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715 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
About Michael Arenson, MD, MS, MA
At a glance
Gender: Male
Pronouns: he/him/his
Languages: English
Age groups treated: Pediatric and Adult
Commitment to patient-centered care
"I want to be a supportive and nurturing presence for both kids and parents, helping families feel safe, seen, and heard. Sometimes the best care I can provide is medical, but other times it's about addressing the social or emotional challenges in my patients' lives. I believe both are equally important for helping families thrive."
Clinical expertise
Dr. Michael Arenson is a pediatrician at Hennepin Healthcare in the Division of General Pediatrics, with an affiliate faculty position at the University of Minnesota. He specializes in general pediatrics with a focus on promoting health equity and addressing developmental and intergenerational trauma. His clinical expertise includes caring for children in foster care and supporting families facing adversity, with an emphasis on Early Relational Health as a strategy to nurture resilience and strengthen relationships.
Credentials
Training & education
Medical school
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA
Fellowships
Child Health Equity Research, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA, USA
Early Relational Health, University of Massachusetts, Worcester, MA, USA
My experiences & interests
Publications
- Arenson, M., Avi, K., Agosto, E., Mercado, M.M., and Byram, J., Childhood Experiences and Mental and Relational Health in Medical Trainees: A Multi-Center Study. JAMA Open Network, Submitted, 2024.
- Arenson, M., and Forkey, H., Violence Exposure and Trauma-Informed Care. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2023.06.010.
- Arenson M., Garg A, Trivedi M. Role Reversal: The Potential Impact of Child Health on the Medical and Social Health of Parents. Med Care. 2023 Apr 1;61(4):183-184. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000001835. Epub 2023 Feb 22. PMID: 36893403.
- Arenson M., Hogan J., Xu L., Lynch R., Lee Y.H., Choi J.D, Sun J., Adams A., Patzer R.E., Predicting Kidney Transplant Recipient Cohorts' 30-Day Rehospitalization Using Clinical Notes and Electronic Health Care Record Data. Kidney Int Rep. 2022 Dec 12;8(3):489-498. doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2022.12.006. PMID: 36938078; PMCID: PMC10014371.
- Hogan J, Arenson MD, Adhikary SM, Li K, Zhang X, Zhang R, Valdez JN, Lynch RJ, Sun J, Adams AB, Patzer RE. Assessing Predictors of Early and Late Hospital Readmission After Kidney Transplantation. Transplant Direct. 2019 Jul 29;5(8):e479. doi: 10.1097/TXD.0000000000000918. PMID: 31576375; PMCID: PMC6708631.
- Arenson M., Hudson PJ, Lee N, Lai B. The Evidence on School-Based Health Centers: A Review. Glob Pediatr Health. 2019 Feb 19;6:2333794X19828745. doi: 10.1177/2333794X19828745. PMID: 30815514; PMCID: PMC6381423.
Professional affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Academic Pediatric Association
Licenses and accreditations
- Master of Bioethics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
- Master of Science in Clinical Research, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Personal
"In my free time, I love spending time outdoors with my family, exploring local coffee shops and bakeries, and hosting family and friends."