Subfield · Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine · South Africa
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine research in South Africa
University of Cape Town ranks first in South Africa for Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine research in 2022–2025 (#649 worldwide), followed by University of the Witwatersrand.
- South Africa's world rank
- #39 of 74 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 669
- Top-10% rate
- 14.8%
- Ranked institutions
- 2
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #649 | 8.1 | 14.2% | 69 |
| 2 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #797 | 5.1 | 11.0% | 84 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine researchers in South Africa?
Heather J. Zar, Coenraad F.N. Koegelenberg and Tebello Nyokong rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Heather J. Zar#12,192 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 24 works
- 2Coenraad F.N. Koegelenberg#384,709 worldwide overall70 citations · 22 works
- 3Tebello Nyokong#445,258 worldwide overall944 citations · 24 works
- 4Du Toit Loots#950,909 worldwide overall95 citations · 26 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine