Infectious Disease

Michael Wessels, MD

Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases

Michael Wessels, MD, is Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Boston Children’s Hospital and the John F. Enders Professor of Pediatrics, as well as Professor of Medicine in Microbiology and Immunobiology at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in pediatric infectious diseases, focusing on severe bacterial infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus, or GAS), including streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat), necrotizing fasciitis, streptococcal toxic shock syn

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (MD, 1979)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1981-1982)
Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Infectious Disease, 1982-1985)
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (Infectious Disease, 1985-1986)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston Children's Hospital
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fenway Community Health Center

Languages

English[3]

Conditions Dr. Wessels treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Wessels accept Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Michael Wessels's public profile lists Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst, and Curative plus 1 more health plan as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Wessels practice?

Michael Wessels practices in Boston, MA with hospital affiliations including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, and Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center.

What does Dr. Wessels specialize in?

Michael Wessels is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Wessels been practicing?

Michael Wessels has 47+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Wessels's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (MD, 1979); Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1981-1982); Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Infectious Disease, 1982-1985).