Michael Schwiers

3.9k total citations · 3 hit papers
36 papers, 2.8k citations indexed

About

Michael Schwiers is a scholar working on Surgery, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and Pharmacology. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael Schwiers has authored 36 papers receiving a total of 2.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 18 papers in Surgery, 9 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and 7 papers in Pharmacology. Recurrent topics in Michael Schwiers's work include Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes (7 papers), Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment (6 papers) and Tracheal and airway disorders (6 papers). Michael Schwiers is often cited by papers focused on Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes (7 papers), Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment (6 papers) and Tracheal and airway disorders (6 papers). Michael Schwiers collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Denmark. Michael Schwiers's co-authors include Wesley Day, David B. Allison, Craig A. Peterson, Kishore M. Gadde, Donna H. Ryan, Barbara Troupin, Stephen M. Strakowski, Melissa P. DelBello, W. Timothy Garvey and Hannah L. Rosenberg and has published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and Diabetes Care.

In The Last Decade

Michael Schwiers

35 papers receiving 2.6k citations

Hit Papers

Effects of low-dose, controlled-release, phentermine plus... 2011 2026 2016 2021 2011 2011 2011 200 400 600
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Effects of low-dose, controlled-release, phentermine plus topiramate combination on weight and associated comorbidities in overweight and obese adults (CONQUER): a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial
    2011 724 citations Kishore M. Gadde, David B. Allison et al. The Lancet profile →
  2. Two-year sustained weight loss and metabolic benefits with controlled-release phentermine/topiramate in obese and overweight adults (SEQUEL): a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 3 extension study
    2011 501 citations W. Timothy Garvey, Donna H. Ryan et al. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition profile →
  3. Controlled‐Release Phentermine/Topiramate in Severely Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial (EQUIP)
    2011 486 citations David B. Allison, Kishore M. Gadde et al. Obesity profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Michael Schwiers United States 17 1.5k 1.2k 890 673 366 36 2.8k
J. Erickson United States 24 1.4k 0.9× 685 0.6× 1.0k 1.2× 247 0.4× 160 0.4× 38 3.8k
Brandon Walsh United States 14 748 0.5× 1.1k 0.9× 275 0.3× 247 0.4× 467 1.3× 15 2.3k
Leif Breum Denmark 23 526 0.3× 427 0.3× 662 0.7× 212 0.3× 152 0.4× 58 2.1k
Peter Manu United States 29 314 0.2× 556 0.5× 425 0.5× 2.2k 3.3× 199 0.5× 108 3.2k
Doug Hayden United States 22 287 0.2× 534 0.4× 758 0.9× 1.1k 1.7× 149 0.4× 25 2.7k
Fernando Rico‐Villademoros Spain 30 759 0.5× 516 0.4× 363 0.4× 1.9k 2.9× 125 0.3× 80 2.8k
Carolyn Watson United States 24 791 0.5× 208 0.2× 917 1.0× 1.1k 1.6× 166 0.5× 39 2.7k
Martin Birkett United States 20 367 0.2× 615 0.5× 371 0.4× 773 1.1× 108 0.3× 26 2.3k
Bruce Parsons United States 27 631 0.4× 160 0.1× 1.2k 1.4× 654 1.0× 362 1.0× 88 2.5k
Fabio Caputo Italy 32 239 0.2× 313 0.3× 370 0.4× 169 0.3× 172 0.5× 112 3.2k

Countries citing papers authored by Michael Schwiers

Since Specialization
Citations

This map shows the geographic impact of Michael Schwiers's research. It shows the number of citations coming from papers published by authors working in each country. You can also color the map by specialization and compare the number of citations received by Michael Schwiers with the expected number of citations based on a country's size and research output (numbers larger than one mean the country cites Michael Schwiers more than expected).

Fields of papers citing papers by Michael Schwiers

Since Specialization
Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

This network shows the impact of papers produced by Michael Schwiers. Nodes represent research fields, and links connect fields that are likely to share authors. Colored nodes show fields that tend to cite the papers produced by Michael Schwiers. The network helps show where Michael Schwiers may publish in the future.

Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael Schwiers

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Michael Schwiers. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Michael Schwiers based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Michael Schwiers. Michael Schwiers is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
1.
Murgu, Septimiu, Alexander C. Chen, Christopher R. Gilbert, et al.. (2025). A Prospective, Multicenter Evaluation of Safety and Diagnostic Outcomes With Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy. CHEST Journal. 168(2). 539–555. 3 indexed citations
2.
Sterman, Daniel H., et al.. (2024). A PROSPECTIVE, MULTICENTER EVALUATION OF SAFETY AND DIAGNOSTIC OUTCOMES WITH ROBOTIC-ASSISTED BRONCHOSCOPY: RESULTS FROM THE TARGET TRIAL. CHEST Journal. 166(4). A5268–A5270. 2 indexed citations
3.
Phillips, Edward H, Jaime Ponce, Sunil Bhoyrul, et al.. (2021). Safety and effectiveness of REALIZE adjustable gastric band: 5-year prospective study. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 17(5). 956–962. 1 indexed citations
4.
Herzig, Daniel O., James W. Ogilvie, Andrea Ferrara, et al.. (2020). Assessment of a circular powered stapler for creation of anastomosis in left-sided colorectal surgery: A prospective cohort study. International Journal of Surgery. 84. 140–146. 20 indexed citations
5.
Qiu, Bin, Xiaozheng Kang, Ke‐Neng Chen, et al.. (2019). Clinical outcomes following an initial experience with a novel powered vascular stapler in video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomies: results of a Chinese multi-center study. Journal of Thoracic Disease. 11(5). 1973–1979. 4 indexed citations
6.
Schwiers, Michael, et al.. (2016). Evaluation of a Powered Stapler System with Gripping Surface Technology on Surgical Interventions Required During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy. Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. 27(5). 489–494. 14 indexed citations
7.
Nieboer, Theodoor E., Piet Hinoul, Michael Schwiers, et al.. (2016). Clinical utility of a novel ultrasonic vessel sealing device in transecting and sealing large vessels during laparoscopic hysterectomy using advanced hemostasis mode. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 201. 135–139. 6 indexed citations
8.
Tsai, Ben M., Dipen Maun, Janice F. Rafferty, et al.. (2015). Clinical Utility Of A New Articulating Tissue Sealer In Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery. 5(1). 2. 2 indexed citations
9.
Cunneen, Scott A., Collin Brathwaite, Keith S. Gersin, et al.. (2013). Clinical outcomes of the Realize Adjustable Gastric Band-C at 2 years in a United States population. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 9(6). 885–893. 4 indexed citations
10.
Garvey, W. Timothy, Donna H. Ryan, Robert R. Henry, et al.. (2013). Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Subjects With Prediabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Treated With Phentermine and Topiramate Extended Release. Diabetes Care. 37(4). 912–921. 134 indexed citations
11.
Davidson, Michael H., Serena Tonstad, Suzanne Oparil, et al.. (2013). Changes in Cardiovascular Risk Associated With Phentermine and Topiramate Extended-Release in Participants With Comorbidities and a Body Mass Index ≥27 kg/m2. The American Journal of Cardiology. 111(8). 1131–1138. 25 indexed citations
12.
Schwiers, Michael, et al.. (2012). A Randomized Study Comparing Outcomes of Stapled and Hand-Sutured Anastomoses in Patients Undergoing Open Gastrointestinal Surgery. Indian Journal of Surgery. 75(4). 311–316. 5 indexed citations
13.
Garvey, W. Timothy, Donna H. Ryan, Michelle Look, et al.. (2011). Two-year sustained weight loss and metabolic benefits with controlled-release phentermine/topiramate in obese and overweight adults (SEQUEL): a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 3 extension study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 95(2). 297–308. 501 indexed citations breakdown →
14.
Gadde, Kishore M., David B. Allison, Donna H. Ryan, et al.. (2011). Effects of low-dose, controlled-release, phentermine plus topiramate combination on weight and associated comorbidities in overweight and obese adults (CONQUER): a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. The Lancet. 377(9774). 1341–1352. 724 indexed citations breakdown →
15.
Allison, David B., Kishore M. Gadde, W. Timothy Garvey, et al.. (2011). Controlled‐Release Phentermine/Topiramate in Severely Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial (EQUIP). Obesity. 20(2). 330–342. 486 indexed citations breakdown →
16.
Arnold, Lesley M., et al.. (2003). Sex, ethnicity, and antipsychotic medication use in patients with psychosis. Schizophrenia Research. 66(2-3). 169–175. 46 indexed citations
17.
DelBello, Melissa P., et al.. (2002). Adjunctive Topiramate Treatment for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: A Retrospective Chart Review. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. 12(4). 323–330. 58 indexed citations
18.
DelBello, Melissa P., Michael Schwiers, Hannah L. Rosenberg, & Stephen M. Strakowski. (2002). A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Quetiapine as Adjunctive Treatment for Adolescent Mania. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. 41(10). 1216–1223. 303 indexed citations
19.
Lopez-Larson, Melissa, Melissa P. DelBello, Molly E. Zimmerman, Michael Schwiers, & Stephen M. Strakowski. (2002). Regional prefrontal gray and white matter abnormalities in bipolar disorder. Biological Psychiatry. 52(2). 93–100. 226 indexed citations
20.
Getz, Glen E., Melissa P. DelBello, David E. Fleck, et al.. (2002). Neuroanatomic characterization of schizoaffective disorder using MRI: a pilot study. Schizophrenia Research. 55(1-2). 55–59. 36 indexed citations

Rankless uses publication and citation data sourced from OpenAlex, an open and comprehensive bibliographic database. While OpenAlex provides broad and valuable coverage of the global research landscape, it—like all bibliographic datasets—has inherent limitations. These include incomplete records, variations in author disambiguation, differences in journal indexing, and delays in data updates. As a result, some metrics and network relationships displayed in Rankless may not fully capture the entirety of a scholar's output or impact.

Explore authors with similar magnitude of impact

Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by J. Erickson Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Brandon Walsh Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Leif Breum Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Peter Manu Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Doug Hayden Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Fernando Rico‐Villademoros Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Carolyn Watson Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Martin Birkett Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Bruce Parsons Breakdown of academic impact, for papers by Fabio Caputo
Rankless by CCL
2026