Summary

Dr. Matthew Sampson, MD, PhD, is Chief of the Division of Nephrology at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Ponzio Family Chair in Pediatric Nephrology, as well as a professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Internationally recognized for his expertise in pediatric nephrology and kidney genetics, he specializes in hypertension, chronic kidney disease, glomerular disorders, and inherited kidney diseases in children and adolescents. Dr. Sampson earned both his medical degree and PhD from Yale University and completed his pediatric residency and nephrology fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital. In addition to his clinical leadership, he directs a research program focused on the genetic causes of kidney disease and hypertension, with the goal of advancing precision medicine and improving long-term outcomes for pediatric patients with renal disorders. He is widely respected for combining innovative translational research with compassionate, family-centered care.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Virginia Medical School
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Division of Nephrology

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Matthew Sampson

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Matthew Sampson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Matthew Sampson has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University of Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated in 2005

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Matthew Sampson is affiliated with University Of Michigan Hospitals & Health Center.

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