Matthew L. Basiaga, D.O.

Matthew Basiaga, DO MSCE, is a board certified pediatric rheumatologist. His clinical focus includes:

• Expertise in the diagnosis and management of rare rheumatic diseases in children. He has a special interest in childhood Sjogren Syndrome, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Behcet's disease, Non-infectious Uveitis, and Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO)
• Incorporating bed-side musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostically, as an extension of his physical examination, and for ultrasound guided joint and tendon injections

Creating a unified diagnostic and treatment plan as a physician-family team by:

• Understanding patient and family goals for diagnosis and treatment
• Providing education on current evidence-based understanding of the disease process and available treatment options
• Setting realistic treatment expectations

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Basiaga is active in leading international research efforts to better understand childhood Sjogren Syndrome. His research focuses on the epidemiology of rare pediatric autoimmune disease using observational datasets.

He is passionate about teaching and providing mentorship to medical students, residents, and fellows.