Carlos Higuera Rueda, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- Arthritis Surgery
- Electrical Stimulation
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Revision
- Hip Surgery
- Joint Injections
- Joint Preserving Hip Surgery
- Joint Reconstruction
- Joint Replacement
- Knee Reconstructive Surgery
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Patello-femoral Knee Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery of the Hip
- Revision Hip Arthroplasty
- Revision Hip Joint Replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement
- Revision Knee Arthroplasty
- Revision Total Hip Replacement
- Revision Total Knee Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Hip Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Arthritis of the Hip
- Arthritis of the Knee
- Hip Pain
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Muscle Aches/Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteonecrosis
- Scars
- Tendinosis
- Tendonitis
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View All PlansAbout Carlos Higuera Rueda, MD
Carlos Higuera-Rueda is currently a staff surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he divides his time between leadership, research and patient care. He is the Chairman of the Levitetz Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida and Director of the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Center. Dr. Higuera completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic and a clinical fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Higuera specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty surgery. He is interested in complex revision procedures including infections. His research interest is mainly in periprosthetic joint infections including diagnostic tools, patient optimization and overall outcomes after arthroplasty. He is currently working on developing new technologies to diagnose and treat such infections. He is the president of the Musculoskeletal Infection Society.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics
Philadelphia,
PA
2012
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cleveland,
OH
2011
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland,
OH
2005
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Biomechanics
Baltimore,
MD
2004
Medical Education - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Medicine
MD
Bogota,
Colombia
1999
Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Interests
Hip and knee replacement, including primary and revision hip and knee surgery; hip muscle sparing techniques; knee patellofemoral arthroplasty; clinical outcomes research; predictive modeling
Research & Publications
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As of 9/18/2024, Dr. Higuera Rueda 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. Higuera Rueda 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:
- Solventum Corp.
- Stryker Corporation
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312 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
48 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024
After speaking with Dr Higuera, I immediately felt I was in very good, capable hands.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
My evaluation of Dr. Higuera and his team is SUPERLATIVES all the way!
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
My husband and I would definitely and wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Higuera to anyone who needs knee surgery.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
Outstanding service from Dr. Higuera. Spent time with patient explaining all details.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
The doctor has an excellent bedside manner. He answered all of my concerns and gave me confidence that my Issue will be resolved. He Is the only physician to go to for orthopaedics.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
The DOCTORS were very good
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
Profesional, excelente Doctor, thank you.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
Excellent physician and assistants
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024
Dr Higuera was fantastic!
Reviewed on May 8, 2024
Dr Higuera and his team are outstanding.
Reviewed on May 1, 2024
The doctor gave a suggestion to remedy my chief complaint that was reasonable.
Reviewed on May 1, 2024
Dr Higuera, excelente Dr. Showed a lot of interest
Reviewed on May 1, 2024
Dr carlos fixed my problem when others would not touch it
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2024
Will recommend Dr. Higuera to my friends in need of orthopedic surgery
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Dr Higuera has been fantastic
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Dr Rueda took his time to explain everything about the operation, very polite
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Excellent Doctor , highly recommended, I had knee replacement in less than months, both of 3us and my mom had a right knee replacement a month ago, she has an incredible work team, from Evelin, the coordinator of the surgeries and the doctor is more than an excellent human being for all knowledge, he is a great human person, God bless him.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Had a great visit with Dr Higuera,he explained all the procedures of the surgery and I feel I am better prepare for what awaits.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
The best doctor I found in Miami and Houston he is very professional
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024
Great doctor and he is very patient and kind. He always answers my questions and gives me great medical advice.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024
Great experience..I felt like I was sitting in the office with Dr. Higuera We worked through all post surgery details.He is an outstanding physician..I so appreciate his knowledge ,skill and expertise..
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024
We had an excellent experience with Dr. Higuera. We really liked his treatment
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Bad experience regarding doctors manners with patientHe was yelling the whole time he was talking to me and gave me the impression I was wasting his timeDisappointed with his manners
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
My bad impression was with the physician Very Rude Manners
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
I felt very confident that Dr. Higuera is the right doctor for my surgery.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
Love that Dr. Higuera has office hours at Coral Springs
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
Dr. Higuera is an accomplished and fabulous surgeon. I highly recommend him and have recommended him.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024
My experience with Dr. Higuera and his team for me was excellent
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024
Dr higuera was just super!
Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024
Doctor and nurse just wonderful!
Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024
Doctor is exceptional! Very considerate, thorough, took time to listen. He's one of the best.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
This visit was a consultation for a fall I had in Aug 2022 in which I still have pain in my hip after fracturing the head of my femur at the age of 72. The doctor explained the rod and the pin are in position and recommended PT for arthritis in lower back which was seen in the X-ray.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Dr. Higuera is always attentive and caring in a most professional way.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
Dr Higuera was the best - listened to my case, provided the best feedback, addressed my concerns and provided a trouble free solution to my upcoming surgery.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
I always have outstanding services when I come To see doctors for my ejection the best.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024
I been a patient of Dr. Higuara for over two years and I never have had anything but good things to say about him or his staff.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024
The best doctor in the world
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024
Dr. Higuera was very understanding and caring.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024
I was extremely please with the doctor and fellow.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT,MY PHYSICIAN WAS EXCELLENT WITH BOTH OF MY PROCEDURES
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Physician is very knowledgeable
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Dr. Higuera is a world class physician at a world class hospital. I feel so confident with his excellence and care.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Having had two TKR with Dr. Higuera and The Cleveland Clinic I'm so impressed with the smoothness and genuine teamwork throughout. The culture is certainly patient first'.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Dr Higuera is the best doctor ever.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023
Dr. Higuera Rueda was very nice and showed lots of concern and helped me feel better.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023
Absolutely excellent care..Dr. Higuera is a very gifted surgeon
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
Good experience with doctor
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
Good interaction with the doctor