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David L. Wessel, MD


Center of Excellence, Departments, and Programs
Senior Vice President , The Center for Hospital-based Specialties


Board Certifications American Board of Anesthesiology
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatric Cardiology
American Board of Pediatrics/Critical Care
National Provider Identifier 1609841311

Biography
Dr. Wessel is internationally known for his pioneering work in caring for infants with heart disease. Dr. Wessel previously was a professor of pediatrics (anesthesia) at the Harvard Medical School. He was chief of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Boston Children’s for many years and previously served as president of the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society.

Education
TypeSchoolLocationDegreeField of StudyYears
Post Graduate Education Oxford University Oxford, EnglandMaster of Arts
Undergraduate Education Oxford University Oxford, EnglandBachelor of Arts
Undergraduate Education College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VABachelor of Science
Medical School Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, CTDoctor of Medicine 1974 -1978

Training
TypeInstitutionLocationPositionSpecialtyYears
Internship Program Yale New Haven Children's Hospital New Haven, CTIntern 1978 - 1979
Residency Program Yale New Haven Children's Hospital New Haven, CTResident 1979 - 1980
Fellowship Program Yale New Haven Children's Hospital New Haven, CTFellow Cardiology Fellowship 1980 - 1981
Residency Program Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MAResident 1981 - 1983
Fellowship Program Children's Hospital Boston BOSTON, MAFellow Cardiology Fellowship 1983 - 1985
Fellowship Program Children's Hospital Boston BOSTON, MAFellow Critical Care Fellowship 1984 - 1985

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