Dr. Magaly Villafradez-diaz M.D.

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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Magaly Villafradez-Diaz, who serves the population of Florida. Dr. Villafradez-Diaz is a Rheumatologist with Omni Healthcare, and affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center and Palm Bay Hospital. She is a highly respected and experienced Rheumatologist. Her career in medicine began when she graduated with her Medical Degree from El Bosque University in Colombia. After medical school, Dr. Villafradez-Diaz completed her internal medicine residency with SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York, where she was appointed house staff president during her final year. Driven to further her expertise and knowledge, she undertook her rheumatology fellowship at the University of Puerto Rico. Dr. Villafradez-Diaz is dual certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and has dedicated her life to delivering compassionate care. She is determined to enhance her patients’ quality of life, providing high quality, individualized care in order to ensure the most optimal results. With a passion for her work, Dr. Villafradez-Diaz is noted for her expertise in internal medicine, rheumatology, and sleep medicine. Dr. Villafradez-Diaz keeps current with the newest developments, guidelines, and procedures in her field. Dr. V has presented research studies at renowned national and international conferences such as the American College of Rheumatology scientific meeting, Medical Society of the State of New York and the Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology. A rheumatologist is an internist or pediatrician who received further training in the diagnosis (detection) and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases. These diseases can affect the joints, muscles, and bones causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity.

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