Leonardo Oliveira, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5430
- Fax:
- 954.659.5427
Additional Locations
Sports Medicine
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
Orthopaedic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston
2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5430
- Fax:
- 954.659.5427
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
- Concussion Evaluation & Testing
- Musculoskeletal Evaluation
- Platelet Poor Plasma (PPP)
- Platelet Rich Plasma Injections (PRP)
- Sports Medicine
- Steroid Injections
- Ultrasonic Percutaneous Tenotomy
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Bursa Tendon Injections
- Ultrasound-guided Procedures
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Injury
- Ankle Fractures
- Ankle Injuries
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Athletic Ankle Injury
- Athletic Elbow Injury
- Athletic Foot Injury
- Athletic Knee Injury
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Baker's (Popliteal) Cyst
- Baker's Cyst
- Calcification Tendinitis
- Dance Injuries
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Knee Cartilage Injury
- Knee Injuries
- Knee Joint Disorders
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Knee Pain
- Knee Problems
- Musculoskeletal Injuries In Athletes
- Orthobiologics
- Orthopaedic Injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Pediatric Knee Injuries
- Pediatric Knee Pain
- Pediatric Sports Injuries
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Regenerative Medicine
- Runner's Knee
- Running Injuries
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Injuries in Baseball
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Problems
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Sports Concussion
- Sports Injuries
- Sports-Related Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Stress Fractures
- Tendinosis
- Tendon Injuries
- Tendon Tears
- Tendonitis
- Tenex
- Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Tennis Shoulder
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View All PlansAbout Leonardo Oliveira, MD
Dr. Leonardo Oliveira is a sports medicine physician in the Levitetz Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida. Originally from Brazil, Dr. Oliveira completed medical school in Brazil and his specialty training at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Prior returning to the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Oliveira was Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at The University of Chicago and Sports and Exercise Medicine at the University of Central Florida.
Dr. Oliveira specializes in non-operative orthopaedics and clinical sports medicine. He seeks to promptly and accurately diagnose his patients and assist them on returning to their sport of choice. He is committed to quality care and was previously the Director of Quality and Safety for UCF Health(University of Central Florida).
Moreover, Dr. Oliveira uses the ultrasound to aide his diagnosis and be precise on his procedures. He seeks to employ the latest research in helping patients with tendon and cartilage disorders in order to allow them to be active. He has published several manuscripts and is eager to keep researching and evolving the field.
He is active at the American Society for Sports Medicine as part of the Research Committee.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2018
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2011
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2010
Medical Education - Universidade Federal Fluminense
Niteroi, RJ,,
2007
Additional Training
Professional Highlights
- 2018 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Traveling Fellowship Award
- Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Specialty Interests
Running Injuries Tendinopathies Regenerative Medicine Sports Concussions
Awards & Honors
- 2018 American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Traveling Fellowship
- Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Innovations & Patents
Memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American College of Physicians
- American Institute for Ultrasound Medicine
- Interventional Orthopaedics Foundation
- American Academy for Physician Leadership
Research & Publications
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310 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
44 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 6, 2020
incredibly results-oriented, professional, completely patient sensitive and executed by an overwhelmingly knowledgeable and experienced physician.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2020
would recommend Dr. Oliveira to my closest, most valuable friends.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2020
Dr Oliveira is an excellent doctor that is the main reason i went to see him
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2020
I wish you had an excellent category. The Dr. and his assistant were both 5 Star. Thank you again.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2020
Dr Oliveira was phenomenal, caring, engaged, thorough in his exam and explanations, came across as an expert in his field and very respectful. You can tell he loves what he does!
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2020
already recommended the doctor to two people
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2020
wonderful doctor, staff, check in
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2020
Doctor Olivier is extremely professional and very intelligent, caring and put sone at ease . His bedsidmanner is amazing. He had a very calming demeanor
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2020
I get to see my doctor more than one hour after scheduled appointment.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2020
Dr Olivera took the time and exhibited a depth of concern that was beyond what was expected or anticipated. He was accurate in his diagnosis and was very thorough in his explanation.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2020
provider was very knowledgeable and took his time with me and explain in details what is affecting my Achilles .
