Dr. Michael Somers, MD

Dr. Michael Somers, MD

Pediatric Nephrology  ·  
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Age 59
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Dr. Michael Somers, MD is a pediatric nephrology specialist in Boston, MA and has been practicing for 25 years. He graduated from University Of Vermont / College Of Medicine in 1985 and specializes in pediatric nephrology.Read his story
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Boston Children's Hospital, Department of Urology

300 Longwood Ave

Boston, MA 02115

Contact Information

(617) 355-7636

Insurance Accepted

  • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.

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Top Care Areas

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End-Stage Renal Disease
normal
more than 40% of peers
Kidney Disease
normal
more than 26% of peers

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Dr. Somers' bio

This content was provided by Dr. Somers "Dr. Michael J.G. Somers is an Attending Physician in Medicine, Director of Clinical Services in the Division of Nephrology, and Medical Director of the Renal Dialysis Unit at Boston Children's Hospital. He specializes in Pediatric Nephrology, Transplantation, Advanced Fetal Care, End-Stage Renal Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Tuberous Sclerosis. Dr. Somers received his medical education from University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed his training at Mayo Clinic and Boston Children's Hospital."

1  Specialties

  • Pediatric Nephrology

2  Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Nephrology
    Accredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*
  • Pediatrics
    Accredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*

11  Conditions Treated

  • Acute Glomerulonephritis
  • Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Fetal Disorders
  • Gout
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones
  • Purpura
  • Transplant Conditions
  • Tuberous Sclerosis
  • Vasculitis

6  Procedures

  • End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
  • Fetal Monitoring
  • Renal Biopsy
  • Renal Scan
  • Transplant Care
  • Ultrasound, Renal

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Massachusetts.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • Williams College
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1989
  • University Of Vermont / College Of Medicine
    Medical School | Graduated 1985
  • Mayo Clinic
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1989
  • Mayo Clinic, Pediatrics
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1989
  • Boston Children's Hospital, Pediatric Nephrology
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1993

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Somers has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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  • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.

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Dr. Somers' affiliated hospitals

Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
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