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Matthew L. Basiaga, D.O.

  1. Pediatric Rheumatologist

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

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.

  1. Joint injection
  2. Ultrasound
  3. Ultrasound-guided injection
  1. 2016
    MSCE - Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology ConcentrationUniversity of Pennsylvania
  2. 2016
    Fellowship - Pediatric RheumatologyThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  3. 2013
    Chief Resident - Department of PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine
  4. 2012
    Resident - General PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine
  5. 2009
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicinePhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  6. 2004
    BS - Health Science, Minor ChemistryLock Haven University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

  1. 2021
    Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in RheumatologyAmerican College of Rheumatology
  2. 2017
    Pediatric RheumatologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  3. 2012
    PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Minnesota Top Doctor - 2022Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors
  2. 2021
    Minnesota Top Doctor - 2021Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors
  3. 2014
    Top Patient Oriented Poster Award – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Fellow Research DayThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  4. 2012
    Third Year Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Department of PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine
  5. 2011
    Second Year Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Department of PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine
  6. 2010
    Intern Teacher of the Year Award, Department of PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2022 - present
    EPIC Super UserDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  2. 2022 - present
    Academic Promotions CommitteeDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  3. 2021 - present
    Rheumatology Steering BoardEpic Systems Corporation
  4. 2021 - present
    Principal Investigator-SiteChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
  5. 2021 - present
    MemberNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)- Committee on Selected Immune System Disorders and Disability
  6. 2018 - 2019
    Co-Leader, Pediatric Uveitis ClinicSeattle Children's Hospital
  7. 2018 - present
    Co-ChairInternational Childhood Sjogren Syndrome Workgroup
  8. 2018 - present
    Childhood Sjogren Workgroup, Co-LeaderChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
  9. 2018 - present
    Chair/Co-ChairInternational Childhood Sjogren Syndrome Workgroup
  10. 2017 - 2019
    Leadership CommitteeChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
  11. 2017 - present
    MemberPediatric Rheumatology Collaborative Study Group (PRCSG)
  12. 2016 - 2019
    Lead, Cyclophosphamide Infusion PathwaySeattle Children's Hospital
  13. 2016 - 2019
    Leader, Rheumatology Divisional Maintenance of CertificationSeattle Children's Hospital
  14. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology
  15. 2013 - present
    MemberChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance

Publications