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Summary
Dr. Michael Wessels is a senior physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Boston Children’s Hospital and the John F. Enders Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medicine (Microbiology) at Harvard Medical School. A nationally recognized expert in pediatric infectious diseases, he previously served as Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Boston Children’s Hospital from 2000 to 2018. Dr. Wessels earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship training in internal medicine and infectious diseases through Harvard-affiliated programs. His research has focused extensively on streptococcal infections, including groundbreaking work on group A and group B streptococcal virulence factors, bacterial toxins, and vaccine development. In addition to his clinical and scientific leadership, he is a fellow of several prestigious professional organizations and has contributed significantly to advancing the …understanding and treatment of serious pediatric infectious diseases.
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- accepting new patients
- 47 years of experience
- 25 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Channing Laboratory, Brigham & Women's Hospital - Boston, MA
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Division of Infectious Diseases
300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115 Tel: (617) 355-6832
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | |||
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| Med School: Duke University School of Medicine | Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: Technischen Universitaet Muenchen Fakultaet Fuer Medizin | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Wessels
Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael Wessels has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Michael Wessels has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
47 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Channing Laboratory, Brigham & Women's Hospital - Boston, MA
Brigham & Womens/Beth Israel, Fellow:Infectious Diseases1982
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Infectious Diseases; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine
Beth Israel Hospital, Resident:Internal Medicine1979
Medical School
Duke University School of MedicineGraduated in 1979
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- Dr. Michael Wessels's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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