Monica Guma, MD, PhD

Dr. Monica Guma is a rheumatologist who specializes in treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and immune system. She earned her medical degree from Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona Facultat De Medicina and also holds a PhD, bringing three decades of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Guma is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping her connect with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Guma practices at University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest in San Diego, California. She focuses on helping patients manage arthritis and inflammatory conditions that occur when the body's immune system affects the joints and other tissues. Her expertise includes caring for people with osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear form of joint disease. She uses specialized blood tests and immune system evaluations to diagnose and monitor her patients' conditions.