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- Spanish
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Gender
FemaleAbout Rute Paixao
Biography
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.
Locations
- Weston Medical Outpatient Center
- 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Building A, Weston, FL 33331
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Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2008
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2006
- Medical Education: Universidade De Lisboa, 1999
Board Certifications
- Nephrology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2006
Additional Training
- Certifications
- Nephrology
Professional Memberships
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
242 ratings, 30 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2026
Always a great experience with Dr. Paixoa.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr. Paixo and her staff have always been very accommodating to me and I very much appreciate that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
The clinician (sorry I didn''t have her names correct spelling) was very thorough and very helpful, she answered my question, that was very important to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Paixao is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Both the Doctor and her Nurse are very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr Paixo is always professional and easy to work with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2026
I am truly blessed to have a phenomenal nephrologist. I feel confident that she has my best intentions and care during my appointments. She is knowledge and explains everything to my understanding. She is absolutely wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Very impressed very good Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr Paiaxo is a consumate professional who's patient care is second to none.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Was outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr.Paixo is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr.Paixao is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
I am so very grateful for the wonderful care and support I have received from Dr.Paixo, Maryjane and everyone at Cleveland Clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Doctor is awesome!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
I will never have ANY complaints about the facility or staff. From reception to doctor to surgeon everyone is always excellent.Lets include housekeeping. When coming to the facility it is always fresh and spotless!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr, Paixao is always excellent. She combines professionalism, personal connection and concern for the patient. Lefty and I are fortunate to have her as our doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr Paixao listens to you and addresses all concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
I have recommended Dr Paixao to my friends and family who may need her care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
BEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD. She is very attentive and concerned about my blood readings and has prescribed extra meds to help me get to a better reading. I very much appreciate having an attentive Dr taking care of me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Dr Paixao is a great physician. Professional, knowledgeable and provides great care to the patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr Paixao is very detail oriented when it comes to treating my health issue.She covers all the bases insuring the best possible care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr. Paixao is one of the finest physicians I've ever had contact with in 75 years. I wish all my positions were as professional and caring and empathetic as she has been.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr Paixao is a very good professional and I recommend her as a nephrologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
My doctor is very thorough when I speak to her on the phone or in her office.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Buena experiencia pues ka doctora Paxiao es muy competente aun cuando Las citas cada vez mas son mas rapida y poco tiempo Para preguntar cosas a su medico, muy rapids Las respuestas y prisa en terminar LA cita y seguir adelante
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Both nurse and doctor highly professional and courteous in their treatment of patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Unfortunately for me, I have a great deal of doctors. When I say Dr. Paixo is wonderful, that is very high praise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
I am very impress with the care and attentiveness of my primary care provider. She responds to my health questions in a manner I can understand and helps me with life style health advice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
AN AWESOME Dr. From my 1st visit seeing her. I Highly recommend her to people I know ow that needs to see a Nepthrologist.