Carlos M. Gadea, MD
Rheumatology
accepting new patients
Locations
UAB Medicine Multispecialty Clinic at Baptist Medical Center South
2119 East South Boulevard
Montgomery
, AL 36116
About Me
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 focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases affecting the joints and soft tissues. He uses a variety of advanced techniques, including ultrasound-guided steroid injections, to relieve osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis and other chronic conditions.
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Gadea loves spending time with his wife and fellow physician, Dr. Ximena Ruiz, and their son. They enjoy trying new restaurants, shopping and being outdoors.
Education
Residency:
University of Connecticut (Internal Medicine)
Medical School:
Escuela Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas de Centro America, San José, Costa Rica
Fellowship:
University of Kentucky (Rheumatology)
Board Certifications
Rheumatology, Board Certified
Languages
Spanish
Conditions Treated
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Osteoarthritis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injections