 1995 D-Index 30
38 Rank European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery Best Scientists 377 688 D-Index 30
39 Rank European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Best Scientists 250 385 D-Index 30
40 Rank Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine Best Scientists 263 829 D-Index 31
41 Rank Spine

Spine

0362-2436
Best Scientists 290 662 D-Index 31
42 Rank Spine Journal

Spine Journal

1529-9430
Best Scientists 225 1001 D-Index 31
43 Rank Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Best Scientists 159 533 D-Index 31
44 Rank Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery Best Scientists 304 466 D-Index 31
45 Rank Obesity Surgery

Obesity Surgery

0960-8923
Best Scientists 295 435 D-Index 32
46 Rank Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Best Scientists 227 261 D-Index 30
47 Rank World Journal of Surgery Best Scientists 311 487 D-Index 29
48 Rank Head and Neck

Head and Neck

1043-3074
Best Scientists 276 404 D-Index 28
49 Rank Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine Best Scientists 151 413 D-Index 29
50 Rank Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research Best Scientists 189 353 D-Index 29
51 Rank Journal of Thoracic Disease Best Scientists 446 508 D-Index 27
52 Rank American Journal of Surgery Best Scientists 294 562 D-Index 27
53 Rank Endoscopy International Open Best Scientists 203 398 D-Index 27
54 Rank Colorectal Disease

Colorectal Disease

1462-8910
Best Scientists 205 428 D-Index 27
55 Rank European Spine Journal Best Scientists 241 415 D-Index 27
56 Rank Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Best Scientists 179 285 D-Index 29
57 Rank Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research Best Scientists 256 395 D-Index 29
58 Rank Journal of Surgical Oncology Best Scientists 369 619 D-Index 25
59 Rank Acta Neurochirurgica Best Scientists 273 459 D-Index 27
60 Rank International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology Best Scientists 160 307 D-Index 29
61 Rank Laryngoscope

Laryngoscope

0023-852X
Best Scientists 336 465 D-Index 28
62 Rank Injury

Injury

0020-1383
Best Scientists 281 460 D-Index 29
63 Rank Journal of Pediatric Surgery Best Scientists 191 297 D-Index 24
64 Rank Urology

Urology

0090-4295
Best Scientists 412 693 D-Index 25
65 Rank Neurosurgical Review Best Scientists 183 302 D-Index 30
66 Rank Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery Best Scientists 63 229 D-Index 23
67 Rank Updates in Surgery

Updates in Surgery

2038-131X
Best Scientists 142 239 D-Index 23
68 Rank Journal of Surgical Research Best Scientists 455 634 D-Index 23
69 Rank International Journal of Surgery Best Scientists 360 485 D-Index 35
70 Rank Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases Best Scientists 198 292 D-Index 21
71 Rank Neurosurgical Focus Best Scientists 196 255 D-Index 26
72 Rank The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Best Scientists 122 234 D-Index 23
73 Rank European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery Best Scientists 132 241 D-Index 21
74 Rank Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology Best Scientists 177 270 D-Index 24
75 Rank Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Best Scientists 131 242 D-Index 22
76 Rank Foot and Ankle International Best Scientists 41 101 D-Index 21
77 Rank Pain Physician

Pain Physician

1533-3159
Best Scientists 30 78 D-Index 21
78 Rank Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology Best Scientists 374 624 D-Index 20
79 Rank Diseases of the Esophagus Best Scientists 276 522 D-Index 21
80 Rank Journal of Cardiac Surgery Best Scientists 207 367 D-Index 22
81 Rank Frontiers in Surgery Best Scientists 464 541 D-Index 23
82 Rank Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery Best Scientists 188 304 D-Index 22
83 Rank Expert Review of Medical Devices Best Scientists 147 141 D-Index 25
84 Rank Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders Best Scientists 113 193 D-Index 21
85 Rank Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma Best Scientists 106 260 D-Index 21
86 Rank Peritoneal Dialysis International Best Scientists 79 122 D-Index 23
87 Rank Acta Orthopaedica

Acta Orthopaedica

1745-3674, Bimonthly
Best Scientists 65 135 D-Index 20
88 Rank International Wound Journal Best Scientists 118 192 D-Index 22
89 Rank Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Best Scientists 189 268 D-Index 19
90 Rank Operative Neurosurgery Best Scientists 206 620 D-Index 22
91 Rank Surgery Today

Surgery Today

0941-1291
Best Scientists 132 324 D-Index 22
92 Rank International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Best Scientists 112 221 D-Index 19
93 Rank Rhinology

Rhinology

0300-0729
Best Scientists 94 128 D-Index 23
94 Rank Journal of Clinical Neuroscience Best Scientists 341 419 D-Index 24
95 Rank Diseases of the Colon and Rectum Best Scientists 195 309 D-Index 19
96 Rank Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Best Scientists 160 193 D-Index 18
97 Rank HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition Best Scientists 154 217 D-Index 20
98 Rank Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics Best Scientists 194 238 D-Index 20
99 Rank Journal of Endourology

Journal of Endourology

0892-7790, Monthly
Best Scientists 127 223 D-Index 22
100 Rank Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume Best Scientists 116 206 D-Index 20

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