Matthew R. Roenius, MD

Matt Roenius, MD, is a pediatrician specializing in palliative care for children with serious illnesses. He provides total care for a child's mind, body and spirit, along with support for the family.

During his fellowship at Phoenix Children's, "Dr. Matt" saw how the palliative medicine team provided exceptional, holistic care for children with complex, life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. That approach and the strong collaboration throughout the hospital matched his passion and inspired him to stay.

Dr. Matt's dad was a family practice physician, first inspiring him to pursue medicine. Later, volunteer experiences doing public health work in Nicaragua and serving as a refugee mentor confirmed his career choice.

After earning his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in Milwaukee, Dr. Matt completed a pediatric internship and residency at Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He then completed a pediatric hospice and palliative medicine fellowship at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Matt is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He's also certified in pediatric basic and advanced life support.

Understanding the relevance of research in his field, Dr. Matt has been published in professional journals and participated in educational presentations.

Dr. Matt meets children and families where they are to support, listen and advocate for them through the ups and downs of their medical journeys. With empathy and a heart for service, he focuses on their goals to help improve their quality of life.

When he's not working, Dr. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter. The Wisconsin native loves being outside, hiking, biking and exploring Arizona. He also enjoys cooking and watching his favorite soccer teams and the Milwaukee Bucks.