Dr. Dr. Jorge Gadea

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Get to know Internist Dr. Jorge Gadea, who serves patients in Tampa, Florida.

A well-versed internist, Dr. Gadea is in practice with TGMG Westchase in Tampa, Florida.

His professional interests include individualized diabetes care, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and hyperlipidemia. He focuses on preventive health and patient education, and encourages his patients to take an active part in their healthcare plan.

Scholastically, Dr. Gadea completed his undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of South Florida and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. He furthered his training with a residency in internal medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Emphasizing his expertise in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases in adults, Dr. Gadea holds the distinction of Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.

Since 1998, Dr. Gadea has practiced as a primary care physician in the Tampa Bay area, providing care for adult and geriatric patients. For over six years, he served as a medical director for a private/public collaboration between the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Pfizer pharmaceutical company, leading a disease management program specifically designed to help a large group of patients suffering from chronic medical conditions such as congestive heart failure and diabetes. This program aimed to enhance patients’ understanding of their medical conditions and health needs, ultimately improving their quality of life.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Gadea has earned several Patients’ Choice Awards and was recently honored as one of America’s Best Physicians by the National Consumer Advisory Board. He holds a membership with the American Osteopathic Association and has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for his exceptional diabetes care.

Outside of the office, Dr. Gadea enjoys exercising, fishing, and traveling with his family. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

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