Donald E. Fry

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Dr. Donald E. Fry's research has primarily focused on surgical infections, antibiotic prophylaxis, and the measurement of healthcare outcomes. He has extensive experience in academic surgery, having served as Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine for nearly 17 years. Currently, he holds an Adjunct Professor position at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and works as Executive Vice President at Michael Pine and Associates, a healthcare think-tank focused on outcome measurement and alternative payment models.

Dr. Fry is a prolific author, with over 310 journal publications and 140 book chapters to his name. He has been the Editor-in-Chief of the journal *Surgical Infections* since 2016. His scholarly contributions include recent publications on antibiotic prophylaxis in surgery, organizational models for infection prevention in surgical pathways, and infectious diseases in trauma patients. His work has been recognized with an h-index of 41 and over 8,400 citations, designating him as a highly cited researcher.

His professional affiliations include being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Dr. Fry's expertise extends to the clinical aspects of surgery and the broader healthcare system, including the development and implementation of improved patient care models and the critical evaluation of treatment protocols.

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• h-index: 42
• Publications: 313
• Citations: 8,443