Dr. Michelle A Baum MD
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Michelle Baum is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Baum specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1989
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Nephrology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Outcome of renal transplantation in adolescents with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
- Calpain-mediated AQP2 proteolysis in inner medullary collecting duct.
- Outcomes after renal transplantation for FSGS in children.
- Outcome of renal transplantation for Wilms' tumor and Denys-Drash syndrome: a report of the North American Pediatric Renal Transplant Cooperative Study.
- Characteristics and survival of patients with end stage renal disease and spina bifida in the United States renal data system.
- Whole exome sequencing frequently detects a monogenic cause in early onset nephrolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis.
Awards
- Massachusetts Unsung Heroine 2007
- 2007 Massachusetts Unsung Heroine
Treatments
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (mds), Kidney Stones
- Birth Defects
Fellowships
- Pediatric Nephrology - Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA 1993
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