Rheumatology

Monica Guma, M.D., PH.D.

Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Autoimmunity and Inflammation

Monica Guma, MD, PhD, is a rheumatologist specializing in autoimmune and inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases, with particular expertise in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis, arthritis, synovitis, and gout. She serves adult patients at UC San Diego Health, managing complex cases involving joint pain, stiffness, and immune-mediated conditions such as inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune diseases. As Chief of the Division of Rheumatology, Autoimmunity and Inflammation and Professor of Me

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Rheumatology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Autonomous University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1996)
Doctoral: Pompeu Fabra University (PhD, Immunology)
Fellowship: Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital (Rheumatology)
Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of California at San Diego (Rheumatology)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Rheumatology

Conditions & Treatments

Ankylosing SpondylitisGoutLupusPsoriatic ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren Syndrome

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center
UC San Diego Health

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Guma treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Guma accept Aetna insurance?

Monica Guma's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Guma practice?

Monica Guma practices in La Jolla, CA with hospital affiliations including UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center and UC San Diego Health.

What does Dr. Guma specialize in?

Monica Guma is a board-certified rheumatology specialist with focus areas in Clinical Rheumatology.

How long has Dr. Guma been practicing?

Monica Guma has 30+ years of clinical experience in rheumatology.

What is Dr. Guma's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Autonomous University of Barcelona Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1996); Doctoral: Pompeu Fabra University (PhD, Immunology); Fellowship: Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital (Rheumatology).