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
- Joint Injections
- Joint Preserving Hip Surgery
- Joint Reconstruction
- Joint Replacement
- Joint Replacement Of The Knee
- Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Revision
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Patello-femoral Knee Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Hip
- Reconstructive Surgery Of The Knee
- 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
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
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 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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207 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
36 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Dr.Higuera Rueda is an excellent surgeon, as well as a very kind and compassionate doctor. I would recommend him highly to anyone who needs hip surgery.
Reviewed on May 19, 2022
Great representatives/ great doctor
Reviewed on May 19, 2022
Loved my doctor and experience with Cleveland clinic
Reviewed on May 6, 2022
Dr. Higuera was extremely thorough and explained the best he could my problem
Reviewed on May 6, 2022
My visit was informative Dr. Is pleasant and knowledgeable, II feel very confident, thank you..
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2022
Excelente doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2022
Great Doctor Nurse and X-ray tecnician were great
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2022
Dr Higuera-Rueda is awesome. He's been so professional, caring & very concerned for me. He's an excellent physician and a really nice man!!!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2022
Excellent person and Excellent Professional Dr Higuera
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2022
My Dr or the PA were always very attentive and listened to me concerns and helped me feel confident regarding what I was going through.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2022
Dr. Higuera-Rueda was very meticulous and explained my diagnosis and treatment plan. He also showed empathy. Highly satisfied.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2021
Dr. Higuera did not rush in providing answers to my questions and descriptions In detail regarding the surgery I will be having. He was patient, kind and conversive. Those who assisted during my appointment were also helpful, friendly and kind.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2021
Dr Higuera put me at ease and his care and explanations were superior. I have already recommended him to a friend.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2021
Good, doctor was very helpful and pleasant
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2021
Left with a great deal of confidence that I chose an excellent physician
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2021
Dr. Higuera is someone for whom I hold the utmost respect for, not just as a physician, but across all walks of life. I feel privileged to be his patient.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2021
Dr. Higuera represents the utmost of professionalism, care and concern. He treats me like a friend.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2021
The ease of talking to my Doctor was very helpful. It's a 3 hour round trip drive for me and when I can work in an occasional video appointment it makes my life much easier.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2021
MY CARE AND SERVICE WITH THE DOCTOR AND THE OFFICE WAS EXCELLENT AND VERY PROFESSIONAL
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2021
I trust Dr Hueguera very much. Like his advice and the treatment provided is giving my knee positive results
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2021
Dr Higueras was very nice, profesional and quite clear in explaning to me the extend of the knee injury. He was very receptive of all my questions and concerns and took the neccesary time to explain me what to do.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2021
I am so pleased with Dr. Higuera from the way he handled everything regarding my surgery, from pre-op to my 3-mth. Post-op visit. He took all precautions as I was a high risk patient due to heart disease. He responded promptly to my phone calls and texts. Dr. Higuera was always patient, professional, and compassionate. I am so happy with the outcome. He changed my life, I am finally pain-free after many years. I would have no reservations in recommending him to family and friends.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2021
The doctor was professional and very knowledgeable. You know these are really hard times for doctors ,nurses and health care professionals so I only have good comments for Mr. Higuera and his coworkers .
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2021
This doctor greeted me with talking about my medication. He told me I was taking enough medication to kill his horse. He had X-rays of my knees and never once offered MRI.I asked for a referral for the problems I was having with my neck and he gave me a referral to. A pain specialist. I had already informed that I was I under the care of a pain specialist. He showed no empathy or personality. I can only speak highly about the X-ray tech Edwin. He was caring , kind explained everything an genuinely cared about me as a person
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2021
Dr. Higuera is as special as a person as he is as a doctor. I'm so lucky he was the one to do my surgeries.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2021
Disappointed that I was not able to get answers to what my intervention should be since my MRI results were not uploaded in time for my visit. The doctor lacked compassion for the pain I have been dealing with for over three weeks.
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2021
Doctor & Resident were compassionate & gave us their undivided attention.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2021
The doctor was excellent.....he took his time with me and answered all my questions
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2021
It was a good experience. The doctor was very thorough, explained everything, answered my questions and the injection was fine.
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2021
My doctor's honesty and concern for my wellbeing was very refreshing.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2021
Excellent expierienceGreat doctor
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021
Wonderful experience, I was able to get in to see the doctor the same day. Grateful for the promptness. Thank you
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021
I had a great experience and recommended my husband to see the doctor
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2021
I was provided convenient options for scheduling an appointment with Dr Higuera.
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2021
Dr Higuera the best
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2021
Dr Higuera listen to my concerns and made me feel comfortable about my up coming surgery.