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Thomas W. Wakefield

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Medicine

D-Index
89
Citations
34066
World Ranking
12560
National Ranking
6427

Thomas W. Wakefield publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 489 publications — 56th percentile

56% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Thomas W. Wakefield 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 Thomas W. Wakefield sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 89 D-Index — 38th percentile

38% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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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

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

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

  • Multidetector Computed Tomography for Acute Pulmonary Embolism

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

  • 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

  • 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

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

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

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

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

  • Clinical importance and management of splanchnic artery aneurysms.

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

  • The 2020 update of the CEAP classification system and reporting standards

    Fedor Lurie;Marc Passman;Mark Meisner;Michael Dalsing

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mechanisms of Venous Thrombosis and Resolution

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Risk factors and clinical impact of postoperative symptomatic venous thromboembolism

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

  • P-selectin and leukocyte microparticles are associated with venous thrombogenesis

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

  • Critical Review of Mouse Models of Venous Thrombosis

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

  • Diagnosis and endovascular treatment of iliocaval compression syndrome.

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

  • 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

  • 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

Frequent Co-Authors

Peter K. Henke
Peter K. Henke University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
James C. Stanley
James C. Stanley University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Gilbert R. Upchurch
Gilbert R. Upchurch University of Florida
Lazar J. Greenfield
Lazar J. Greenfield University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Robert M. Strieter
Robert M. Strieter University of Virginia
Philip C. Andrews
Philip C. Andrews University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Steven L. Kunkel
Steven L. Kunkel University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
David M. Williams
David M. Williams Brown University
Stanislav Emelianov
Stanislav Emelianov Georgia Institute of Technology
Peter Gloviczki
Peter Gloviczki Mayo Clinic

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