Douglas Chieffe, MD

Douglas Chieffe, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist. He attended medical school at the University of Vermont and completed residency at the University of Minnesota. He then went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary / Harvard Medical School. Dr. Chieffe is the program manager of the Hearing Loss Clinic and Cochlear Implant Program. Dr. Chieffe has expertise in the breadth of pediatric otolaryngology with a focus on caring for children with conditions of the ear and hearing. 

In his spare time, Dr. Chieffe enjoys running, fly fishing, mountain biking and skiing.

The services Dr. Chieffe provides include:

• Pediatric hearing loss, including ear reconstruction and hearing implants (cochlear implants and bone conduction implants)
• Pediatric ear conditions (eardrum perforation/hole, cholesteatoma, chronic infections, etc)
• Microtia and aural atresia repair
• Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (including Hypoglossal nerve stimulation /Inspire®)
• Masses and cysts of the head and neck
• Tonsil and adenoid disorders
• Ear tubes
• Sinus disorders
• Complex infections of the head and neck
• Endoscopic ear surgery

• MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's

Dr. Chieffe's approach to caring for children begins with spending time listening to and understanding the family's concerns. He is dedicated to ensuring everyone involved understands the underlying problem and treatment options and supporting a shared decision-making process. He believes each child and family deserves an individualized approach.