Summary

Dr. Monica Guma is a rheumatologist who specializes in treating arthritis and autoimmune conditions. She earned her medical degree from Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona Facultat De Medicina and holds a PhD, bringing three decades of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Guma is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Guma practices at University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest in San Diego, California. She focuses on treating arthritis and inflammatory arthritis conditions, as well as autoimmune diseases. Her approach includes recommending physical therapy and strength training to help patients manage their conditions, and she uses extremity X-rays for diagnosis and monitoring.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona Facultat De Medicina
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

4168 Front StSan Diego, CA 92103
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Monica Guma, MD, PhDDr. Susan E Sweeney, MDDr. Elizabeth Chang, MDDr. Mahmood Pazirandeh, MD
RheumatologyInternal MedicineRheumatologyRheumatology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
30 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 68 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Russian, English
San Diego , CASan Diego , CAPhoenix , AZSan Diego , CA
Med School: Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona Facultat De Medicina Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine Med School: Iran University Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Monica Guma

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Monica Guma has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Monica Guma has the following area of expertise

  • Rheumatologist

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Monica Guma holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona Facultat De Medicina in 1996.

NPI Number

Monica Guma's NPI number is 1346522141.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Monica Guma's office located?
Monica Guma's office is located at 4168 Front St, San Diego, CA, 92103.
Which hospitals is Monica Guma affiliated with?
Monica Guma is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.
Does Monica Guma accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Monica Guma accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Monica Guma accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Monica Guma has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Monica Guma speak?
Monica Guma speaks Spanish and English.

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