Subfield · Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health · South Africa
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health research in South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand ranks first in South Africa for Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health research in 2022–2025 (#71 worldwide), followed by University of Cape Town and University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- South Africa's world rank
- #19 of 67 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1k
- Top-10% rate
- 23.6%
- Ranked institutions
- 6
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #71 | 30.0 | 26.5% | 106 |
| 2 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #79 | 28.2 | 33.6% | 91 |
| 3 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #94 | 25.4 | 26.1% | 98 |
| 4 | Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch | #130 | 20.1 | 29.4% | 70 |
| 5 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #205 | 12.6 | 24.3% | 64 |
| 6 | Eskom (South Africa)Johannesburg | #389 | 2.1 | 1.7% | 101 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health researchers in South Africa?
Charles Shey Wiysonge, Dan J. Stein and G Justus Hofmeyr rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Charles Shey Wiysonge#1,242 worldwide overall4.2k citations · 8 works
- 2Dan J. Stein#1,863 worldwide overall7.7k citations · 24 works
- 3G Justus Hofmeyr#7,078 worldwide overall683 citations · 17 works
- 4Soraya Seedat#8,042 worldwide overall1.4k citations · 8 works
- 5Heather J. Zar#12,192 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 19 works
- 6Mark Tomlinson#155,249 worldwide overall217 citations · 11 works
- 7David Hall#158,210 worldwide overall153 citations · 7 works
- 8Sithembiso Velaphi#168,155 worldwide overall138 citations · 9 works
- 9Stephen Tollman#211,094 worldwide overall176 citations · 7 works
- 10Clifford Odimegwu#385,903 worldwide overall121 citations · 8 works
- 11Denis Viljoen#476,143 worldwide overall98 citations · 7 works
- 12Shane A. Norris#594,903 worldwide overall183 citations · 14 works
- 13Jagidesa Moodley#631,053 worldwide overall143 citations · 25 works
- 14Colleen A. Wright#752,534 worldwide overall56 citations · 8 works
- 15Robert Pattinson#766,885 worldwide overall39 citations · 13 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health