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Monica Budianu, MD

Contact
- Scripps Clinic Mission Valley
Specialties
- Rheumatology
Expertise
- Internal Medicine
- Rheumatology
Hospital Affiliations
Languages
- French, Spanish, Romanian, English
Specialties
- Rheumatology
Biography
As a rheumatologist, Monica Sandu, MD, treats patients for a variety of rheumatic diseases and conditions. She has special clinical interests in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and osteoporosis. In addition, she is trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound, which can assist in providing additional information to improve the accuracy of the diagnosis and treatment plan.
Dr. Sandu believes in educating her patients about their disease and treatment options. Working as a team, she provides information and support to assist patients in making decisions about their care.
Outside of the office, she enjoys hiking, traveling, listening to music and strives to improve her level in table tennis.
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, 2012
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2010
Medical Education
- Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol Davila, MD, 2002
Residencies
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Internal Medicine, 2010
- University Clinical Emergency Hospital of Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Disease, 2007
Fellowships
- University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Rheumatology, 2012