Biographical summary
Matthew B. Anastasi, M.D., is a family and sports medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic Arizona, where he treats athletes and patients of all levels. He earned his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at West Virginia University where he was nominated as resident of the year and served as chief resident. Upon graduation, he completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at St. Joseph’s Hospital/Arizona State University in Tempe.
He has been a team physician with the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2012 and also serves as a team physician for the Phoenix Rising Football Club as well as USA Men's Junior Basketball. He is one of the medical directors for both the Fiesta Bowl and Cactus Bowl. Previously, he was a team physician for Arizona State University.
Dr. Anastasi is an instructor in orthopedics at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Mayo Clinic Arizona is ranked #1 in Arizona by U.S. News & World Report.
His areas of particular interest include:
- Diagnosis and management of injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hip
- Pediatric patients, specifically overuse injuries
- Sport related concussion treatment
- Marathoner and Ironman participants
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Fracture treatment
- Joint injection
Interests
- Diagnosis and management of injuries of the knee, shoulder, ankle, elbow, and hip
- Pediatric patients, specifically overuse injuries
- Sport related concussion treatment
- Marathoner and Ironman participants
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2013
Fellowship - Sports MedicineSt. Joseph's Hospital/Arizona State University
- 2012
Residency - Family MedicineWest Virginia University
- 2008
MD - MedicineRoss University School of Medicine
- 2003
Post-Baccalaureate ProgramWest Virginia University
- 2002
BA - Molecular BiologyColgate University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
- 2012
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2012
Arnold P. Gold Humanism in Medicine AwardArnold P. Gold Foundation
- 2011
Resident of the YearFamily Medicine, West Virginia University
- 2011
Research Resident of the YearFamily Medicine, West Virginia University
- 2011
Chief ResidentFamily Medicine, West Virginia University
- 2010
Elected Member of WVU Graduate Medical EducationFamily Medicine, West Virginia University
- 2010
Associate Chief ResidentFamily Medicine, West Virginia University
- 2009
Off-Service Emergency Room Resident of the YearFamily Medicine, West Virginia University
- 2002
Recipient of Dr. Leo H. Speno Endowed Prize FundColgate University
- 2001
Selected Participant, Wales Study GroupColgate University
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
Rotation DirectorPrimary Care Sports Medicine Rotation, Fourth Year Medical Students, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
- 2021 - present
MentorMayo Clinic Wilson Scholars Program, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2017 - 2018
MemberPhysician Leadership Development Program, Dignity Health
- 2016 - 2018
MemberCare Management/Performance Committee, Arizona Care Network
- 2015 - 2016
Regional Medical DirectorDignity Health East Valley
- 2011 - 2012
MemberFamily Medicine Interest Group, West Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2011 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- 2009 - 2011
PhysicianNCAA Pre-Participation Physicals, West Virginia University
- 2009 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
- 1998 - 2000
Team MemberMen's Varsity Soccer, Division I Athletics, Colgate University
Publications