Overview
Dr. Romela Petrosyan is a Board-certified Nephrologist and Proceduralist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Medicine, Renal Division and Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Quadrilingual (Russian, Armenian, Spanish, and English), former refugee, and third-generation female physician, she is passionate about medical education as well as shaping the culture and execution of health care delivery. With former and current leadership roles of Regent of the American College of Physicians, Delegate to the American Medical Association, Chair of the National Resident and Fellow Council, and Vice Chair of the Early Career Section at the Massachusetts Medical Society, she leads advocacy efforts on behalf of resident and fellow physicians nationally. Dr. Petrosyan has been inducted into fellowship of the American College of Physicians.Clinically, Dr. Petrosyan subspecializes in the care of patients with diabetic kidney disease, cancer-related kidney disease, glomerulonephropathy, and kidney stones. She is one of two nephrologists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital who performs ultrasound-guided native kidney biopsies.She earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) with Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and Honors in Biological Sciences at University of California, Irvine. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) with a merit-based scholarship at University of Central Florida College of Medicine followed by Internal Medicine residency at University of South Carolina and Nephrology fellowship at the combined Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital Joint Program. She is currently completing a Master of Science in Clinical Service Operations at Harvard Medical School. She is committed to excellent patient care, quality improvement, education, and healthcare advocacy. Dr. Petrosyan is active in the education and mentorship of Harvard medical students, residents, and fellows as a dedicated resource, supporting the next generation of leaders.
Dr. Petrosyan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatorenal Syndrome, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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45 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
22 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
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Dr. Edwin Kepner Silverman is chief of the Channing Division of Network Medicine and a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary disease at BWH. He is board certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary medicine.Dr. Silverman’s clinical interests include alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has served as a principal investigator of multiple COPD genetics studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, including the NETT Genetics Ancillary Study, the Transcontinental COPD Genetics Study, the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Genetic Modifiers Study and the COPDGene Study. His research uses a variety of genetic analysis approaches to investigate the genetic influences of complex lung diseases, including integrative genomics, linkage analysis, familial aggregation analysis, rare variant analysis and epigenetic studies. He has authored over 320 peer-reviewed publications and is the recipient of the BWH Kenneth L. Baughman Faculty Mentoring Award. Dr. Silverman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Vulvectomy.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Dr. Robert Hallowell, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University / College of Physicians And Surgeons in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Hallowell is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Lung Disease, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.
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Erik Folch is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Folch is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Lung Nodules, Tracheobronchomalacia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Romela Petrosyan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Romela Petrosyan?
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Is Dr. Romela Petrosyan a top-rated expert for Hepatorenal Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Romela Petrosyan is classified as an Advanced expert for Hepatorenal Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Romela Petrosyan specialize in?
While Dr. Romela Petrosyan is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hepatorenal Syndrome, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Romela Petrosyan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Romela Petrosyan has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatorenal Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Romela Petrosyan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Romela Petrosyan accept my insurance?
Dr. Romela Petrosyan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6383 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Petrosyan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Petrosyan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.