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
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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

KY State Medical License 1979 - 2025
MA State Medical License 1982 - 2024
NH State Medical License 2010 - 2024
NY State Medical License 2014 - 2016
CT State Medical License 1987 - 2010
AL State Medical License Active through 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

19 citations
The U.S. Military Wartime Pediatric Trauma Mission: How Surgeons and Pediatricians are Adapting the System to Address the Need
Michael M. Fuenfer, Philip C. Spinella, Anne L. Naclerio, Kevin M. Creamer> ;Military Medicine. 2009 Sep 1
23 citations
Etiology and retrieval of retained central venous catheter fragments within the heart and great vessels of infants and children
Michael M. Fuenfer, Keith E. Georgeson, Walter S. Cain, Edward V. Colvin, Walter H. Johnson, F. Bennett Pearce, William S. McMahon> ;Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 1998 Mar 1
4 citations
Failure of pre-natal ultrasonography to prevent urinary infection associated with underlying urological abnormalities.
K. Lakhoo, David F.M. Thomas, Michael M. Fuenfer, A.J. D'Cruz> ;British Journal of Urology. 1996 Jun 1
27 citations
Laparoscopic exploration of the contralateral groin in children: an improved technique.
Michael M. Fuenfer, Pitts Rm, Keith E. Georgeson> ;Journal of Laparoendoscopic Surgery. 1996 Mar 1
180 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 Jul 1
Emergency reduction of paraphimosis.
Michael M. Fuenfer, A Najmaldin> ;European Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 1994 Dec 1
1 citations
The United States Army Special Forces--Walter Reed Army Institute of Research Field Epidemiological Survey Team (Airborne), 1965-1968.
Michael M. Fuenfer> ;Military Medicine. 1991 Feb 1
20 citations
The effect of betamethasone on neonatal neutrophil chemotaxis.
Michael M. Fuenfer, Victor C. Herson, John R. Raye, Charles L. Woronick, Leonard Eisenfeld, Charles J. Ingardia, Charlotte Block, Peter J. Krause> ;Pediatric Research. 1987 Aug 1
The value of cryo-preservation of parathyroid tissue.
Michael M. Fuenfer, Pyrtek Lj, Krisiunas L, Schweizer Rt> ;Connecticut Medicine. 1986 Sep 1
96 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, George J. Hoehn> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1985 Jul 1
Asbestosis and Old Incubators
Michael M. Fuenfer> ;Pediatrics. 1984 Apr 1
19 citations
Delayed pancreatic pseudocyst formation long‐term complication of L‐asparaginase treatment
Salvatore Bertolone, Michael M. Fuenfer, Diller B. Groff, Chandrakant C. Patel> ;Cancer. 1982 Dec 15
24 citations
The effect of hydrocortisone on superoxide production by leukocytes
Michael M. Fuenfer, Edward A. Carr, Hiram C. Polk> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 1979 Jul 1
Gastroschisis. A critical care problem in pediatric surgery.
Michael M. Fuenfer, Touloukian Rj> ;Connecticut Medicine. 1978 Apr 1
Carcinoma of the gastric fundus within a hiatus hernia. Case report.
Michael M. Fuenfer, Whelan Jg, Temes Gd> ;The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association. 1978 Apr 1
4 citations
Evaluation of the phagocytic-bactericidal capacity of neutrophils: a current review.
Michael M. Fuenfer, Kay Scott, Hiram C. Polk> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 1976 Sep 1
38 citations
Effect of various corticosteroids upon the phagocytic bactericidal activity of neutrophils.
Michael M. Fuenfer, Olson Ge, Hiram C. Polk> ;Surgery. 1975 Jul 1
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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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Hospital Affiliations

Anna Jaques HospitalNewburyport, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Eye and EarBoston, Massachusetts