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Matthew J.. Giefer, MD

Matthew J.. Giefer, MD

Gastroenterology, Therapeutic Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research

On staff since July 2012

Children's Title: Director, Therapeutic Endoscopy

Academic Title: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research

Matthew J. Giefer MD, is a member of the Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology program at Seattle Children's Hospital. After graduating with honors from the University of Notre Dame, he earned a medical doctorate with honors from Loyola University-Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He completed speciality training in pediatrics at Vermont Children's Hospital before moving to Seattle and completing fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Giefer then went on to complete a therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at the University of Washington before returning to full-time work at Seattle Children's.

Recommendations

  • Maritza Seattle, WA 09.15.13

    My young daughter saw Dr. Giefer for persistent, stomach aches that she had been having for over a year. Dr. Giefer was both professional and kind with us and spoke gently and calmly to my little one. He put us all at ease. He was very thorough and when we decided as a team to do an endoscopy, Dr. Giefer showed the same kindness and calmness throughout the process. He gave us the results right away so that we did not have to wait days to know what the test showed. I would highly recommend Dr. Giefer!

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Overview

Board Certification(s)

Pediatrics

Medical/Professional School

Loyola University of Chicago, Maywood

Residency

Pediatrics, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington

Fellowship

Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, University of Washington , Seattle

Clinical Interests

Therapeutic endoscopy and pancreatic disease

Research Description

Pathogenesis, epidemiology, and treatment of recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. Safety and efficacy of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in children.

Awards and Honors

Award Name Award Description Awarded By Award Date
Resident of the Year University of Vermont 2009
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award Arnold P. Gold Foundation 2009
Pediatric Resident Teaching Award Vermont Children's Hospital - University of Vermont 2007 - 2008
Doctor of Medicine with Honors Loyola University - Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 2006

Publications

  • Pediatric Gallstone Disease
    Diseases of the Liver in Children, 1st Edition. eds. Murray, KF and Horslen, SP. , 2014
  • Use of ERCP in pediatric patients with acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis: A report from the INSPPIRE (International Study group of Pediatric Pancreatitis: In search for a cuRE) Consortium.
    Gastrointestinal Endoscopy , 2014 : 79(5)AB285AB286
  • Pediatric Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis: Report From INSPPIRE Consortium.
    Gastroenterology , 2014 : 146(5)S4
  • Matthew Joseph Giefer, MD
    The Association of Primary Hyperparathyroidism with Pancreatitis
    Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology , 2012 : in press
  • Matthew Joseph Giefer, MD
    TLR5 Ligand Stimulates Colonic IL-22 Production by LTi-Like Cells in an IL-23R Independent Fashion
    Gastroenterology , 2011 : 140(5)S-496
  • Matthew Joseph Giefer, MD
    Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Ascites
    Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition , 2011 : 52(5)503-13
  • Matthew Joseph Giefer, MD
    Immune Tolerant Hepatitis B Infection: To Treat or not to Treat?
    Current Hepatitis Reports , 2010 : (9)60-64

Presentations

Presentations Title Event Location Date
Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies in Pediatric Malabsorptive States Seattle Childrens 3rd Annual Nutrition Symposium: Clinicians Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Other Supplements in Children Seattle, Washington 2010

Research Funding

Grant Title Grantor Amount Award Date
INSPPIRE to Study Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis in Children NIH