Wael ElRayes
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Wael ElRayes is a health services researcher whose work centers on surgical disparities, health equity, and the adoption of innovative medical technologies. His research critically examines how patient demographics and hospital-level factors influence access to advanced surgical procedures, with a particular focus on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). In his highly cited 2015 study, published in *BMJ Open*, ElRayes conducted a between-hospital and within-hospital analysis using 2009–2011 California inpatient data to uncover disparities in RARP receipt. This work revealed significant barriers to accessing this cutting-edge procedure, highlighting how race, socioeconomic status, and hospital characteristics shape patient utilization of surgical innovation. With over 30 citations, this paper has become a foundational reference for understanding inequities in the diffusion of robotic surgery. ElRayes’ contributions are vital for clinicians, policymakers, and researchers striving to ensure that technological advancements in surgery benefit all populations equitably, not just those with privileged access. His scholarship underscores the critical intersection of health policy, surgical practice, and social justice.
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