Carlos Higuera Rueda, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston Hospital
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5430
- Fax:
- 954.659.5427
Additional Locations
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Coral Springs
5701 University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33067
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5430
- Fax:
- 954.659.5427
Treatment & Services
- Arthritic Knee Conditions
- Arthritis Surgery
- Arthroplasty
- Electrical Stimulation
- Hip & Knee Surgery
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Revision
- Hyaluronic acid injections
- Joint Injections
- Joint Preserving Hip Surgery
- Joint Reconstruction
- Joint Replacement
- Joint Replacement Of The Knee
- Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Revision
- Orthobiologics
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Patello-femoral Knee Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Hip
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Knee
- Regenerative Medicine
- Revision Hip Arthroplasty
- Revision Hip Joint Replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement
- Revision Knee Arthroplasty
- Revision Knee Joint Replacement
- Revision Total Hip Replacement
- Revision Total Knee Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Hip Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement
- Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Viscosupplementation
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Arthritis Of The Hip
- Arthritis Of The Knee
- Hip Pain
- Hip Replacement
- Hyperemia
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Muscle Aches/Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteonecrosis
- Scars
- Tendinosis
- Tendonitis
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View All PlansAbout Carlos Higuera Rueda, MD
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 USA
2012
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2011
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2005
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Biomechanics
Baltimore,
MD USA
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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202 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
32 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 6, 2021
This was my first visit with Dr. Higuera. His communication skills were excellent. I was pleased with his opinions. I certainly will go back to him for any orthopedic issues.
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
excellent communication between the doctor and me, and excellent the medical attention
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
Doctor Higuera is an outstanding physician. He is very caring and dedicated.
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
Doctor seemed caring and understood my concerns. Compared my former xtays with onestaked that morning, and then physically checked my concerned atea, and assured me that all is good, and then gave me the option to see a Spin surgeon or specialist. I chose the Specialist.
Reviewed on May 4, 2021
Dr Higuera is excellent. deserves a 5+
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2021
everything is perfect , especially the atenci?n of the Doctor Carlos higuera the best Ortopedista
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2021
Dr Higuera provided all the necessary information for me to make future decisions for my health. He is a fantastic caring professional.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2021
Very attentive to my needs concern and he took his time to explain everything to me. The doctor had an excellent bedside matter made me feel that he understood my concerns and cared about helping me the best way possible.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
great support, terrific doctor!
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2021
The experience with the Doctor was first class,,he reviewed my records and films and gave me a protocol and options to handle my knee condition.I had full confidence in him and his sincere concern.The remainder of the staff were also excellent
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2021
have much respect for the doctor.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2020
Dr. Higuera Rueda was great. He was very personable, took interest in me, answered all my questions, had plenty of his own and gave me great feedback and recommendations. He was very patient and thorough!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2020
Dr. Higuera was the eighth doctor I have seen in the past year for my hip problems. He rates at the very top. He truly listened to me and thoroughly examined me. I felt like he tried to know me as a person as well as treating my issue.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2020
The service at Cleveland Clinic was excellent and Dr Carlios Higuera Rueda as well.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2020
I'm very thankful to have found a Dr like Dr Higuera I suffer with Ehlers Danlos syndrome and many doctors are ignorant to the complications of this.. I fel t safe and confident with his understanding of the complications involved and I will definitely be recommending him to the ehlers-danlos society so other patients may be able to benefit from his expertise
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2020
Dr. Rueda spent time explaining my alternative tactics.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
the office staff at doctor Higuera is excellent!!!
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
Dr. Higuera is an excellent human being and a great and knowledgeable doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
Perfect visit with Dr Higuera.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
Great Doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2020
Dr.Huigera was wonderful, professiona,l thorough, kind and encouraging to helping me solve my medical problem
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2020
Excellent doctoring
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2020
I believe Dr. Higuera is the Best Orthopedic surgeon in Florida. God has Blessed Dr. Higuera with an incredible talent of Healing which he in turn has given back hope and good health to his many patients. I had a knee replacement surgery on a badly infected left knee performed by a previous surgeon. It was not successful. The infection had not cleared - I was not able to walk and in constant pain for over six months, The previous surgeon said only alternative was do another knee replacement. Dr. Higuera at Cleveland Clinic was referred as an outstanding surgeon. At our 1st appointment with Dr. Higuera, we were so impressed with his caring, kindness and thought-fullness, When he read the medical report on my previous surgery, recognized the pain I was having, Dr. Higuera moved me up in his schedule. It was worth the drive from Fort Myers to Weston. Thanks to Dr. Higuera. the surgery was a complete success. He discussed every detail of what was to happen - the rod and spacer implanted for 3 months to clear the infection followed by the replacing of the artificial knee. After the surgery, the excruciating pain is gone. Not only did Dr. Higuera give me a new knee, he gave me my life back. I can now walk again and enjoy each day. Also, all of his staff were so pleasant and efficient. The sweetest words I have ever heard by my wife were I Will - the second best words by Dr. Higuera were X-rays, blood tests & knee look great - See you this Time next Year.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
Dr. was excellent. took the time to show me a normal shoulder X-ray and then mine and referred me to a shoulder specialist. we still need to figure out the hip problem and I understand the procedure ahead
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
my appointment was originally scheduled to the Coral Springs Clinic at 1: o'clock on July 29 when I went to the Coral Springs clinic I was informed that the Dr was in Weston and I had to go there. I even got a text message about 12:00 that I was 11 minutes away as traffic was light so I went to Coral SoringsI still got an appointment to the Drs office in Weston the same day
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
this Dr is very good
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020
very good experience with Dr Carlos Higuera and staff
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020
very thankful to Dr Higuera.and He's staff.
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2020
Very gentle kind doctor with an excellent bedside manner
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2020
Dr. Higuera was very professional and explained my options very clearly.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2020
I have nothing but praise for Dr. Higuera. In fact, all of the doctors at Cleveland Clinic are superior.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2020
From the front desk to the discharge. I was treated with great care and respect. I thank God for *Dr. Higuera and his professional staff. Having two knee replacement was the hardest thing I had ever done. I thank God for Cleveland Clinic.