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D-Index
90
Citations
34572
World Ranking
12095
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6205

Joshua A Hirsch 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 Joshua A Hirsch sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 799 publications — 87th percentile

87% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Joshua A Hirsch 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 Joshua A Hirsch sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 90 D-Index — 41st percentile

41% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

Joshua A Hirsch is affiliated with Harvard University in the United States and has a substantial publication record in the field of medicine, with a focus on several subfields including surgery, pathology and forensic medicine, neurology, epidemiology, and pharmacology. Their research contributions span a variety of main topics related to spinal and cerebrovascular health.

The scientist's notable recent papers include the following:

  • Mortality Outcomes of Vertebral Augmentation (Vertebroplasty and/or Balloon Kyphoplasty) for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, 2020, Radiology
  • Embolization of the Middle Meningeal Artery for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 2024, New England Journal of Medicine
  • The Spectrum of Neuroimaging Findings on CT and MRI in Adults With COVID-19, 2020, American Journal of Roentgenology
  • COVID-19 and the Opioid Epidemic: Two Public Health Emergencies That Intersect With Chronic Pain, 2021, Pain and Therapy
  • Toward a more inclusive paradigm: thrombectomy for stroke patients with pre-existing disabilities, 2020, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery

The main fields of study identified from their publications include:

  • Medicine

Subfields of study with significant publication counts are:

  • Surgery
  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology
  • Pharmacology

Key topics frequently addressed in their work include:

  • Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
  • Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
  • Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
  • Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

Joshua A Hirsch's collaborations involve frequent coauthors such as Thabele M Leslie-Mazwi, Robert W. Regenhardt, Adam A. Dmytriw, Aman B. Patel, and Laxmaiah Manchikanti, reflecting a network of academic partnerships in related research domains.

The scientist publishes regularly in several key journals, notably:

  • Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery
  • American Journal of Neuroradiology
  • Pain Physician
  • Stroke Vascular and Interventional Neurology
  • Journal of the American College of Radiology

Best Publications

  • Recommendations on Angiographic Revascularization Grading Standards for Acute Ischemic Stroke A Consensus Statement

    Osama O. Zaidat;Albert J. Yoo;Pooja Khatri;Thomas A. Tomsick

  • Multisociety Consensus Quality Improvement Revised Consensus Statement for Endovascular Therapy of Acute Ischemic Stroke.

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  • Comprehensive review of epidemiology, scope, and impact of spinal pain.

    Manchikanti L;Singh;Datta S;Cohen Sp

  • Occurrence of new vertebral body fracture after percutaneous vertebroplasty in patients with osteoporosis.

    Anita A. Uppin;Joshua A. Hirsch;Luis V. Centenera;Bernard A. Pfiefer

  • Epidemiology of Low Back Pain in Adults

    Laxmaiah Manchikanti;Vijay Singh;Frank J. E. Falco;Ramsin M. Benyamin

  • An update of comprehensive evidence-based guidelines for interventional techniques in chronic spinal pain. Part II: guidance and recommendations.

    Laxmaiah Manchikanti;Salahadin Abdi;Sairam Atluri;Ramsin M. Benyamin

  • American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) Guidelines for Responsible Opioid Prescribing in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: Part 2 - Guidance

    Laxmaiah Manchikanti;Salahadin Abdi;Sairam Atluri;Carl C. Balog

  • Multisociety Consensus Quality Improvement Revised Consensus Statement for Endovascular Therapy of Acute Ischemic Stroke

    David Sacks;Blaise Baxter;Bruce C.V. Campbell;Jeffrey S. Carpenter

  • Comprehensive Evidence-Based Guidelines for Interventional Techniques in the Management of Chronic Spinal Pain

    Laxmaiah Manchikanti;Mark V. Boswell;Vijay Singh;Ramsin M. Benyamin

  • Responsible, Safe, and Effective Prescription of Opioids for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) Guidelines.

    Laxmaiah Manchikanti;Adam M. Kaye;Nebojsa Nick Knezevic;Heath McAnally

  • MRI-Based Selection for Intra-Arterial Stroke Therapy. Value of Pretreatment Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Lesion Volume in Selecting Patients With Acute Stroke Who Will Benefit From Early Recanalization

    Albert J. Yoo;Luis A. Verduzco;Pamela W. Schaefer;Joshua A. Hirsch

  • Malignant CTA collateral profile is highly specific for large admission DWI infarct core and poor outcome in acute stroke.

    L. C S Souza;A. J. Yoo;Zeshan M Chaudhry;S. Payabvash

  • Infarct Volume Is a Pivotal Biomarker After Intra-Arterial Stroke Therapy

    Albert J. Yoo;Zeshan A. Chaudhry;Raul G. Nogueira;Michael H. Lev

  • Evaluation of dual-energy CT for differentiating intracerebral hemorrhage from iodinated contrast material staining.

    Rajiv Gupta;Catherine M. Phan;Christianne Leidecker;Thomas J. Brady

  • Expanded Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells (UC-MSCs) as a Therapeutic Strategy in Managing Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: The Case for Compassionate Use.

    Sairam Atluri;Laxmaiah Manchikanti;Joshua A Hirsch

  • Predictors and clinical relevance of hemorrhagic transformation after endovascular therapy for anterior circulation large vessel occlusion strokes: a multicenter retrospective analysis of 1122 patients

    Raul Gomes Nogueira;Rishi Gupta;Tudor G Jovin;Elad I Levy

  • Vertebroplasty versus sham procedure for painful acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VERTOS IV): randomised sham controlled clinical trial.

    Cristina E Firanescu;Jolanda de Vries;Paul Lodder;Alexander Venmans

  • Differentiation of Hemorrhage from Iodinated Contrast in Different Intracranial Compartments Using Dual-Energy Head CT

    C.M. Phan;A.J. Yoo;J.A. Hirsch;R.G. Nogueira

  • Preliminary experience with onyx embolization for the treatment of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas.

    R.G. Nogueira;G. Dabus;J.D. Rabinov;C.J. Eskey

  • American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) guidelines for responsible opioid prescribing in chronic non-cancer pain

    Laxmaiah Manchikanti;Salahadin Abdi;Sairam Atluri;Carl C. Balog

Frequent Co-Authors

Laxmaiah Manchikanti
Laxmaiah Manchikanti University of Louisville
Albert J. Yoo
Albert J. Yoo Harvard University
Pamela W. Schaefer
Pamela W. Schaefer Harvard University
David Fiorella
David Fiorella Stony Brook University
Lee H. Schwamm
Lee H. Schwamm Harvard University
Michael H. Lev
Michael H. Lev Harvard University
R. Gilberto Gonzalez
R. Gilberto Gonzalez Harvard University
Hamed Asadi
Hamed Asadi Deakin University
Christopher S. Ogilvy
Christopher S. Ogilvy Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
David S. Liebeskind
David S. Liebeskind University of California, Los Angeles

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