Advanced in Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis

Dr. Michael J. Somers

Pediatrics
Boston Children's
Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc
300 Longwood Ave, 
Boston, MA 

Advanced in Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis
Boston Children's
Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc
300 Longwood Ave, 
Boston, MA 
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Overview

Michael Somers is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Somers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, Feingold Syndrome, and Potter Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Vermont College Of Medicine, 1981 - 1985
Specialties
Pediatrics
Licenses
Pediatrics in MA
Board Certifications
Pediatrics
Pediatric Nephrology
Fellowships
Children's Hospital Boston, 1990 - 1993
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, INC
300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Call: 617-355-6000

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


32 Total Publications

Challenges Facing Contemporary Pediatric Nephrology: A Call to Global Advocacy.
Challenges Facing Contemporary Pediatric Nephrology: A Call to Global Advocacy.
Journal: Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN
Published: June 25, 2025
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