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Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Location Weston Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Spanish
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Anterior Total Hip Replacement
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Revision
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Revision
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Revision Joint Replacement
View all 9 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Arthritis of the Hip
  • Arthritis of the Knee
  • Bone Infection
  • Hip Disorders
  • Hip Fracture
  • Joint Disorders
  • Joint Infection
  • Knee Fracture
  • Osteoarthritis of the Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of the Hips in the Elderly
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knees in the Elderly
  • Prosthetic Joint Infections
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
View all 14 Specialties +
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Biography

About Aldo Riesgo, MD

A native of Miami, Florida, he attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory and graduated with honors from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City.

Dr. Riesgo completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious programs in the country. During his final year of residency he was chosen as an Executive Chief Resident. He then completed an additional year of fellowship training in complex hip and knee reconstruction at OrthoCarolina Hip & Knee Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Riesgo is the Director of the Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida. His clinical practice is focused on disorders of the hip and knee related to arthritis, infection, or trauma. His specialty interests include primary hip and knee replacements, periprosthetic fractures, infections involving total joints, and complex revision surgery for the treatment of failed total joint replacements. He is actively involved in clinical research, training of residents and fellows, and is a reviewer for several orthopaedic journals. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS), and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2017

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - OrthoCarolina
Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction
Charlotte, NC USA
2017

Residency - New York University School of Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
New York, NY USA
2016

Medical Education - Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
New York, NY USA
2011

Undergraduate - University of Miami
Miami, FL USA
2007

Fellowship - OrthoCarolina
Charlotte, NC USA

Residency - NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, NY USA

Medical Education - Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
New York, NY USA

Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialty Interests

Primary Hip & Knee Replacements Revision Hip & Knee Replacements Prosthetic Joint Infections

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/14/2023, Dr. Riesgo has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Riesgo receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Stryker Corporation
  • Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

229 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.7 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Listens 4.3
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

29 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Had to wait three months to see the doctor, for an urgent consultation.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Can't say enough good things about Dr Riesgo and his team. Very easy to talk to and very caring.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2024

It is always a positive experience dealing with Dr Riesgo and his team. He is extremely supportive and knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to my concerns! I would recommend him highly

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Need knee surgery but can't get appointment till June and my knee is getting worse. I understand Dr R is the best but 6 month wait ?

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Dr. Riezgo show courtesy and respect to me. Dr. Riezgo provides an environment in which I as a patient feel cared for.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

Dr Riesgo and his team are the top of art of caring.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023

Dr. Riesgo was very patient and took his time answering all our questions. I felt very comfortable talking with him and am confident he is my best chance to resolve my knee issues.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

I am so grateful that my orthopedic recommended Dr Riesgo. I have a complicated case and I was having a very hard time finding a doctor here and in NY that would help me. I found that Doctor! Looking forward to having the surgery and to start on my road to recovery.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023

Dr. Riesgo was caring, thorough, and very attentive to my needs.

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

I had a very good experience talking with the doctor.

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

Impressed with the doctors and their knowledge, manner and information about my need of surgery

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023

Good I was happy but results Dr told me was good.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023

Dr showed concern

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Dr Riesgo is wonderful

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2023

Dr. Riesgo accepted my appointment immediately, in fact, he he made scheduling changes to accommodate my request.

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2023

Dr. Riesgo is an excellent Doctor and an excellent ambassador for Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2023

I scheduled this appointment as a result of pain that I experienced from the entire series of surgeries. I am currently working in Washington DC and returned home early-September for a short visit. I called for an appointment but the scheduled appointment was slated for a period after I was to return to DC. So I contacted Dr. Riesgo's office directly and he was able to make arrangements for an appointment. So I was very happy that that he was able to accommodate m.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

I was impressed by the professionalism displayed by everyone including the doctor.,.Not to mention the fact that the waiting time to see the he doctor was very reasonable...

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

I feel very safe at Cleveland Clinic, it was definitely worth the wait that it took to get the appointment with Dr. Riesgo. I trust him completely and feel very confident with him treating me and letting him do my surgery for for left hip. He also said that I would need a right hip too at some point. The medical assistant Mary was very friendly and professional as was Dr. Riesgo and usually surgeons don't have the best bedside manner. This is certainly not the case with Dr. Riesgo. I'm very pleased with the service.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2023

I would definitely recommend the Cleveland Clinic to other people.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2023

This was my 1st time seeing Dr. Riesgo and I was very impressed by the care I received from Dr. Riesgo and the fellow who saw me first. Dr. Riesgo very clearly explained my diagnosis and gave me several treatment options. He was very kind and I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023

Dr Riesgo is the epitome of what every medical person should be

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023

Dr. De Riesgo & Maricella were absolutely delightful & willing to help & provide the correct care for me. It is a pleasure visiting his office. Thank you for prividing such excellent & professional care with such patience & willingness to please.

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2023

I'm very pleased & assured that Dr. Riesgo was the right choice.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2023

Dr Riesgo is very professional and he explained to me everything about my knee

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2023

I felt very confident in my doctors expertise, and was very pleased with his "bedside manner"

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Every physician and doctor that worked with me had phenomenal communication and care.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

Excellent professional staff and Doctor's advise

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

Doctor was very helpful; listen to my concerns and answered my questions

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