Rute Paixao, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5148
- Fax:
- 954.659.6192
Treatment & Services
- 24 H Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Kidney Biopsy
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Plasmapheresis
- Renal Transplantation
- Ultrafiltration
- Urine Protein Test
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Acute Renal Failure
- Adrenal disorders
- Anemia
- Calcium Disorders
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Cystic Disease
- Diabetic Kidney Disease
- End Stage Renal Disease
- Fabry's Disease
- Glomerular Diseases
- Goodpasture Syndrome
- Gout
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Adenocarcinoma
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Cysts, Simple
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infections
- Kidney Stones
- Metabolic Diseases
- Multiple Myeloma
- Nephritis
- Nephrology
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Pheochromocytoma
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Renal Artery Disease
- Renal Failure
- Resistant Hypertension
- Sarcoidosis
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Swollen Leg
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vasculitis
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View All PlansAbout Rute Paixao, MD
Rute Paixao, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist and staff member of the Department of Nephrology and Hypertension at Cleveland Clinic Florida.
She has received her medical degree from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, School of Medicine, Lisbon, Portugal, in 1998. She completed her Internal Medical Internship at Hospital Curry Cabral, Lisbon, Portugal, and her Internal Medicine Residency and Nephrology Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic Florida, in Weston, FL.
Dr Paixao specializes in all areas of Nephrology, including Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Renal Transplantation, Hypertension, and Glomerulonephritis. She has a special interest in Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, performing Kidney Biopsies, and actively teaching in the Nephrology Fellowship and Internal Medicine Residency Programs.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2008
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Florida
Nephrology
Weston,
FL USA
2008
Residency - Cleveland Clinic Florida
Internal Medicine
Weston,
FL USA
2006
Medical School - Universidade De Lisboa
Lisboa,
1999
Additional Training
- Certifications
- Nephrology
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
chronic kidney disease, dialysis, dialysis chronic kidney disease, dialysis and kidney biopsy, end stage renal disease, general nephrology, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, predialysis care, renal biopsies, renal diseases, renal transplantation medicine
Research & Publications
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232 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.9 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.7 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
17 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 13, 2018
We caught the doctor on a frantically busy day. Despite that she took admirable care of chronic business. the
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2018
I HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS DOCTOR FOR 15+ YEARS AND SHE HAS KEPT ME STABLE WITH KIDNEY PROPBLEM ALL THESE YEARS. NO OTHER DOCTOR EVER DID SUCH A GREAT JOB. SHE IS OUTSTANDING.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2018
Dr. Paixao had to take vacation to recertify her specialty. Seh went to a conference and was gone for weeks. As a result her patients were double and triple booked and she was skipping lunch. She was very backed up but this was not her fault or the fault of her staff. Dialysis pts are supposed see their nephro every month and ahe was just catching up from being away.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2018
good. provider location is far. but overall I would recommend family & friends to come there with serious health issues
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2018
Excellent physician, straight to the point and punctual. The best waiting time each and every time I see her. I wish others could follow. Only a small suggestion; to speak a little bit slower
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2018
This doctor was very rushed and had little care for my concerns. She wasn't listening to me when I spoke. I feel as though the visit was a waste of time. I feel she needed to get ride of me to stay on schedule. I am not coming back to see this provider. It's sad because I love Cleveland Clinic and have never before been treated in this manner.
Reviewed on May 22, 2018
This care provider is very caring and informative about my treatment.
Reviewed on May 21, 2018
I see Dr. Paixao for specialty care (Nephrology and Hypertension). She is so thorough that she could serve as my primary care physician.
Reviewed on May 3, 2018
this physician has made a very stressful condition so much easier than I could ask for and has helped me keep a very positive attitude.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2018
I'm very pleased with the care I receive from Dr. Paixao and all my other healthcare providers at CCF. She recalls important healthcare information without prompting from me, knows which medications I'm taking, is familiar with all my health issues, not just my kidney failure, and I especially appreciate that she is always frank but kind in our discussions. I recommend her highly.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2018
My experience with my doctor has always been very good, she is caring and explains my condition and treatment to me that I can understand.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2018
We are very pleased with Doctor Paixao, she is a caring Doctor who explained everything in details and in an easy to understand way. She answered all our questions and concerns thoroughly. Thank you Dr. Paixao
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2018
Dr. Paixao took the time to go over my medication and explained to me possible interactions of the medicines I am taking given my medical condition.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2018
Dr Paixao was professional and reviewed data of my medical history and lab results.She offered a low dose prescription but was open to my thoughts and together we agreed to hold off a few months and retest
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2018
I continue to go to Dr. Paixao because I trust her and have confidence in her abilities as a physician.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2018
i am very pleased with care and services of both my doctors. dr Stoobe and dr.rute Paxio
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2018
She is very thorough and efficient.