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Richard P. Wenzel

Author, physician, microbe stalker

Richard Wenzel, MD, MSc, is emeritus Chairman and Professor of the Department of Internal Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center in Richmond, VA, and former President of the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Physicians, a clinical practice for more than 600 doctors. Since 2001, he has been Editor-at-Large of The New England Journal of Medicine. These posts reflect the dual paths of Wenzel’s career in medicine: research-driven exploration of infectious microbes and the thoughtful treatment of the people they impact. Wenzel now pursues the volatile intersection of these two worlds in his medical terror-fiction book series, Terror Trifecta, which follows the work of three renowned experts who meet at ground zero of some of the world’s most complex terror plots. 

“I look at the what-ifs and create exotic, complicated scenarios. My stories thrill because they all lie within the terrifying realm of possibility,” ​says Wenzel.

Books

Fiction

Non-Fiction

Dreams of Troy

Labyrinth of Terror

Stalking Microbes


“This fast paced story of intrigue and bioterror is all too plausible, and it is a page turner. What makes this fascinating reading is the crucial role of scientists and epidemiologists in place of the usual sleuths in unraveling the who-done-it; there are only a few people in the world who have Richard Wenzel’s deep insight and expertise in this area, and fewer still who could have brought forth a compelling novel out of that knowledge.”

– Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone and My Own Country​, on Labyrinth of Terror
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Articles

Talks

Richard P. Wenzel is a well-known, sought after speaker and visiting professor for symposia, conferences and forums. 

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