Felipe Santos, MD

Felipe Santos, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.702532 average rating from 316 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Felipe Santos is a neurotologic and skull base surgeon who cares for patients with conditions of the ear and lateral skull base. His clinical expertise is in cochlear implants, otosclerosis, vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), skull base tumors, facial paralysis and cholesteatoma.

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He has been an invited speaker at national and international meetings and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field. He also serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for six specialty clinical journals.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: House Ear Clinic, NEUROTOLOGY (OTOLARYNGOLOGY), 2011
  • Residency: University of Washington Medical Center, OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 2009
  • Internship: University of Washington Medical Center, General Surgery, 2003
  • Medical Education: Cornell University-Weill Cornell Medical College*, 2002
  • Medical Education: Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah, 2000

Board Certifications

  • Neurotology, American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
  • Otolaryngology, American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.702532 average rating from 316 reviews

  • He was in the room all of 3 minutes and didn't explain anything.

    2026-07-11

  • Dr. Santos is great. He's very informative, always sees me on time, always tells me clear instructions on what to do going forward, and prescribes me helpful medications to take care of my ear infections and my ongoing issues. Great doctor, highly recommend. Thank you.

    2026-07-08

  • I am just waiting to hear about my lab results. We had to send a specimen out to be checked. And I'm just extremely curious. He said it'd be about five business days, so it's due about now. Thank you.

    2026-07-08

  • The doctor was fine. However I was told the appointment was unnecessary. To quote He said we used to require a doctor to certify that hearing aids should be provided but we don't do that anymore but I will sign the paperwork. I think I should have been told that when the appointment was made. The letter could have been provided by mail email or fax.

    2026-07-07

  • I was very impressed by Dr Santos he listened and explained things very clearly, made me feel very comfortable at a very stressful time!

    2026-07-05

  • Dr. Santos has always been easy to talk with, courteous, professional, knowledgeable and highly skilled.

    2026-06-27

  • Very careful and explained the diagnosis and a plan for diagnosis treatment.

    2026-06-27

  • Excellent. Calm, clear. Excellent visit.

    2026-06-11

  • They care provider was excellent [redacted]

    2026-06-11

  • I thought that this provider did a very good job of explaining my situation with respect to my hearing and under what conditions I might need a hearing aid. I could make the choice myself, but what would be the outcome of each one and that also that they will provide a fitting and specifications for the hearing aid that might work best for me, which I was very pleased about. So I thought it was a good session and the doctor was very good. The end.

    2026-06-11

  • Take more time to listen

    2026-06-07

  • I had a good experience. Great service and professional people

    2026-06-07

  • I was able to see the doctor very quickly, and that was a huge help to me.

    2026-06-06

  • The whole experience was excellent.

    2026-06-02

  • Dr. Santos looked over the tests I previously had and reassured me that all my tests were of a good outcome. I would definitely see him again if I have an issue, and would recommend him highly. Very nice bedside manner.

    2026-05-31

  • Professional and very accommodating thank you for all you done M.A

    2026-05-23

  • This provider is the best!

    2026-05-23

  • This doctor diagnosed my ear problem on tests that were done two years ago

    2026-05-21

  • It was excellent

    2026-05-21

  • I had questions and he answered them.

    2026-05-21

  • Provider ran very late, which is fine. As a retired healthcare provider, I understand this happens and I don't expect to be seen on time. When I did see the provider I felt he was rushing. I had a specific concern and I feel it was not given serious consideration.

    2026-05-20

  • Dr. Santos explained things in a way that made sense but I felt he was in a rush and he was about 30-45 minutes late to the appointment. [redacted] I feel that I left with more questions than I came in with.

    2026-05-19

  • Dr. Santos magically repaired a hole in my ear. It was a serious issue for me. He did it without surgery. God bless. Thank you very much. Bye.

    2026-05-21

  • Dr. Santos is a very good Doctor , he is knowledgeable, clear in explanations, kind he takes time to listen to my opinions, etc., and comments. I highly recommend me.

    2026-05-18

  • Very professional staff

    2026-05-22

  • Excellent care!

    2026-05-17

  • Dr Santos hears what I have to say and responds to that

    2026-05-17

  • Everyone was excellent.

    2026-05-17

  • very professional

    2026-05-12

  • Excellent - excellent

    2026-05-11

  • Dr Santos is terrific. I've had several visits and 2 surgeries with him. Appreciate the time and care given.

    2026-05-10

  • Dr. Santos was very knowledgeable and kind, explaining many aspects of my diagnosis in a way that made me feel very comfortable with him. I am probably going to be surgery, and he was so wonderful explaining the procedure and and answering all of my questions.

