World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
100
Citations
32271
World Ranking
8344
National Ranking
4310

Overview

Thomas L. Spray is affiliated with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of Medicine, with a focus on several subfields including Epidemiology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Surgery, and Literature and Literary Theory.

Their work covers a range of topics centered on congenital and cardiovascular conditions. These include:

  • Congenital Heart Disease Studies
  • Tracheal and Airway Disorders
  • Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
  • Coronary Artery Anomalies
  • Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
  • Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies

Thomas L. Spray has contributed publications to multiple journals, with several frequent publication venues such as:

  • Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
  • Journal of the American Heart Association
  • JAMA Network Open
  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Their recent published papers include the following:

  • Decreasing Interstage Mortality After the Norwood Procedure: A 30-Year Experience, 2020, Journal of the American Heart Association
  • Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum: Intended strategies, 2022, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Attrition between the superior cavopulmonary connection and the Fontan procedure in hypoplastic left heart syndrome, 2020, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Progesterone for Neurodevelopment in Fetuses With Congenital Heart Defects, 2024, JAMA Network Open
  • Long-Term Survival and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Staged Reconstructive Surgery for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, 2025, Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Frequent co-authors in Thomas L. Spray's research include:

  • J. William Gaynor
  • Stephanie Fuller
  • Christopher E. Mascio
  • Michelle Kaplinski
  • Richard F. Ittenbach

Best Publications

  • Consensus-based method for risk adjustment for surgery for congenital heart disease.

    Kathy J. Jenkins;Kimberlee Gauvreau;Jane W. Newburger;Thomas L. Spray

  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Fetal Cardiac Disease A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

    Mary T. Donofrio;Anita J. Moon-Grady;Lisa K. Hornberger;Joshua A. Copel

  • Efficacy and Safety of Milrinone in Preventing Low Cardiac Output Syndrome in Infants and Children After Corrective Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease

    Timothy M. Hoffman;Gil Wernovsky;Andrew M. Atz;Thomas J. Kulik

  • Brain maturation is delayed in infants with complex congenital heart defects

    Daniel J. Licht;David M. Shera;Robert R. Clancy;Gil Wernovsky

  • The Aristotle score: a complexity-adjusted method to evaluate surgical results.

    F. Lacour-Gayet;D. Clarke;J. Jacobs;J. Comas

  • An MRI study of neurological injury before and after congenital heart surgery.

    William T. Mahle;Federica Tavani;Robert A. Zimmerman;Susan C. Nicolson

  • Survival after reconstructive surgery for hypoplastic left heart syndrome: A 15-year experience from a single institution.

    William T. Mahle;Thomas L. Spray;Gil Wernovsky;J. William Gaynor

  • Necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates with congenital heart disease: risk factors and outcomes.

    Doff B. McElhinney;Holly L. Hedrick;David M. Bush;Gilberto R. Pereira

  • Structural changes in glutaraldehyde-treated porcine heterografts used as substitute cardiac valves: Transmission and scanning electron microscopic observations in 12 patients

    Victor J. Ferrans;Thomas L. Spray;Margaret E. Billingham;William C. Roberts

  • Risk factors for mortality after the Norwood procedure.

    J. William Gaynor;William T. Mahle;Mitchell I. Cohen;Richard F. Ittenbach

  • The hypoplastic left heart syndrome with intact atrial septum: atrial morphology, pulmonary vascular histopathology and outcome.

    Jack Rychik;Jonathan J Rome;Jonathan J Rome;Margaret H Collins;Margaret H Collins;William M DeCampli;William M DeCampli

  • Periventricular leukomalacia is common after neonatal cardiac surgery.

    Kristen K Galli;Robert A Zimmerman;Gail P Jarvik;Gil Wernovsky

  • Preoperative cerebral blood flow is diminished in neonates with severe congenital heart defects.

    Daniel J. Licht;Jiongjiong Wang;David W. Silvestre;Susan C. Nicolson

  • Replacement of the Aortic Root with a Pulmonary Autograft in Children and Young Adults with Aortic-Valve Disease

    Nicholas T. Kouchoukos;Victor G. Davila-Roman;Thomas L. Spray;Suzan F. Murphy

  • Outcomes after the Norwood operation in neonates with critical aortic stenosis or aortic valve atresia.

    David A. Ashburn;Brian W. McCrindle;Christo I. Tchervenkov;Marshall L. Jacobs

  • Chronic Heart Failure in Congenital Heart Disease A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

    Karen Kk Stout;Craig S. Broberg;Wendy M. Book;Frank Cecchin

  • Patient characteristics are important determinants of neurodevelopmental outcome at one year of age after neonatal and infant cardiac surgery.

    J. William Gaynor;Gil Wernovsky;Gail P. Jarvik;Judy Bernbaum

  • Predictors of outcome after the Fontan operation: is hypoplastic left heart syndrome still a risk factor?

    J.William Gaynor;Nancy D. Bridges;Mitchell I. Cohen;William T. Mahle

  • Structural changes in porcine xenografts used as substitute cardiac valves: Gross and histologic observations in 51 glutaraldehyde-preserved Hancock valves in 41 patients

    Thomas L. Spray;William C. Roberts

  • Are Outcomes of Surgical Versus Transcatheter Balloon Valvotomy Equivalent in Neonatal Critical Aortic Stenosis

    Brian W. McCrindle;Eugene H. Blackstone;William G. Williams;Rekwan Sittiwangkul

Frequent Co-Authors

J. William Gaynor
J. William Gaynor Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Gil Wernovsky
Gil Wernovsky Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Jack Rychik
Jack Rychik Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Robert R. Clancy
Robert R. Clancy New York University
Marshall L. Jacobs
Marshall L. Jacobs Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Elaine H. Zackai
Elaine H. Zackai Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Gail P. Jarvik
Gail P. Jarvik University of Washington
Jeffrey P. Jacobs
Jeffrey P. Jacobs University of Florida
Constantine Mavroudis
Constantine Mavroudis Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
Jeffrey E. Saffitz
Jeffrey E. Saffitz Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring healthcare careers in the USA doesn’t always require the traditional route of four-year medical degrees. Many students choose alternative pathways, such as nursing or practical nursing, which offer flexibility and quicker entry into the healthcare workforce.

For registered nurses wanting to advance their careers, there are rn to bsn without clinicals programs available online. These options are ideal for working professionals who seek degree advancement but have limited time for in-person clinicals.

If you’re considering a doctorate in nursing, check out the quickest dnp program or explore easy dnp programs suited for busy nurses who want to gain advanced roles with a flexible schedule. These programs offer a variety of specializations, designed to fit around personal and professional commitments.

Additionally, those looking to start their journey as a nurse can consider online lpn programs. These fast-track programs offer foundational knowledge and practical skills, enabling a swift transition to the healthcare field.

Best Scientists Citing Thomas L. Spray

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles