2026 Thomas W. Wakefield: Medicine Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Medicine	89	12561	11820	6428	5945	489	34066

Overview

Thomas W. Wakefield is affiliated with the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in the United States. Their research predominantly focuses on the field of Medicine, with significant contributions to Surgery and Internal Medicine. They have also worked extensively in Emergency Medical Services, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, and Hematology.

The main topics of their research include:

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
Vascular Anomalies and Interventions
COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Wakefield's frequently published research appears in the following venues:

Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
Current Problems in Surgery
Journal of Vascular Surgery
Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
Blood

Their recent publications include:

"The 2020 update of the CEAP classification system and reporting standards," 2020, Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
"The 2020 appropriate use criteria for chronic lower extremity venous disease of the American Venous Forum, the Society for Vascular Surgery, the American Vein and Lymphatic Society, and the Society of Interventional Radiology," 2020, Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
"Practical diagnosis and treatment of suspected venous thromboembolism during COVID-19 pandemic," 2020, Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
"P- and E- selectin in venous thrombosis and non-venous pathologies," 2022, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis
"Venous thrombosis epidemiology, pathophysiology, and anticoagulant therapies and trials in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection," 2020, Journal of Vascular Surgery Venous and Lymphatic Disorders

Wakefield frequently collaborates with multiple coauthors throughout their research. Notable frequent coauthors include:

T. Andrea
Peter K. Henke
Daniel D. Myers
Sriganesh Sharma
Oscar Moreno

Best Publications

Extracellular DNA traps promote thrombosis

Tobias A. Fuchs;Alexander Brill;Daniel Duerschmied;Daphne Schatzberg

2649
Citations
Revision of the CEAP classification for chronic venous disorders: Consensus statement

Bo Eklöf;Robert B. Rutherford;John J. Bergan;Patrick H. Carpentier

2408
Citations
Multidetector Computed Tomography for Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Paul D. Stein;Sarah E. Fowler;Lawrence R. Goodman;Alexander Gottschalk

2041
Citations
The care of patients with varicose veins and associated chronic venous diseases: Clinical practice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum

Peter Gloviczki;Anthony J. Comerota;Michael C. Dalsing;Bo G. Eklof

1738
Citations
Management of venous leg ulcers: clinical practice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery ® and the American Venous Forum.

Thomas F. O'Donnell;Marc A. Passman;William A. Marston;William J. Ennis

722
Citations
A validation study of a retrospective venous thromboembolism risk scoring method.

Vinita Bahl;Hsou Mei Hu;Peter K. Henke;Thomas W. Wakefield

703
Citations
Diagnostic pathways in acute pulmonary embolism: Recommendations of the PIOPED II - Investigators

Paul D. Stein;Pamela K. Woodard;John G. Weg;Thomas W. Wakefield

641
Citations
Clinical importance and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms.

James C. Stanley;Thomas W. Wakefield;Linda M. Graham;Walter M. Whitehouse

618
Citations
The 2020 update of the CEAP classification system and reporting standards

Fedor Lurie;Marc Passman;Mark Meisner;Michael Dalsing

605
Citations
von Willebrand factor-mediated platelet adhesion is critical for deep vein thrombosis in mouse models

Alexander Brill;Alexander Brill;Tobias A. Fuchs;Tobias A. Fuchs;Anil K. Chauhan;Anil K. Chauhan;Janie J. Yang

471
Citations
Early thrombus removal strategies for acute deep venous thrombosis: Clinical Practice Guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum

Mark H. Meissner;Peter Gloviczki;Anthony J. Comerota;Michael C. Dalsing

468
Citations
Mechanisms of Venous Thrombosis and Resolution

Thomas W. Wakefield;Daniel D. Myers;Peter K. Henke

456
Citations
Renal artery aneurysms: a 35-year clinical experience with 252 aneurysms in 168 patients.

Peter K. Henke;Jeffry D. Cardneau;Theodore H. Welling;Gilbert R. Upchurch

448
Citations
Macrovascular thrombosis is driven by tissue factor derived primarily from the blood vessel wall

Sharlene M. Day;Jennifer L. Reeve;Jennifer L. Reeve;Brian Pedersen;Brian Pedersen;Diana M Farris;Diana M Farris

361
Citations
Risk factors and clinical impact of postoperative symptomatic venous thromboembolism

Chethan Gangireddy;John R. Rectenwald;Gilbert R. Upchurch;Thomas W. Wakefield

325
Citations
P-selectin and leukocyte microparticles are associated with venous thrombogenesis

Daniel D. Myers;Angela E. Hawley;Diana M. Farris;Shirley K. Wrobleski

309
Citations
Critical Review of Mouse Models of Venous Thrombosis

Jose Antionio Diaz;Andrea T. Obi;Daniel D. Myers;Daniel D. Myers;Shirley K. Wrobleski

270
Citations
Diagnosis and endovascular treatment of iliocaval compression syndrome.

Darren R. Hurst;Andrew R. Forauer;Jess R. Bloom;Lazar J. Greenfield

264
Citations
Clinical characteristics and surgical management of vascular complications in patients undergoing cardiac catheterization : interventional versus diagnostic procedures

Louis M. Messina;Thomas W. Wakefield;Gerald B. Zelenock

255
Citations
Management of venous leg ulcers: Clinical practice guidelines of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the American Venous Forum Endorsed by the American College of Phlebology and the Union Internationale de Phlébologie

Marc A. Passman;William A. Marston;William J. Ennis;Michael Dalsing

10
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter K. Henke University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

James C. Stanley University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Gilbert R. Upchurch University of Florida

Lazar J. Greenfield University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Robert M. Strieter University of Virginia

Philip C. Andrews University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Steven L. Kunkel University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

David M. Williams Brown University

Stanislav Emelianov Georgia Institute of Technology

Peter Gloviczki Mayo Clinic

External Links

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