    2026-05-10

  • Provider was a real Professional and answered all questions that I had... a very nice person.

    2026-05-09

  • I felt very comfortable with the visit and with the information I received

    2026-05-08

  • Dr. Santos was honest and clear and these are values that are most important to me.

    2026-05-12

  • Dr. Santos was very through. He answered my questions. Vey satisfied with him as my Dr.

    2026-05-06

  • Dr. Santos was kind and explained things for average people to understand. I highly recommend him.

    2026-05-05

  • Everything was lovely.

    2026-05-06

  • Thank you

    2026-05-06

  • The provider and the staff were very helpful, answered all my questions, also made suggestions and created a follow-up. My prescriptions were on time and worked very well, very professional. Great job, Dr. Santos and staff. Thank you. [redacted]

    2026-05-06

  • Very thorough and efficient

    2026-05-04

  • He was a nice doctor. Told me what I had to do to avoid getting more wax in my ear

    2026-05-03

  • Excellent

    2026-05-02

  • The md is great, listens and know his stuff for sure..

    2026-04-26

  • Doctor Santos was very clear about my ear health situation and answered all my questions. He is the best!

    2026-04-25

  • Outstanding!

    2026-04-22

  • Dr. Santos walks on water.

    2026-04-20

  • My doctor understands my issues, is very receptive to my wants and needs and vey competent.

    2026-04-12

  • I trust and believe that my doctor knows what's best for me.

    2026-04-05

  • Nothing much to add. Went well.

    2026-04-05

  • I felt they were very, very thorough.

    2026-03-20

  • Dr. Santos is outstanding. Often I come to ME&E feeling g very sick or low or overwhelmed and Dr. Santos and [redacted] and [redacted] always show compassion and patience. I am extremely thankful for this care team and I have been for many years.

    2026-03-18

  • Doctor and his entire team could not have done a better job!

    2026-03-07

  • I feel somewhat empty. I waited 6 months to get this appointment. It came with so much hope, fear, and anticipation. [redacted] The appointment with the doctor himself was very quick. He showed me my X-rays and pointed to things, but I had no idea what I was looking at. Then he told me there was nothing that could be done. He was very nice, and very kind. This was just such a big thing in my life and yet, it felt like I didn't really have answers and couldn't provide a great explanation to my family and friends when I got home.

    2026-03-07

  • It was good visit. I'm glad that I changed my provider. The team was very helpful and friendly.

    2026-03-02

  • He was very kind. It was the first time I ever met him, but he was kind.

    2026-03-01

  • Dr. Santos is an excellent provider and patient advocate.

    2026-02-25

  • He was exceptionally caring

    2026-02-22

  • Thank you. It was a very good experience. They listen, they understand, and I'd like to see them again.

    2026-02-13

  • Excellent vsre

    2026-02-10

  • Excellent.

    2026-02-07

  • Dr. Santos is very professional and knowledgeable. He is an awesome doctor and I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

    2026-02-04

  • My first time meeting Dr. Santos and his associates they all seemed very professional and courteous.

    2026-02-03

  • i would like to keep this provider as my ongoing ears PRIMARY.

    2026-02-02

  • Always very professional and appropriate care.

    2026-01-26

  • Hi, my name is [redacted]. Dr. Santos was very thorough in explaining to me who didn't know much about sensory neural hearing loss but experienced it, what can cause it. He answered all my questions. Many of them were, you know, kind of somewhat trivial, but he was very patient. He answered them truthfully, honestly, without judgment. He was awesome. So thank you so much. [redacted] Thank you for being part of my care. Really, really appreciate it. Best to you.

    2026-01-23

  • I am very appreciative of the care I receive from Dr. Santos.

    2026-01-19

  • Always listens

    2026-01-11

  • Very caring and competent

    2026-01-10

  • Lovely, very kind and respectful ~

    2025-12-23

  • Dr Santos was the best assessing my recent MRI results is a very thorough manner. He is very straightforward and reassuring. I highly recommend him.

    2025-12-21

  • Excellent

    2025-12-14

  • He was attentive, thorough and pleasant.

    2025-12-11

  • My test results were positive and I'm in a wait and watch mode. I feel confident that Dr Santos is doing a high job

    2025-12-11

  • Excellent

    2025-12-11

  • Post op visit. Concise. Quick

    2025-12-11

  • Always a pleasure meeting with Dr. Santos

    2025-12-09

  • Everyone there was friendly and helpful

    2025-12-07

  • Dr. Santos was very polite, kind, and informed, and he's a very smart man. Thank you.

