Nephrology
Laurence Beck, M.D., PH.D.
David J. Salant Professor of Nephrology, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine
Laurence H. Beck, Jr., MD, PhD, is a nephrologist at Boston Medical Center specializing in glomerular diseases, particularly membranous nephropathy. He leads a clinical program focused on immune-mediated glomerular disorders, including glomerulonephritis, and provides expertise in weekly clinics, inpatient consults, and dialysis/transplant services. Dr. Beck treats conditions such as primary membranous nephropathy, where he pioneered the identification of the PLA2R receptor as a key autoantigen
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Nephrology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 2000
- Harvard University — Ph.D., Cell & Molecular Biology
- Princeton University — B.A., Cell & Molecular Biology
- Boston Medical Center — Fellowship, Nephrology, 2003-2006
- Boston Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2000-2003
Peer Recognition
2019-2025 (7 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Boston Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice