Peer-Reviewed Research
Scientific Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed research spanning nearly three decades — from early HIV/AIDS pharmacology to pioneering breast implant illness biofilm research. Dr. Whitfield's clinical practice is grounded in evidence he has helped generate.
Landmark Research
Clinical Evaluation of Microbial Communities and Associated Biofilms with Breast Augmentation Failure.
Whitfield R, Tipton CD, Diaz N, Ancira J, Landry KS.
The largest PCR-tested explant capsule series showing 29% microbial contamination rate. This landmark study demonstrates that chronic, sub-clinical infections residing on and around breast implants may be the main underlying cause of breast implant illness complications.
Complete Bibliography
All Publications
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in lower extremity free tissue transfers.
McMains CJ, Mather TL, Adamson KA, Whitfield R, Doren EL, Hettinger PC, LoGiudice JA.
Making Fat Transfer to Buttocks Safer.
Whitfield RM, Rios LM Jr, DiBernardo BE.
Establishing Dr. Whitfield's record for safety innovation in fat transfer procedures.
The effect of smoking and major vein resection on post-therapy lymphedema in soft tissue sarcomas treated with neoadjuvant radiation and limb-salvage surgery.
Bedi M, King DM, Whitfield R, Hackbarth DA, Neilson JC, Charlson JA, Wang D.
Multimodality management of metastatic patients with soft tissue sarcomas may prolong survival.
Bedi M, King DM, Charlson J, Whitfield R, Hackbarth DA, Zambrano EV, Wang D.
Prognostic variables in patients with primary soft tissue sarcoma of the extremity and trunk treated with neoadjuvant radiotherapy or neoadjuvant sequential chemoradiotherapy.
Bedi M, King DM, Shivakoti M, Wang T, Zambrano EV, Charlson J, Hackbarth D, Neilson J, Whitfield R, Wang D.
Adjuvant high dose rate brachytherapy for soft tissue sarcoma: initial experience report.
Bradley J, Kleinman S, Rowand J, King D, Hackbarth D, Whitfield RM, Wang D.
Coverage of Megaprosthesis with Human Acellular Dermal Matrix after Ewing's Sarcoma Resection: A Case Report.
Whitfield RM, Rinard J, King D.
Ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty in addition to suction-assisted lipoplasty for perforator free flap thinning.
Whitfield RM, Urbaniak R, Rinard J, Jones SR, Shifrin D.
Pedicle anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction after pelvic tumor resection: a case report.
Whitfield RM, King D, Rossi P, Loffredo M.
Imaging of a hepatic endometrioma in a patient with multiple haemangiomas.
Groves AM, Whitfield R, Lomas DJ, Gibbs P.
The Porcine hemodialysis access Model (HAM): A relevant model for pre-clinical evaluation of interventional devices and techniques.
Johnson MS, McLennan G, Whitfield RM, Lalka SG, Dreesen RG.
Hexosamines regulate leptin production in human subcutaneous adipocytes.
Considine RV, Cooksey RC, Williams LB, Zhang P, Ambrosius WT, Whitfield RM, Jones RM, Inman M, Huse J, McClain DA.
Evaluation of the role of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 in a rodent model of chronic venous hypertension.
Hahn TL, Whitfield R, Salter J, Granger DN, Unthank JL, Lalka SG.
The impact of ethanol and Marinol/marijuana usage on HIV+/AIDS patients undergoing azidothymidine, azidothymidine/dideoxycytidine, or dideoxyinosine therapy.
Whitfield RM, Bechtel LM, Starich GH.
Evidence-Based Care
Research-Driven Practice
Every treatment protocol at Dr. Whitfield's practice is informed by the latest peer-reviewed evidence in plastic surgery, immunology, and patient recovery science.