Jenna Marie Guma, DO Rheumatology in Hackensack, NJ

Jenna Guma, D.O., is a rheumatologist who provides patient-centered, individualized care to patients with rheumatic disease. She has been recognized for her leadership, strong advocacy for patients and colleagues, and compassionate approach to patient care. Patients have described Dr. Guma as a great listener who always tries to address concerns when they arise. 

Dr. Guma prioritizes providing comprehensive, individualized care and believes that understanding each patient’s unique concerns, goals, and lifestyle is an important part of developing an effective treatment plan. She treats the full spectrum of rheumatic diseases as well as osteoporosis. She is developing a dedicated bone health clinic and hospital-based service focused on optimizing osteoporosis care and improving fracture prevention. 

Dr. Guma received her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She went on to complete an internal medicine residency at Cooper University Hospital, and a rheumatology fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She is board-certified in internal medicine, and board-eligible in rheumatology. 

In her free time, Dr. Guma enjoys exercising, hanging out with friends and family, and listening to podcasts.

Clinical Interests and Procedures:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Crystalline inflammatory arthritis (such as gout and pseudogout)
• Myositis
• Scleroderma
• Vasculitis
• Spondyloarthritis
• Sjogren’s disease
• Systemic Lupus erythematosus
• Antiphospholipid syndrome
• IgG4 related disease
• Osteoporosis
• Knee arthrocentesis

FAQ:

“How can I decrease inflammation in my diet?”

Dr. Guma recommends eating a Mediterranean, plant-forward diet. It can improve heart health, longevity, and decrease inflammation.  She also encourages exercising, which has tremendous benefits for joints, bone health, mental health, cardiovascular health and more.

“How did I develop a rheumatologic or autoimmune disease?”

Autoimmune diseases are usually thought of as a result of several things coming together rather than one specific cause. Some people are born with genetic factors that make their immune system more susceptible, and then environmental factors (infections, smoking, other exposures) may trigger the immune system to lose its normal tolerance to the body’s own tissues.

“Do I need to take medications? Can I try a more natural approach to treat my condition?”

Dr. Guma understands that each patient is unique, so she takes a highly individualized approach to each patient's care. Together, you will thoroughly discuss the risks and benefits of all treatment options. While maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an essential part of managing rheumatologic conditions, natural approaches alone are often not enough. For many patients, the risk of leaving a rheumatic disease untreated, such as permanent joint or organ damage and an increased risk of heart disease, far outweigh the risks of taking medicine. By effectively controlling inflammation, medications can help you feel significantly better while protecting your long-term health.