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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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Wessels
Medical Specialties
Michael Wessels has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Michael Wessels has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
47 Years Experience
Michael Wessels holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Channing Laboratory, Brigham & Women's Hospital - Boston, MA and Brigham & Womens/Beth Israel, Fellow:Infectious Diseases in 1982.
Residency
Completed their residency at 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, and Beth Israel Hospital, Resident:Internal Medicine in 1979.
Medical School
Graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1979.
NPI Number
Michael Wessels' NPI number is 1356442164.
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