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Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics Highly Cited Researchers 284 Scientists Citation in United States Rankings - 2025

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Total 284 scientists
* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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67
World Rank
United States
34
Country Rank
National Institute on Aging Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Luigi Ferrucci
National Institute on Aging Bethesda, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Geriatrics and Gerontolog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    420,874
  • Last 6 Years
    182,776
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.434
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Rankings

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1,283
World Rank
United States
551
Country Rank
Saint Louis University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
John Morley
Saint Louis University St. Louis, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
...diabetes | nutrition | nursing homes | frailty | alzheimer

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    165,663
  • Last 6 Years
    53,430
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.323
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Rankings

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3,608
World Rank
United States
1,687
Country Rank
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Robert R Wolfe
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
metabolis

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    97,548
  • Last 6 Years
    21,362
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.219
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Rankings

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4,448
World Rank
United States
2,100
Country Rank
University of Hawaii System Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Beatriz Rodriguez
University of Hawaii System Honolulu, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Cardiology | Healthcare disparities | Cardiovascular preventio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    86,242
  • Last 6 Years
    34,979
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.406
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Rankings

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6,911
World Rank
United States
3,253
Country Rank
National Institute on Aging Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Rafael Carlos De Cabo|Rafael DeCabo, Rafael d Cabo, Rafa de Cabo
National Institute on Aging Bethesda, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Aging and Caloric Restrictio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    66,417
  • Last 6 Years
    30,058
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.453
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Rankings

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12,830
World Rank
United States
6,022
Country Rank
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Logo
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Richard M Frankel
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
physician patient communication | patient safety | outcomes based researc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    45,043
  • Last 6 Years
    12,986
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.288
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Rankings

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13,080
World Rank
United States
6,146
Country Rank
University of Southern California Logo
74
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Vern Bengtson
University of Southern California Los Angeles, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Agin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    44,547
  • Last 6 Years
    8,829
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.198
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Rankings

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15,004
World Rank
United States
7,028
Country Rank
University of Southern California Logo
88
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Pinchas Cohen
University of Southern California Los Angeles, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Agin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    40,917
  • Last 6 Years
    12,608
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.308
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Rankings

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15,078
World Rank
United States
7,059
Country Rank
University of Alabama Birmingham Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Seth Landefeld
University of Alabama Birmingham Birmingham, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
health care research | geriatric

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    40,792
  • Last 6 Years
    10,682
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.262
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Rankings

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15,209
World Rank
United States
7,125
Country Rank
US Veterans Affairs Logo
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Ali Ahmed
US Veterans Affairs Washington, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
geriatric heart failure | multiple chronic condition

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    40,602
  • Last 6 Years
    23,212
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.572
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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17,998
World Rank
United States
8,360
Country Rank
University of Wisconsin Madison Logo
90
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Sanjay Asthana
University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Alzheimer's disease | geriatrics | estroge

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    36,452
  • Last 6 Years
    21,262
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.583
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Rankings

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17,949
World Rank
United States
8,337
Country Rank
University of Pittsburgh Logo
94
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Joseph Hanlon
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
drug utilization | adverse drug events | age

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    36,510
  • Last 6 Years
    11,906
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.326
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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22,354
World Rank
United States
10,256
Country Rank
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Logo
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
W Sue Griffin
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Neuroinflammation | Alzheimer's diseas

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    31,669
  • Last 6 Years
    6,570
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.207
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Rankings

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23,384
World Rank
United States
10,720
Country Rank
University of Southern California Logo
135
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Mara Mather
University of Southern California Los Angeles, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
affective neuroscience | aging | locus coeruleus-norepinephrine system | heart rate variabilit

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    30,765
  • Last 6 Years
    12,652
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.411
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Rankings

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26,259
World Rank
United States
11,964
Country Rank
University of Southern California Logo
145
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Edward L Schneider
University of Southern California Los Angeles, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Gerontolog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    28,475
  • Last 6 Years
    3,354
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.118
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Rankings

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31,848
World Rank
United States
14,342
Country Rank
University of Rochester Logo
51
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Silvia Sörensen
University of Rochester Rochester, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Gerontology | Aging-Related Preparation & Planning | Interventions for Caregivers | Vision-Loss | Health Disparitie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    25,021
  • Last 6 Years
    8,606
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.344
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Rankings

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32,698
World Rank
United States
14,674
Country Rank
Johns Hopkins University Logo
183
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Joseph J Gallo
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Depression | geriatrics | health services research | mixed method

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    24,557
  • Last 6 Years
    6,545
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.267
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Rankings

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37,582
World Rank
United States
16,702
Country Rank
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Logo
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Arny Ferrando
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Metabolism | Muscle | Protei

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    22,272
  • Last 6 Years
    7,077
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.318
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Rankings

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38,324
World Rank
United States
16,995
Country Rank
Harvard University Logo
861
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Christine Ritchie
Harvard University Cambridge, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
palliative care | geriatrics | multimorbidity | pain | quality of lif

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    21,969
  • Last 6 Years
    12,236
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.557
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Rankings

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40,322
World Rank
United States
17,757
Country Rank
George Washington University Logo
41
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Richard M Allman
George Washington University Washington, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
aging | geriatrics | cardiovascular disease | quality improvement | health disparitie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    21,192
  • Last 6 Years
    6,583
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.311
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Rankings

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41,708
World Rank
United States
18,278
Country Rank
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Logo
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Martine Extermann
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Tampa, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
geriatric oncolog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    20,687
  • Last 6 Years
    7,042
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.340
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Rankings

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45,184
World Rank
United States
19,627
Country Rank
University of Pittsburgh Logo
199
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Neil Resnick
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
geriatric syndromes | incontinence | delirium | falls | osteoporosi

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    19,508
  • Last 6 Years
    3,510
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.180
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Rankings

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48,786
World Rank
United States
21,043
Country Rank
University of Connecticut Logo
82
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
George A Kuchel
University of Connecticut Storrs, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Aging | Geriatric Medicine | Gerontology | Geroscienc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    18,440
  • Last 6 Years
    11,653
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.632
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Rankings

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49,525
World Rank
United States
21,363
Country Rank
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Logo
75
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Laura P Sands
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
Gerontology | Epidemiology | Long-term Car

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    18,246
  • Last 6 Years
    5,251
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.288
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Rankings

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54,446
World Rank
United States
23,235
Country Rank
University of California San Diego Logo
418
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Julie Wetherell
University of California San Diego San Diego, United States
Medical and Health Sciences / Geriatrics
geriatrics | anxiety disorder

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    16,996
  • Last 6 Years
    7,412
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.436
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