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David A. Fiellin

David A. Fiellin

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
87
Citations
25784
World Ranking
13724
National Ranking
6968

David A. Fiellin publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David A. Fiellin sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 448 publications — 49th percentile

49% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

David A. Fiellin D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David A. Fiellin sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 87 D-Index — 34th percentile

34% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

David A. Fiellin is affiliated with Yale University in the United States and has a research focus centered on Medicine, with extensive contributions spanning 336 publications. Their work crosses several subfields including Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, General Health Professions, Emergency Medicine, and Infectious Diseases.

The scientist has addressed key topics within their field, notably:

  • Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
  • Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
  • Pain Management and Opioid Use
  • Health Policy Implementation Science

David A. Fiellin's recent published papers include a range of significant works:

  • When Epidemics Collide: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the Opioid Crisis, 2020, Annals of Internal Medicine
  • Barriers and Facilitators to Clinician Readiness to Provide Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine, 2020, JAMA Network Open
  • Global opioid agonist treatment: a review of clinical practices by country, 2020, Addiction
  • Recommended Use of Terminology in Addiction Medicine, 2020, Journal of Addiction Medicine
  • Factors associated with phosphatidylethanol (PEth) sensitivity for detecting unhealthy alcohol use: An individual patient data meta-analysis, 2021, Alcoholism Clinical and Experimental Research

The primary venues where David A. Fiellin frequently publishes include:

  • JAMA Network Open (17 publications)
  • Drug and Alcohol Dependence (17 publications)
  • Journal of Addiction Medicine (13 publications)
  • Annals of Emergency Medicine (10 publications)
  • AIDS and Behavior (7 publications)

The scientist collaborates often with a core group of coauthors who have partnered on numerous works, including:

  • E. Jennifer Edelman (52 collaborations)
  • Gail D'Onofrio (39 collaborations)
  • Kathryn Hawk (35 collaborations)
  • Amy C. Justice (30 collaborations)
  • Ethan Cowan (20 collaborations)

Best Publications

  • Systematic review: opioid treatment for chronic back pain: prevalence, efficacy, and association with addiction.

    Bridget A. Martell;Patrick G. O'Connor;Robert D. Kerns;William C. Becker

  • Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment for Opioid Dependence: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    Gail D’Onofrio;Patrick G. O’Connor;Michael V. Pantalon;Marek C. Chawarski

  • Screening for Alcohol Problems in Primary Care: A Systematic Review

    D A Fiellin;M C Reid;P G O'Connor

  • Adjunctive Counseling During Brief and Extended Buprenorphine-Naloxone Treatment for Prescription Opioid Dependence A 2-Phase Randomized Controlled Trial

    Roger D. Weiss;Jennifer Sharpe Potter;David A. Fiellin;David A. Fiellin;Marilyn Byrne;Marilyn Byrne

  • The prevalence and impact of alcohol problems in major depression: a systematic review.

    Lynn E. Sullivan;David A. Fiellin;Patrick G. O’Connor

  • Non-medical use, abuse and dependence on prescription opioids among U.S. adults: psychiatric, medical and substance use correlates.

    William C. Becker;Lynn E. Sullivan;Jeanette M. Tetrault;Rani A. Desai

  • Effects of Marijuana Smoking on Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Complications: A Systematic Review

    Jeanette M. Tetrault;Kristina Crothers;Brent A. Moore;Reena Mehra

  • Hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption in primary care.

    M C Reid;D A Fiellin;P G O'Connor

  • Counseling plus buprenorphine-naloxone maintenance therapy for opioid dependence

    David A Fiellin;Michael V Pantalon;Marek C Chawarski;Brent A Moore

  • Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine for Opioid Dependence with Continuation in Primary Care: Outcomes During and After Intervention

    Gail D’Onofrio;Marek C. Chawarski;Patrick G. O’Connor;Michael V. Pantalon

  • Methadone Safety: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Pain Society and College on Problems of Drug Dependence, in Collaboration With the Heart Rhythm Society

    Roger Chou;Ricardo A. Cruciani;David A. Fiellin;Peggy Compton

  • HIV treatment outcomes among HIV-infected, opioid-dependent patients receiving buprenorphine/naloxone treatment within HIV clinical care settings: results from a multisite study

    Frederick L. Altice;R. Douglas Bruce;Gregory M. Lucas;Paula J. Lum

  • The next therapeutic challenge in HIV: polypharmacy.

    E. Jennifer Edelman;Kirsha S. Gordon;Janis Glover;Ian R. McNicholl

  • Gambling: an addictive behavior with health and primary care implications.

    Marc N Potenza;David A Fiellin;George R Heninger;Bruce J Rounsaville

  • A brief intervention reduces hazardous and harmful drinking in emergency department patients.

    Gail D'Onofrio;David A. Fiellin;Michael V. Pantalon;Marek C. Chawarski

  • The Association Between Marijuana Smoking and Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review

    Reena Mehra;Brent A. Moore;Kristina Crothers;Jeanette Tetrault;Jeanette Tetrault

  • Does an Index Composed of Clinical Data Reflect Effects of Inflammation, Coagulation, and Monocyte Activation on Mortality Among Those Aging With HIV?

    Amy C. Justice;Matthew S. Freiberg;Russ Tracy;Lew Kuller

  • Pharmacologic Treatment of Heroin-Dependent Patients

    Patrick G. O'Connor;David A. Fiellin

  • When Epidemics Collide: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the Opioid Crisis.

    William C. Becker;David A. Fiellin

  • Methadone maintenance in primary care: a randomized controlled trial.

    David A. Fiellin;Patrick G. O'Connor;Marek Chawarski;Juliana P. Pakes

Frequent Co-Authors

Amy C. Justice
Amy C. Justice Yale University
David Rimland
David Rimland Emory University
Stephen Crystal
Stephen Crystal Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Robert D. Kerns
Robert D. Kerns Yale University
Maria C. Rodriguez-Barradas
Maria C. Rodriguez-Barradas Baylor College of Medicine
Brandon D. L. Marshall
Brandon D. L. Marshall Brown University
Nathan B. Hansen
Nathan B. Hansen University of Georgia
Stephen A. Maisto
Stephen A. Maisto Syracuse University
James Dziura
James Dziura Yale University
Emily C. Williams
Emily C. Williams University of Washington

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