Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Joint injection
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided injection
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2016
MSCE - Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology, Pharmacoepidemiology ConcentrationUniversity of Pennsylvania
- 2016
Fellowship - Pediatric RheumatologyThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- 2013
Chief Resident - Department of PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine
- 2012
Resident - General PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine
- 2009
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicinePhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2004
BS - Health Science, Minor ChemistryLock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2021
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in RheumatologyAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 2017
Pediatric RheumatologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
- 2012
PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2022
Minnesota Top Doctor - 2022Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors
- 2021
Minnesota Top Doctor - 2021Minnesota Monthly's Top Doctors
- 2014
Top Patient Oriented Poster Award – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Fellow Research DayThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- 2012
Third Year Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Department of PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine
- 2011
Second Year Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Department of PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine
- 2010
Intern Teacher of the Year Award, Department of PediatricsPenn State College of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
EPIC Super UserDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- 2022 - present
Academic Promotions CommitteeDepartment of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- 2021 - present
Rheumatology Steering BoardEpic Systems Corporation
- 2021 - present
Principal Investigator-SiteChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
- 2021 - present
MemberNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)- Committee on Selected Immune System Disorders and Disability
- 2018 - 2019
Co-Leader, Pediatric Uveitis ClinicSeattle Children's Hospital
- 2018 - present
Co-ChairInternational Childhood Sjogren Syndrome Workgroup
- 2018 - present
Childhood Sjogren Workgroup, Co-LeaderChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
- 2018 - present
Chair/Co-ChairInternational Childhood Sjogren Syndrome Workgroup
- 2017 - 2019
Leadership CommitteeChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
- 2017 - present
MemberPediatric Rheumatology Collaborative Study Group (PRCSG)
- 2016 - 2019
Lead, Cyclophosphamide Infusion PathwaySeattle Children's Hospital
- 2016 - 2019
Leader, Rheumatology Divisional Maintenance of CertificationSeattle Children's Hospital
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican College of Rheumatology
- 2013 - present
MemberChildhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance
Publications