Avram Z Traum MD

Pediatric Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis, Pediatric Fluid and Electrolyte Disorder Nephrology, Pediatric Glomerular Disease Nephrology, Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Medicine

Boston Children's Hospital

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300 Longwood Ave.Boston, MA 02115
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Summary

Dr. Avram Traum is a pediatric nephrologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in pediatric chronic renal failure, dialysis, fluid and electrolyte disorders, glomerular disease, and kidney transplantation. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at David Grant Medical Center and a fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology at Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center. Dr. Traum has been with Boston Children's Hospital since 2015, following his tenure at Massachusetts General Hospital. His research includes publications on steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome and genetic studies in CAKUT. He has received the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and has authored articles frequently cited by peers.

Education & Training

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 2003 - 2006
David Grant Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 2000
New York Medical CollegeClass of 1997

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Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 2002 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2012 - 2018
CA State Medical License 1998 - 2002
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Longitudinal Medical Record, Partners Healthcare System, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Real-World Outcomes of a Pediatric Kidney Genetics Clinic: Diagnostic Yield, Variants of Uncertain Significance, and Clinical Translation.
Bree E Martin, Margaret M Meserve, Camille Nicolas Frank, Farhana Amanullah, Isa Ashoor
Kidney360. 2026-08-05
3 citations
Trio exome sequencing identifies de novo variants in novel candidate genes in 19.62% of CAKUT families.
Lea Maria Merz, Caroline M Kolvenbach, Chunyan Wang, Nils David Mertens, Steve Seltzsam
Genetics in Medicine. 2025-07-01
A national survey of pediatric nephrologists on the treatment of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.
Ankana Daga, Gia J Oh, Avram Z Traum
Clinical Nephrology. 2025-06-01

Other

Hyponatremia in children: Evaluation and management
Traum AZ, Somers MJG
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/hyponatremia-in-children-evaluation-and-management
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health
Hyponatremia in children: Etiology and clinical manifestations
Traum AZ, Somers MJG
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/hyponatremia-in-children-etiology-and-clinical-manifestations
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health
Hypokalemia in children
Traum AZ, Somers MJG
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/hypokalemia-in-children
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health

Press Mentions

Marathoners Run for Pediatric Palliative CareFebruary 10th, 2016
Marathoners Run Miles for Mass GeneralFebruary 10th, 2016
My Own Secret Superpower: Jocelyn’s Journey with C3 GlomerulopathyAugust 22nd, 2026