Philip Danforth Hewes

Philip Danforth Hewes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine (UMass Chan Medical School). His academic work focuses on venous thromboembolism prevention in surgical oncology contexts, particularly thoracic and esophageal procedures.

• Education: MD from Boston University School of Medicine

Research Interests: Dr. Hewes' research examines thromboprophylaxis protocols, risk assessment models, and postdischarge anticoagulation strategies in surgical patients. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations between medicine, pharmacy, and thoracic surgery.

Publication Trends: From 2015-2019, his publications centered on venous thromboembolism prevention in cancer surgery, with a focus on Caprini risk modeling, thoracic procedures, and pharmacist integration in trauma care. These works appear in journals like Annals of Thoracic Surgery and Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with researchers including Rosenkranz, P., McAneny, D., and Litle, V.R. in the Division of Palliative Care at UMass Chan.