Robert M. Levy

21.4k total citations · 4 hit papers
194 papers, 11.0k citations indexed

About

Robert M. Levy is a scholar working on Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Pharmacology and Neurology. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert M. Levy has authored 194 papers receiving a total of 11.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 59 papers in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 49 papers in Pharmacology and 36 papers in Neurology. Recurrent topics in Robert M. Levy's work include Pain Management and Treatment (50 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (36 papers) and HIV Research and Treatment (21 papers). Robert M. Levy is often cited by papers focused on Pain Management and Treatment (50 papers), Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (36 papers) and HIV Research and Treatment (21 papers). Robert M. Levy collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Robert M. Levy's co-authors include Mark L. Rosenblum, Dale E. Bredesen, Todd B. Parrish, A. Vania Apkarian, R. Norman Harden, Timothy R. Deer, Darren R. Gitelman, Y. Sosa, Sreepadma Sonty and Bruce Burnett and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Neuroscience, Psychological Bulletin and NeuroImage.

In The Last Decade

Robert M. Levy

190 papers receiving 10.5k citations

Hit Papers

Chronic Back Pain Is Asso... 1985 2026 1998 2012 2004 1985 2006 2019 250 500 750 1000
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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. Chronic Back Pain Is Associated with Decreased Prefrontal and Thalamic Gray Matter Density
    2004 1.1k citations Robert M. Levy, Todd B. Parrish et al. profile →
  2. Neurological manifestations of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS): Experience at UCSF and review of the literature
    1985 879 citations Robert M. Levy, Mark L. Rosenblum et al. profile →
  3. Chronic Pain and the Emotional Brain: Specific Brain Activity Associated with Spontaneous Fluctuations of Intensity of Chronic Back Pain
    2006 573 citations Robert M. Levy, Todd B. Parrish et al. profile →
  4. A Comprehensive Algorithm for Management of Neuropathic Pain
    2019 257 citations D. Bates, Timothy R. Deer et al. Pain Medicine profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Robert M. Levy 2.8k 2.6k 2.1k 1.9k 1.3k 194 11.0k
Martin Schmelz 8.9k 3.1× 2.3k 0.9× 2.5k 1.2× 1.4k 0.7× 728 0.6× 310 18.6k
David Bennett 9.0k 3.1× 2.0k 0.8× 776 0.4× 3.1k 1.6× 1.1k 0.9× 373 19.9k
Andrew S.C. Rice 10.7k 3.7× 6.2k 2.4× 2.6k 1.2× 3.9k 2.1× 1.1k 0.9× 203 18.3k
Paola Sacerdote 2.8k 1.0× 1.2k 0.5× 1.2k 0.6× 343 0.2× 342 0.3× 217 9.8k
David E. Martin 2.9k 1.0× 549 0.2× 182 0.1× 1.0k 0.5× 492 0.4× 197 10.3k
Stephen Poole 4.4k 1.6× 1.4k 0.5× 291 0.1× 779 0.4× 479 0.4× 158 13.2k
Mark R. Hutchinson 3.7k 1.3× 888 0.3× 555 0.3× 399 0.2× 447 0.3× 219 10.4k
Thomas J. Schnitzer 3.5k 1.2× 7.7k 3.0× 703 0.3× 332 0.2× 972 0.8× 242 18.6k
Ke Xu 1.3k 0.4× 1.1k 0.4× 411 0.2× 323 0.2× 441 0.3× 139 6.8k
Emily S. Sena 3.2k 1.1× 1.1k 0.4× 700 0.3× 1.8k 0.9× 928 0.7× 111 11.7k

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All Works

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Duarte, Rui, Rebecca Bresnahan, Sam Eldabe, et al.. (2024). Reporting guidelines for randomised controlled trial reports of implantable neurostimulation devices: the CONSORT-iNeurostim extension. EClinicalMedicine. 78. 102932–102932. 6 indexed citations
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Leitner, Angela, Erin Hanson, Nicole Soliday, et al.. (2023). Real World Clinical Utility of Neurophysiological Measurement Utilizing Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulation in a Chronic Pain Population: The ECAP Study Protocol. Journal of Pain Research. Volume 16. 2497–2507. 3 indexed citations
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Salmon, John F., D. Bates, Paul Verrills, et al.. (2023). Early Experience With a Novel Miniaturized Spinal Cord Stimulation System for the Management of Chronic Intractable Pain of the Back and Legs. Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface. 26(1). 172–181. 9 indexed citations
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Burnett, Bruce & Robert M. Levy. (2017). Proposed Industry Best Practices in Development and Marketing of Medical Foods for the Management of Chronic Conditions and Diseases while Awaiting Regulation.. PubMed. 72(1). 53–77. 2 indexed citations
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Baron, Ralf, M. Backonja, Paul Eldridge, et al.. (2013). Refractory Chronic Pain Screening Tool (RCPST): A Feasibility Study to Assess Practicality and Validity of Identifying Potential Neurostimulation Candidates. Pain Medicine. 15(2). 281–291. 4 indexed citations
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Silberstein, Stephen D., David W. Dodick, Joel R. Saper, et al.. (2012). Safety and efficacy of peripheral nerve stimulation of the occipital nerves for the management of chronic migraine: Results from a randomized, multicenter, double-blinded, controlled study. Cephalalgia. 32(16). 1165–1179. 199 indexed citations
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Ellens, Damien J. & Robert M. Levy. (2011). Peripheral Neuromodulation for Migraine Headache. Progress in neurological surgery. 24. 109–117. 14 indexed citations
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Levy, Robert M., Timothy R. Deer, & Jaimie M. Henderson. (2010). Intracranial neurostimulation for pain control: a review.. PubMed. 13(2). 157–65. 109 indexed citations
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Burnett, Bruce, et al.. (2009). A Flavonoid Mixture, Dual Inhibitor of Cyclooxygenase and 5-Lipoxygenase Enzymes, Shows Superiority to Glucosamine/ Chondroitin for Pain Management in Moderate Osteoarthritic Dogs. 7. 1–12. 6 indexed citations
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Cramer, Steven C., Todd B. Parrish, Robert M. Levy, et al.. (2007). An assessment of brain function predicts functional gains in a clinical stroke trial. Stroke. 38(2). 520–520. 5 indexed citations
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Levy, Robert M.. (2003). Deep brain stimulation for the treatment of intractable pain. Neurosurgery Clinics of North America. 14(3). 389–399. 44 indexed citations
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Kim, Do‐Hoon, Martha E. Payne, Robert M. Levy, James R. MacFall, & David C. Steffens. (2002). ApoE genotype and hippocampal volume change in geriatric depression. Biological Psychiatry. 51(5). 426–429. 38 indexed citations
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Steffens, David C., Henry R. Wagner, Robert M. Levy, Kimberly Horn, & Kousik Krishnan. (2001). Performance feedback deficit in geriatric depression. Biological Psychiatry. 50(5). 358–363. 59 indexed citations
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Levy, Robert M., et al.. (1997). HIV-1-RELATED NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: Neurosurgical Implications. Neuroimaging Clinics of North America. 7(3). 527–559. 1 indexed citations
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North, Richard B. & Robert M. Levy. (1994). Consensus Conference on the Neurosurgical Management of Pain. Neurosurgery. 34(4). 756–761. 16 indexed citations
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Korber, Bette, Steven M. Wolinsky, Barton F. Haynes, et al.. (1992). HIV-1 Intrapatient Sequence Diversity in the Immunogenic V3 Region. AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. 8(8). 1461–1465. 26 indexed citations
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Levy, Robert M., Robert S. Janssen, Timothy J. Bush, & Mark L. Rosenblum. (1988). Neuroepidemiology of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.. PubMed. 1(1). 31–40. 47 indexed citations
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Levy, Robert M., et al.. (1986). Neuroradiologic Findings in AIDS: A Review of 200 Cases. American Journal of Neuroradiology. 7(5). 833–839. 8 indexed citations

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