MichaelMelvinFuenferMD

General Surgery • Boston, MA

Pediatric General Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Clinical Fellow in Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital

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Office
25 Highland Ave
Wound Care Center
Boston, MA 01950
Phone+1 617-724-4380

Education & Training

Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2011 - 2013
University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 1994 - 1996
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1989 - 1991
University of ConnecticutResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1987
University of ConnecticutFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1983 - 1985
UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1982
University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1979 - 1981
University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 1982 - 2026
NH State Medical License 2010 - 2026
KY State Medical License 1979 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2014 - 2016
CT State Medical License 1987 - 2010
AL State Medical License 1994 - 2007
PA State Medical License 1991 - 1994
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

182 citations
Primary laparoscopic pull-through for Hirschsprung's disease in infants and children
Keith E. Georgeson, Michael M. Fuenfer, William D. Hardin
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 1995-07-01
38 citations
Effect of various corticosteroids upon the phagocytic bactericidal activity of neutrophils.
Michael M. Fuenfer, Olson Ge, Hiram C. Polk
Surgery. 1975-07-01
95 citations
The fetal biophysical profile in patients with premature rupture of the membranes--an early predictor of fetal infection.
Anthony M. Vintzileos, Winston A. Campbell, David J. Nochimson, Mary E. Connolly, Michael M. Fuenfer
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1985-07-01

Lectures

Surgery Recertification Review
The Osler Institute, Washington, Dist Of Col - 10/10/2013
Surgery Recertification Review
The Osler Institute, Washington, Dist Of Col - 10/10/2013

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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