    2025-12-11

  • He explained what the issue was in layman's term and answered all the questions I had

    2025-12-09

  • Everything as usual with Dr. Santos went well and I'm seeing him twice a year as I have for the past few years. No concerns, no problems. Thank you. Bye.

    2025-12-01

  • This provider was awesome. Did not give us all the answers because he didn't have all the answers, but he told us what we needed to do to give him the information he needed for the answers. So he was absolutely fabulous.

    2025-12-01

  • Got me in took care of me pretty quick and very professional

    2025-12-01

  • I really like Dr Santos [redacted]

    2025-11-30

  • Fine

    2025-11-23

  • Great team. Very high confidence in MEE

    2025-11-08

  • the provider was fine [redacted]

    2025-11-04

  • I just hope that a Dr explains any medical term in a very simple yet specific way , so anyone who is not in this field can understand and not let the patient guess what it means.

    2025-11-02

  • This was an absolute excellent experience for me with the doctor and all the members of your staff.

    2025-11-02

  • Genial

    2025-10-26

  • Solid

    2025-10-20

  • Thanks to Dr. Santos for understanding my concerns and what matters to me, and for explaining my condition precisely.

    2025-10-24

  • appreciate a clarity. Good work. Thank you

    2025-10-16

  • He knew my history and had consulted with a colleague. He helped us understand what might be going on in my case. He was pleasant.

    2025-10-15

  • Dr. Santos went above and beyond expectations to help me. I'm grateful for his ability to get me in so quickly and to clarify and explain my concerns.

    2025-10-15

  • Dr. Santos explained everything and provided all the information I wanted at this time. I appreciated that he spoke slowly and clearly given my profound deafness. I left feeling very optimistic.

    2025-10-13

  • Very personable, reassuring and thorough. I felt safe and secure and well cared for during my post-op appointment. Information was shared in a clear and easy to understand way. I would not hesitate to return for future issues.

    2025-10-09

  • Dr. Santos was very nice and informative.

    2025-10-04

  • ME&E is an exemplary medical services family. Everyone is working as a team to provide the best services possible. Respect between associates and to patients is exemplary! Thank you for being here and for all the efforts to coordinate and provide a wide range of services in the best possible way.

    2025-10-04

  • Dr. Santos and his team made me feel confident that I was in the best possible place for care and treatment and they answered all of our questions.

    2025-09-30

  • Very good

    2025-09-29

  • Clearly, we are fortunate to have world, class facilities, staff, and expertise

    2025-09-28

  • He was a kind person and answered thoughtfully. I look forward to working with him.

    2025-09-25

  • Everything was excellent. On-time, thorough and courteous.

    2025-09-25

  • I was there for a second opinion and Dr.Santos explained all options and was very easy to understand

    2025-09-24

  • Excellent

    2025-09-24

  • I can't thank you enough for taking my vertigo away.

    2025-09-18

  • Good.

    2025-09-17

  • Very efficient and informative.

    2025-09-17

  • Dr. Santos knows my ear issues and is very gentle when checking my ear. He is the best!!

    2025-09-17

  • I feel so fortunate to live close to one of the world's premier otology clinics. Dr. Santos takes the time to educate me about my condition, never condescends, listens very carefully and answers all my questions and concerns.

    2025-09-14

  • Very pleasant, very knowledgeable. I have complete faith in Dr Santos.

    2025-09-14

  • As always, all providers at Mass Eye and Ear were fantastic

    2025-09-12

  • Very knowledgeable about my issues and very professional

    2025-09-11

  • I am satisfied with the care at MEEI.

    2025-09-10

  • Dr. Santos has always been professional, listened carefully, and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. What really stood out during this visit was how much more open and engaged he seemed compared to the past-he smiled more, asked thoughtful questions, and made me feel like he was genuinely invested in my care. That extra warmth went a long way in making the appointment feel personal and reassuring.

    2025-08-25

  • She was amazing! Respectful , patient, caring and compassionate.

    2025-08-25

  • I appreciate how Dr. Santos' office called me to make a follow-up after and ER appointment. I had been scheduled for a follow-up with someone else. I also appreciate Dr. Santos' skills.

    2025-08-21

  • Dr Santos was very thorough in going over my upcoming surgery. Also, I was very pleased with the timeliness of getting me scheduled. Thank you Dr Santos

    2025-08-20

  • I have had nothing but good experiences at Mass Eye and Ear.

    2025-08-20

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