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Troyen A. Brennan

Troyen A. Brennan

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Social Sciences and Humanities
USA
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
105
Citations
61390
World Ranking
67
National Ranking
33

Medicine

D-Index
110
Citations
64661
World Ranking
5434
National Ranking
2927

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Social Sciences and Humanities in United States Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Social Sciences and Humanities in United States Leader Award
  • 2005 - Member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM)

Overview

Troyen A. Brennan is affiliated with Harvard University in the United States and has contributed to the field of Medicine, with particular emphasis on Surgery, Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Hematology, Cancer Research, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

The scientist's research topics span a range of areas, including:

  • Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
  • Anesthesia and Pain Management
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research
  • Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
  • Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Pain Management and Opioid Use
  • Shoulder Injury and Treatment

Among recent research papers, the following are noted:

  • "Precision medicine treatment in acute myeloid leukemia using prospective genomic profiling: feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the Beat AML Master Trial", 2020, Nature Medicine
  • "Movement-evoked Pain versus Pain at Rest in Postsurgical Clinical Trials and in Meta-analyses: An Updated Systematic Review", 2023, Anesthesiology
  • "AAAPT Diagnostic Criteria for Acute Thoracic Surgery Pain", 2021, Journal of Pain
  • "Is Transmission Expansion for Decarbonization Compatible with Generation Competition?", 2023, SSRN Electronic Journal
  • "Determining medical decision-making capacity for patients with dissociative identity disorder: a patient-centered approach", 2021, Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)

Collaborations have occurred frequently with several researchers, including:

  • Henrik Kehlet
  • Siamak Rahman
  • Pier Luigi Parcu
  • Victor Glass
  • Amy Burd

Publication venues frequently include:

  • Nature Medicine
  • Anesthesiology
  • Journal of Pain
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Memorial University Research Repository (Memorial University)

The scientist has published books through Topics in Regulatory Economics and Policy, including:

  • "The Changing Postal Environment" (2020)
  • "Postal Strategies" (2023)

An award received is the Member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), granted in 2005.

Best Publications

  • Incidence of adverse events and negligence in hospitalized patients: results of the Harvard Medical Practice Study I

    T A Brennan;L L Leape;N M Laird;L Hebert

  • The nature of adverse events in hospitalized patients. Results of the Harvard Medical Practice Study II

    L L Leape;T A Brennan;N Laird;A G Lawthers

  • Incidence and Types of Adverse Events and Negligent Care in Utah and Colorado

    Eric Thomas;David Studdert;Helen Burstin;E. Orav

  • Risk Factors for Retained Instruments and Sponges after Surgery

    Atul A. Gawande;David M. Studdert;E. John Orav;Troyen A. Brennan

  • Defensive medicine among high-risk specialist physicians in a volatile malpractice environment.

    David M. Studdert;Michelle M. Mello;William M. Sage;Catherine M. DesRoches

  • Analysis of errors reported by surgeons at three teaching hospitals

    Atul A. Gawande;Michael J. Zinner;David M. Studdert;Troyen A. Brennan

  • The incidence and nature of surgical adverse events in Colorado and Utah in 1992

    Atul A. Gawande;Eric J. Thomas;Michael J. Zinner;Troyen A. Brennan

  • Claims, Errors, and Compensation Payments in Medical Malpractice Litigation

    David M. Studdert;Michelle M. Mello;Atul A. Gawande;Tejal K. Gandhi

  • Relation between malpractice claims and adverse events due to negligence. Results of the Harvard Medical Practice Study III.

    A R Localio;A G Lawthers;T A Brennan;N M Laird

  • Does housestaff discontinuity of care increase the risk for preventable adverse events

    L A Petersen;T A Brennan;A C O'Neil;E F Cook

  • Health Industry Practices That Create Conflicts of Interest A Policy Proposal for Academic Medical Centers

    Troyen A. Brennan;David J. Rothman;Linda Blank;David Blumenthal

  • Is the professional satisfaction of general internists associated with patient satisfaction

    Jennifer S. Haas;E. Francis Cook;E. Francis Cook;Ann Louise Puopolo;Helen R. Burstin

  • Missed and Delayed Diagnoses in the Ambulatory Setting: A Study of Closed Malpractice Claims

    Tejal K. Gandhi;Allen Kachalia;Eric J. Thomas;Ann Louise Puopolo

  • Full coverage for preventive medications after myocardial infarction

    Niteesh K. Choudhry;Jerry Avorn;Robert J. Glynn;Elliott M. Antman

  • Impact of Language Barriers on Patient Satisfaction in an Emergency Department

    Olveen Carrasquillo;E. John Orav;Troyen A. Brennan;Troyen A. Brennan;Helen R. Burstin

  • Costs of medical injuries in Utah and Colorado

    E J Thomas;D M Studdert;J P Newhouse;B I Zbar

  • Incidence and types of preventable adverse events in elderly patients: population based review of medical records

    Eric J Thomas;Troyen A Brennan

  • Medication Adherence Leads To Lower Health Care Use And Costs Despite Increased Drug Spending

    M. Christopher Roebuck;Joshua N. Liberman;Marin Gemmill-Toyama;Troyen A. Brennan

  • Asymmetric Paternalism to Improve Health Behaviors

    George Loewenstein;Troyen Brennan;Kevin G. Volpp

  • Patients’ Satisfaction with and Preference for Telehealth Visits

    Jennifer M. Polinski;Tobias Barker;Nancy Gagliano;Andrew Sussman

  • Defensive Medicine Among High-Risk Specialist Physicians in a Volatile Malpractice Environment

    D.M. Studdert;M.M. Mello;W.M. Sage

Frequent Co-Authors

David M. Studdert
David M. Studdert Stanford University
William H. Shrank
William H. Shrank Humana (United States)
Michelle M. Mello
Michelle M. Mello Stanford University
Niteesh K. Choudhry
Niteesh K. Choudhry Brigham and Women's Hospital
Jerry Avorn
Jerry Avorn Brigham and Women's Hospital
David W. Bates
David W. Bates Brigham and Women's Hospital
Stuart R. Lipsitz
Stuart R. Lipsitz Brigham and Women's Hospital
Thomas H. Lee
Thomas H. Lee Harvard University
E. Francis Cook
E. Francis Cook Harvard University
Joseph P. Newhouse
Joseph P. Newhouse Harvard University

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