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2019
Dr.F.Oliveira is very professional, loves his career. I will recommended him to my family and friends.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2019
observed PA and Dr. discussing my case and collaborating / training around it in staff area when they reviewed my xrays. excellent staff development and team effort by both.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2019
Dr Leonardo is excellent, I highly recommend him.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2019
outstanding overall with this physician and his nurse
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2019
dr Oliveira allow the patient to explain their concerns, listening intently and responding. he gives the patient total respect. I never feel like he needs to rush me out.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2019
I stated my excellent experience with Dr Oliveira in a previous comment space.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2019
Dr. Oliveira listened and impressed me to be a caring physician. He gave me exercises that have already made a difference in how I can walk with less pain. I hope he stays caring as my previous orthopedic doctor was nice on the first visit and was in a hurry to get to the next patient on my follow up visit. I didn't making much progress with my knee in over a year with that doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2019
Dr Oliveira is kind and caring. Definitely an asset to Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2019
dr was very thorough in explaining my condition and answered all of my concerns.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2019
I really like Dr. Oliveira! He is a caring practitioner who listens, explains, and gives his patients options
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2019
Immediately sent to Dr. Olivera after my app't with Dr. Patel. Thx for fitting me in
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2019
I am a former President and CEO of three hospital system and Ism was impressed with the entire Cleveland Clinic process and the physicians I interacted with during my visit.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2019
Dr Oliveria was a pleasure to work with, he is a true professional and showed compassion and respect. He was very detailed, gave me the options, and approached the problem in a conservative way. The procedure he performed during the appointment went smoothly and was painless. I was very impressed by the professionalism and care that Dr Oliveira provided and would highly recommend him to others.
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2019
I thought Dr. Westerdahl could not be replaced, but Dr. Oliverio has!! He is a doctors' doctor. He is kind,knowledgeable and concerned about my knees. I place him in my A+ category of your doctors, along with Dr. V. Mohan, Dr. Dalia McCoy and Dr. Berman (who performed my throat biopsies).
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2019
I found Dr. Oliveira to be impeccable
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2019
Nice Dr. relieved my hip pain
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2019
have respect for doctor
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2019
dr. Oliviera and all staff polite and helpful
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2019
During all my visits to Dr.Leonardo Oliveira he was very polite and patient as well as making me confident to have him as my doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2019
Dr. Oliveira was knowledgeable & Diagnose my issue imminently. Very impressed.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2019
Dr & staff professional, knowledgeable, & helpful
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2019
dr. Oliveira was excellent. not only did he listen and respond to my current problem, but he looked at notes and results from old visits to another doctor for a problem that wasn't in his specialty field, and he was able to explain that situation better to me, and tied in how that knowledge effects our treatment options. most doctors never even look at drug interactions
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2019
Very good visit, Outstanding physician in my opinion
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2019
Outstanding doctor
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2019
I'm very comfortable with this Doctor. will for sure call him in the future should I have the need.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2019
It was very refreshing for me to find a Physician who was not in a rush, explained by procedure completely putting me at ease. He instructed on each step of the procedure & was extremely professional. I compliment him on his bed-side manner & knowledge.
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2019
Dr Oliveira took additional rays and determined I have alc.was given a shot and given a script for therapy. He was concerned and patience
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2019
he is a wonderful caring doctor
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2019
doctor was excellent. very informative, courteous, professional and free with time.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2019
Dr. Oliviera is an excellent listener. He is compassionate and caring, as well as knowledgeable.
Reviewed on May 17, 2019
Dr Oliveira show professional skill up to date. He was very concern about my problems. Excellent bilingual communication skill.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2019
Dr. Oliveira was excellent.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2019
dr olivieira is one of the best drs i have had