Dr. Carlos Gadea received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences degree from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He received his medical degree from the Escuela Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas de Centro America. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut, Farmington and fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky. He is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. He is also a member of the American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Gadea is married to fellow physician Dr. Ximena Ruiz and they have one son and one daughter. In their spare time, they enjoy trying new restaurants, spending time outdoors and shopping.
Clinical Interests:
Osteoarthritis
Tendinitis/Bursitis
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia with high risk for fractures
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Sarcoidosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Vasculitis
Myositis
Systemic Sclerosis
Hydradenitis Suppurativa
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Trigger Finger
Procedures:
Local steroid injections (joints and tendons)
Viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis
Ultrasound guided steroid injections (hips, Baker’s cyst, carpal tunnel, plantar fascia).
Dr. Gadea is accepting new patients.
TOP important and interesting reviews from patients
- Dr Gadea is everything you want in a Doctor. He’s caring, knows how to communicate with his patients. Communication is the one thing I look for in a doctor before I find a new one. He’s also very handsome. His staff is just as amazing as him. The ladies were so sweet and just beautiful.
- I Always look forward to my follow-up medical appointments in the Rheumatology Department at UAB-Montgomery. Dr. Gadea and his staff are Always very caring, considerate, cordial, patient, professional and respectful. He keeps me abreast of new meds, treatments and options dealing with Fibromyalgia & Sciatica, Arthritis and Osteoporosis. All is very well!!
I don't have any complaints. God Bless.
- This was my first visit to Dr. Gadea. My first time to a specialist. Wow. Dr G was so informative and know more about my passed appointments with other dr. Concerning my treatments. He asked me a bunch of questions and also explained everything. He has put me on treatment plan and has me convinced we are in the right track. Thank you Dr. G. I appreciate all the time you took with me and my wife yesterday. She even liked you.
