Matthew L. Basiaga, DO

Specialties

Pediatrics
Pediatric Rheumatology

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English

Matthew Basiaga, D.O., 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 musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnostically, as an extension of his physical examination, and for ultrasound guided joint and tendon injections

Dr. Basiaga is focused on family-centered care and spends time working with his patients and their families to determine a diagnosis and create a treatment plan 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 diseases using observational datasets.

Dr. Basaiga's primary practice is at Mayo Clinic. He joined the team at Shriners Children's Twin Cities in 2022. He is passionate about teaching and providing mentorship to medical students, residents and fellows.

Pediatric Care

Specialty

Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatrics
Rheumatology

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More About Me

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Pediatrics - General
American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology, Pediatric Rheumatology

Education and Training

Fellowship|Children's Hospital of Philadelphia|Philadelphia|PA||06/30/2016

Academic Positions and Locations

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Assistant Professor

Leadership and Memberships

2021-present: Rheumatology Steering Board, Epic Systems Corporation
2021-present: Principal Investigator-Site, Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
2021-present: Member, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)- Committee on Selected Immune System Disorders and Disability
2018-present: Co-Chair, International Childhood Sjogren Syndrome Workgroup
2018-present: Co-Leader, Childhood Sjogren Workgroup, Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
2018-present: Chair/Co-Chair, International Childhood Sjogren Syndrome Workgroup

Awards and Honors

2021: Top Doctor Award, Minnesota Monthly Magazine
2014: Top Patient Oriented Poster Award, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Fellow Research Day
2012: Third Year Resident Teacher of the Year Award - Department of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine
2011: Second Year Resident Teacher of the Year Award - Department of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine
2010: Intern Teach of the Year Award - Department of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine