Dr. Mat Saffarian

Biography

Dr. Mat Saffarian joined the Michigan State men’s basketball program as a primary care team physician prior to the 2022-23 season. Dr. Saffarian earned his undergraduate degree from Alma College, where he played four years of varsity soccer, prior to starting medical school at Michigan State’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at MSU, where he served as chief resident his fourth year. Following residency, he completed a two-year fellowship program in Interventional Spine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Sports Medicine at Michigan State University. Dr. Saffarian is currently board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Sports Medicine. Dr. Saffarian serves as a Team Physician with Michigan State University Athletics and an Associate Professor through the College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was named the Program Director for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine Fellowship program. Nationally, he serves on the Patient Safety Committee for the Spine Intervention Society and the Ultrasound Committee for the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.