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Highly Cited Researchers

Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine Highly Cited Researchers 137 Scientists Citation in United States Rankings - 2025

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Total 137 scientists, 1 country, 85 institution
* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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7,608
World Rank
United States
3,591
Country Rank
Appalachian State University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Exercise and nutrition immunology | sports nutrition | exercise physiology | exercise science | sports medicin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    62,533
  • Last 6 Years
    20,834
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.333
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Rankings

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10,160
World Rank
United States
4,799
Country Rank
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Logo
48
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine | Knee surgery | meniscus | sports injury | AC

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    52,189
  • Last 6 Years
    30,197
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.579
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Rankings

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10,170
World Rank
United States
4,804
Country Rank
Duke University Logo
75
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
ACL | muscle | orthopaedics | sports medicin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    52,165
  • Last 6 Years
    13,648
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.262
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Rankings

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13,936
World Rank
United States
6,531
Country Rank
High Point University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine | Biomechanics | Injury Preventio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    42,822
  • Last 6 Years
    16,620
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.388
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Rankings

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25,310
World Rank
United States
11,559
Country Rank
American Sports Medicine Institute Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Sports Biomechanics | Sports Medicin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    29,209
  • Last 6 Years
    10,648
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.365
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Rankings

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42,569
World Rank
United States
18,602
Country Rank
Houston Methodist Research Institute Logo
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine | Hip Arthroscopy | Hip Preservatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    20,400
  • Last 6 Years
    12,318
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.604
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Rankings

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48,234
World Rank
United States
20,819
Country Rank
Steadman Philippon Research Institute Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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49,517
World Rank
United States
21,343
Country Rank
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Logo
292
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    18,261
  • Last 6 Years
    7,061
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.387
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Rankings

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59,910
World Rank
United States
25,311
Country Rank
University of Pittsburgh Logo
258
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Concussion | mTBI | sport psycholog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    15,836
  • Last 6 Years
    9,719
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.614
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Rankings

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61,687
World Rank
United States
26,001
Country Rank
San Diego State University Logo
30
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Running | Running injuries | Sports injury prevention | Sports Medicine | Physical Therap

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    15,499
  • Last 6 Years
    7,238
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.467
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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62,505
World Rank
United States
26,308
Country Rank
University of Utah Logo
161
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Athletic Training and Sports Medicin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    15,339
  • Last 6 Years
    3,129
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.204
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Rankings

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67,502
World Rank
United States
28,146
Country Rank
University of Virginia Logo
186
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    14,463
  • Last 6 Years
    7,807
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.540
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Rankings

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75,665
World Rank
United States
31,084
Country Rank
New York University Logo
334
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    13,215
  • Last 6 Years
    6,865
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.519
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Rankings

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83,627
World Rank
United States
33,957
Country Rank
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Logo
41
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
health policy | sports medicine | concussion | bioethics | ris

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    12,172
  • Last 6 Years
    6,734
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.553
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Rankings

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90,196
World Rank
United States
36,339
Country Rank
Harvard University Logo
1,455
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
sports medicine and arthroscop

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    11,440
  • Last 6 Years
    8,440
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.738
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Rankings

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94,164
World Rank
United States
37,690
Country Rank
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Logo
70
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    11,026
  • Last 6 Years
    6,503
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.590
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Rankings

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96,313
World Rank
United States
38,422
Country Rank
Harvard University Logo
1,523
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine | Clinical & Translational Research | Evidence-Based Outcomes Research | Osteoarthritis | Sports Injurie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    10,814
  • Last 6 Years
    4,608
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.426
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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96,830
World Rank
United States
38,603
Country Rank
Harvard University Logo
1,528
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine | Running Injurie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    10,765
  • Last 6 Years
    8,687
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.807
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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105,020
World Rank
United States
41,423
Country Rank
University of Utah Logo
283
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery | Sports Medicine | Orthopaedic Surger

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    10,035
  • Last 6 Years
    6,892
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.687
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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111,744
World Rank
United States
43,743
Country Rank
University of Wisconsin la Crosse Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
biomechanics | sports medicine | physiotherapy | injury preventio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    9,504
  • Last 6 Years
    3,290
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.346
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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117,029
World Rank
United States
45,524
Country Rank
Harvard University Logo
1,747
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    9,126
  • Last 6 Years
    1,319
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.145
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Rankings

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135,476
World Rank
United States
51,577
Country Rank
Stanford University Logo
1,362
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine and Knee Joint Preservatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    8,001
  • Last 6 Years
    5,084
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.635
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Rankings

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141,086
World Rank
United States
53,371
Country Rank
University of Virginia Logo
372
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine | Rehabilitation | Orthopedic Surgery | Musculoskeletal Injury | Interventions in Physical Therapy or Athletic Trai

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    7,704
  • Last 6 Years
    4,179
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.542
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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142,622
World Rank
United States
53,861
Country Rank
University of Michigan Logo
1,131
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    7,628
  • Last 6 Years
    3,878
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.508
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Rankings

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148,090
World Rank
United States
55,607
Country Rank
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Logo
104
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Medical and Health Sciences / Sports Medicine
Concussion | mTBI | pediatrics | sports medicin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    7,361
  • Last 6 Years
    5,568
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.756
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