Orthopaedics
Carlos Higuera Rueda, M.D.
Director, Levitetz Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Weston, FL
Carlos A. Higuera Rueda, M.D., is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, serving primarily adult patients with end-stage degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis causing hip and knee pain, as well as associated injuries. As Director of the Levitetz Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, FL, he divides his time between clinical care, leadership, and resea
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Pontifical Xavierian University (MD, 1999)
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011)
- Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2012)
Peer Recognition
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Joint Replacement
Conditions & Treatments
Joint ReplacementHip ReplacementKnee Replacement
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cleveland Clinic Florida
Languages
English[2]
Experience
25+ years in practice