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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, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; Director, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship Program

Academic Title: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research

  • Biography

  • Patient Testimonials

    • Heather Bellevue, WA 09.08.16

      Our young daughter was diagnosed with Celiac. It was such a surprise to all of us, as she did not have any of the "classic" symptoms. Dr. Giefer was there for us, walk us through what the diagnosis meant, and the changes to our family. He is patient, kind, truly listens to us, and always focuses on her to see "how things are going". Check ups are inviting so we can continue her success and love his warm and friendly manner.

    • Kathryn Bellingham 12.15.15

      Dr. Giefer treated us with warmth and kindness. He honored our role in the decision making process by laying out the different options for treatment. He spoke to my child, never over her, and listened carefully, asking follow-up questions. He has a lovely manner, and we are very glad we were able to get into him. Everyone in the office is responsive and pleasant.

    • Jennifer Seattle WA 10.26.15

      Our daughter had stopped growing, and blood work indicated Celiac as the culprit. We were very apprehensive about endoscopy, and Dr. Giefer was amazing as he talked us through it. He gave pros and cons of deciding to confirm the diagnosis through endoscopy. We felt supported rather than pressured while trying to make a decision about our daughter's health. The procedure itself was quick and once again, Dr. Giefer made us comfortable and walked us through the results. He has a very practical approach to living with Celiac, and we so appreciate him and his staff as we begin our journey.

    • 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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  • Awards and Honors

    Award Name Award Description Awarded By Award Date
    Family Choice Award Nominee Seattle Children's Hospital 2015
    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

    • Friedlander JA, Liu QY, Sahn B, Kooros K, Walsh CM, Kramer RE, Lightdale JR, Khlevner J, McOmber M, Kurowski J, Giefer MJ, Pall H, Troendle DM, Utterson EC, Brill H, Zacur GM, Lirio RA, Lerner DG, Reynolds C, Gibbons TE, Wilsey M, Liacouras CA, Fishman DS
      NASPGHAN Capsule Endoscopy Clinical Report.
      27642781 Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition , 2016 Sept. 16 - 2016 Sept. 16
    • Giefer MJ, Balmadrid BL
      Pediatric application of the lumen-apposing metal stent for pancreatic fluid collections.
      26811940 Gastrointestinal endoscopy , 2016 July - 2016 July : 84(1)188-9
    • Morinville VD, Lowe ME, Ahuja M, Barth B, Bellin MD, Davis H, Durie PR, Finley B, Fishman DS, Freedman SD, Gariepy CE, Giefer MJ, Gonska T, Heyman MB, Himes R, Husain S, Kumar S, Ooi CY, Pohl JF, Schwarzenberg SJ, Troendle D, Werlin SL, Wilschanski M, Yen E, Uc A
      Design and implementation of INSPPIRE.
      24824361 Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition , 2014 Sept. : 59(3)360-4 PMCID: PMC4141003
    • Giefer, MJ and Kozarek, RA.
      Pediatric Gallstone Disease
      Diseases of the Liver in Children, 1st Edition. eds. Murray, KF and Horslen, SP. , 2014
    • Troendle D, Barth BA, Giefer MJ, Uc A, Ahuja M, Davis, H and Fishman DS.
      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
    • Uc A, Yen EH, Wilschanski M, Werlin S, Troendle D, Schwarzenber SJ, Pohl J, Ooi CY, Morinville VD, Kumar S, Husain SZ, Himes R, Heyman MB, Gonska T, Giefer MJ, Gariepy CE, Freedman SD, Fishman DS, Durie PR, Davis H, Bellin M, Barth BA, Ahuja M, and Lowe M.
      Pediatric Acute Recurrent and Chronic Pancreatitis: Report From INSPPIRE Consortium.
      Gastroenterology , 2014 : 146(5)S4
    • Bai HX, Giefer M, Patel M, Orabi AI, Husain SZ
      The association of primary hyperparathyroidism with pancreatitis.
      22874807 Journal of clinical gastroenterology , 2012 Sept. : 46(8)656-61
    • Bai, Harrision, Giefer, Matthew, Patel, Mohini, Orabi, Abrahim, Husain,Sohail
      The Association of Primary Hyperparathyroidism with Pancreatitis
      Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology , 2012 : in press
    • Singh, Akhilesh, Giefer, Matthew and Oukka, Mohamed
      TLR5 Ligand Stimulates Colonic IL-22 Production by LTi-Like Cells in an IL-23R Independent Fashion
      Gastroenterology , 2011 : 140(5)S-496
    • Giefer, Matthew, Murray, Karen, and Colletti, Richard
      Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Ascites
      Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition , 2011 : 52(5)503-13
    • Giefer, Matthew and Murray, Karen
      Immune Tolerant Hepatitis B Infection: To Treat or not to Treat?
      Current Hepatitis Reports , 2010 : (9)60-64

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  • Presentations

    Presentations Title Event Location Date
    Pediatric Pancreatitis: New Developments and Common Misconceptions Grand Rounds - Seattle Children's Hosptail 2016
    Pediatric Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting Atlanta, GA 2014
    Gastrointestinal Management in Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Camp Sunshine Casco, ME 2014
    Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Improving Pediatric Practice Series Seattle Children's Hospital 2014
    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

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
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.