Ricardo Gago, MD

Second-Year Rheumatology Fellow Medical School Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Mexico, 2006 Residency Internal Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, 2011 Board certification Internal Medicine

Carla F. Gamarra, MD

Second-Year Rheumatology Fellow Medical School • Universidad Privada del Valle, Bolivia, 1995 Residency • Dermatology, Hospital Privado de Córdoba, Argentina, 2001 • Internal Medicine, Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 2014 Board Certification • Internal Medicine

Rheumatology Section

The Rheumatology Section of the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. It was established in 1960 and currently is the largest rheumatology center in the island. Since its establishment its mission has been to deliver the highest quality of care…

Vanessa Rodríguez, MD

Professor of Medicine Medical School • University of Puerto Rico, 1992 Residency • Internal Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, 1995 Fellowship • Rheumatology, University of Puerto Rico, 1997 Board Certifications • Internal Medicine • Rheumatology Research Interests • Systemic lupus erythematosus

Salvador Vilá, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine Medical School • University of Puerto Rico, 1976 Residency • Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, 1979 Fellowship • Rheumatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1983 Board Certifications • Internal Medicine • Rheumatology Research Interests • Clinical Immunology • Rheumatoid arthritis

Noelia Rodríguez, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine Medical School • University of Puerto Rico, 2005 Residency • Internal Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, 2008 Fellowship • Rheumatology, University of Puerto Rico, 2011 Board Certifications • Internal Medicine • Rheumatology Research Interests: • Rheumatoid arthritis

Luis M. Vilá, MD

Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology Program Director of Rheumatology Medical School •University of Puerto Rico, 1985 Residency •Internal Medicine, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Puerto Rico, 1988 Fellowship •Rheumatology, University of Michigan, 1992 Board Certifications •Internal Medicine •Rheumatology Research Interests •Systemic lupus erythematosus •Rheumatoid arthritis

Ivonne Arroyo, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics Chief, Section of Pediatric Rheumatology Medical School • University of Puerto Rico, 1981 Residency • Pediatrics, University of Puerto Rico, 1984 Fellowship • Pediatric Rheumatology, Baylor University, 1987 Board Certifications • Pediatrics • Pediatric Rheumatology Research Interests • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis • Systemic lupus erythematosus

Grissel Ríos, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine Medical School • University of Puerto Rico, 1996 Residency • Internal Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, 1999 •Chief Resident of Internal Medicine, University of Puerto Rico,1999-2000 Fellowship • Rheumatology, University of Puerto Rico, 2002 Board Certifications • Internal Medicine • Rheumatology Research Interests • Systemic sclerosis • Clinical trials