Clifton Ewbank

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Clifton Ewbank’s research sits at the critical intersection of surgery, public health, and environmental sustainability. His most-cited work, “The Development of a Surgical Care and Climate Change Matrix” (2020, 10 citations), pioneers a framework for understanding how climate change directly impacts surgical systems—from resource allocation to patient outcomes. By creating this matrix, Ewbank provided a practical tool for healthcare professionals to assess and mitigate the environmental footprint of surgical care, even as the field grappled with the immediate pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. His work challenges the medical community to look beyond short-term crises and address the “possibly even bigger threat” of global climate change. Though his citation count is modest, the conceptual impact of his matrix is significant, offering a foundational lens for future research on sustainable surgical practices. Ewbank’s contributions are particularly notable for their forward-thinking approach, urging healthcare systems to integrate climate resilience into their core operations. For students and researchers, his work serves as a compelling call to action: to innovate not just for today’s patients, but for the planet that sustains them.