Summary

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.

Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 27 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Florida
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston Hospital

2950 Cleveland Clinic BlvdWeston, FL 33331
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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27 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French, Creole, English Speaks Spanish, French, Creole, English Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English
Weston , FLLauderdale Lakes , FLLauderdale Lakes , FLHouston , TX
Med School: Universidade De Lisboa Faculdade De Medicina Med School: Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario Facultad De Medicina Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Rute Cecilia Paixao has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rute Cecilia Paixao has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Fabry Disease
  • Hemodialysis
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Dialysis (Renal Dialysis)
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Disease (IGA Glomerulonephritis)
  • Kidney Failure (Chronic)
  • Kidney Stones (Kidney Calculi)
  • Lead Poisoning
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Renal Hypertension
  • Urinalysis
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
  • Vasculitis
  • Wegener Granulomatosis

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Florida

Medical School

Universidade De Lisboa Faculdade De MedicinaGraduated in 1999

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Dr. Rute Paixao is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Florida and Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston Hospital.
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Dr. Rute Paixao's office is located at 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL, 33331.
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