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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.

Richard Wenzel in the News

The Hill

In the age of omicron, individual choices have societal consequences
February 7, 2022
​​By Dr. Richard P. Wenzel, Opinion Contributor

The Hill

Biden's first 100 days require 200 million vaccinations
January 8, 2021
​​By Dr. Richard P. Wenzel, Opinion Contributor

The Hill

COVID-19 vaccine barriers: Efficacy, availability and acceptability
October 2o, 2020
​​By Dr. Richard P. Wenzel, Opinion Contributor

The Hill

Autumn and the fall of CDC
September 6, 2020
​​By Dr. Richard P. Wenzel, Opinion Contributor

The Globe Post

An Unforgiving Virus and the Silent CDC
July 28, 2020
​​By Richard P. Wenzel

Richmond Magazine

Fact Into Fiction
Epidemiologist Richard Wenzel draws from his professional experiences for his foray into penning medical thrillers.
April 26, 2020
​​By Chris Jones

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

Surgical Site Infections and the Microbiome: An Updated Perspective
SHEA Review – ​Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology (2019), 40, 590-596
2019
​By Richard p. Wenzel, M.D., MSc

New England Journal of Medicine

RVU Medicine, Technology, and Physician Loneliness
​New England Journal of Medicine, Perspective
Thursday, January 24, 2019
​By Richard p. Wenzel, M.D.

CBN News Health

Build a Better Gut By Avoiding Gut Enemy #1: Antibiotics
CBN News Health
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
​By Lori Johnson

New England Journal of Medicine

Medical Education in the Era of Alternative Facts,
​New England Journal of Medicine
Thursday, August 17, 2017
​By Richard P. Wenzel, M.D.

RAM – Richmond Academy of Medicine

A New Chapter in Dr. Wenzel’s Literary Career,
​Richmond Academy of Medicine
Thursday, January 25, 2018
​By Chip Jones

Chestnut Hill Local

​Dreams of Troy Book Review, Chestnut Hill Local
​Thursday, February 1, 2018
By Len Lear

Haverford

Q&A: Richard Wenzel '61, The Magazine of Haverford College​Winter 2018
By regular contributor, Lini S. Kadaba

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 and sought after speaker and visiting professor for symposia, conferences and forums.