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Carolina Gladys Valdes, MD

Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology

Speaks

Languages

Spanish

Provider Groups

  • Holy Cross Medical Group

  • Holy Cross Physician Partners

Primary Contact

(954)414-9750
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Holy Cross Medical Group

  • Holy Cross Physician Partners

Primary Contact
(954)414-9750

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Neurology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Holy Cross Medical Group - Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute

4725 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33308

View hours
Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Holy Cross Medical Group - Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute

About

Dr Valdes specializes in Neurology with the Holy Cross Medical Group.

Insurances Accepted

  • Devoted Health (Medicare Advantage)
  • Simply/Better Health Medicaid
  • Cigna HMO
  • Sunshine Medicaid
  • Traditional Medicaid
  • Cigna HMO/PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Aetna/Coventry Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Avmed Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Positive Health (Medicare Advantage)
  • RR MCARE
  • Tricare Military
  • Florida Blue BCBS Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Humana HMO/PPO
  • Medicare
  • SOLIS (Medicare Advantage)
  • Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO
  • United/Neighborhood Health HMO/PPO
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Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Ponce School of Medicine (2008)

Residency:
Jackson Health System (2012)

Fellowship:
Jackson Health System (2013)

Board Certifications

Neurology, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (2012)

Neurology, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2012)

Provider Groups

Holy Cross Medical Group

Holy Cross Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(238 ratings)

The 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.

218 Reviews

09/24/2024

Best doctor and staff ever

09/23/2024

I would rate this neurologist off the chart. The medical field needs more like her

09/23/2024

She is the greatest

09/04/2024

Very friendly and thorough

08/23/2024

its perfect

07/03/2024

Very trusted.

07/02/2024

DR Valdez is why I drive the distance I do to stay here without her I would find a Dr closer

06/14/2024

Very caring and making sure I understand my condition.

05/22/2024

Outstanding.

05/22/2024

Very thorough and great communication, caring.

05/08/2024

Dr. Valdes truly cares about her patients

04/30/2024

I would recommend her 1000 times

04/09/2024

Excellent!

04/08/2024

Very good service. By

04/03/2024

I'm glad to have met Dr.Valdes and Inna Liberman

04/02/2024

Excellent experience

04/02/2024

Very thorough. Caring attitude

03/25/2024

I look forward to my appointments with Dr. Valdes

03/21/2024

I left the office later than the front desk staff due to the doctors' thorough process. I arrived around 3:05 for my 3:30 appointment; by 3:10-3:15 I was already being seen. I expected an hour long appointment and hoped to feel comfortable sharing at least some of my concerns over one hour, but to my surprise I left after close around 5:20 and was met with so much warmth and patience I didn't miss a thought.

03/21/2024

Loved Dr Valdez and her colleague are a perfect team!

03/14/2024

Nice person always

03/05/2024

DR Valdez is a trustworthy, compassionate, intelligent DR

02/20/2024

Best doctor!

02/19/2024

Dr Valdez is the best...

02/15/2024

I love my Dr

01/31/2024

I鈥檓 quite happy with the practice

01/30/2024

an excellent MD

01/30/2024

A good experience. No anxiety.

01/17/2024

Dr Valdes asks many questions. Makes me feel she really cares.

12/19/2023

Would definitely recommend.

12/18/2023

She's excellent.

12/18/2023

Very good

12/18/2023

She is just a wonderful person

12/15/2023

Dr. Valdes was able to explain throughly how she could help my mother.

12/12/2023

Dr. Valdez listened to my issues and advised accordingly. I felt she really cared about what I was going through and was determined to help me.

12/07/2023

The doctor has a great personality, but that鈥檚 not enough. And I should mention that I had to wait three months to get the appointment. And she鈥檚 not available to see me for another four months.

12/07/2023

I am very happy with my doctor and assistants including the receptionist etc.

12/07/2023

She went over any changes and explained how she proceed

12/04/2023

My experience was very positive and everyone made me feel relaxed.

11/28/2023

My medical history and the complicated variety of issues seemed to be well understood and addressed by Dr. Valdes

11/27/2023

Really works at getting info related to your problem

11/27/2023

Dr C Valdes is wonderful She listens to you and and very caring She actually wants to help you get better

11/27/2023

Very happy with Dr. Valdes

11/22/2023

Very caring doctor

11/20/2023

Connived true interest in my concerns. She was a true professional empathetic.

11/06/2023

Very pleased with my appointment.

11/03/2023

Dr Carolina Valdez isan outstanding doctor

11/02/2023

one of the best Doctor i have.

11/01/2023

She was very compassionate and respectful

11/01/2023

She is a warm, caring, compassionate and competent professional

11/01/2023

Dr Valdes was very caring and took the time to listen as the patient is transitioning from pediatric care to adult care.

10/29/2023

Wish all doctors were like. Carolina Vald es

10/29/2023

Dr. Valdes always listens to me and provides care accordingly.

10/27/2023

As I said before, Dr. Valdes is the best. God bless her and all the others.

10/26/2023

Dr. Valdez is caring and treats her patients as individuals with a whole-health outlook.

10/24/2023

i love this doctor

10/22/2023

Highly recommend it to others

10/20/2023

Me escucharon y atendieron de la mejor forma posible

10/19/2023

Dr. Valdez recognized my wife鈥檚 condition and rushed her to emergency.

10/17/2023

Dr. Valdes is an excellent physician, in my opinion. She listens, she discusses alternatives, and she works WITH her patient.c

10/16/2023

The doctor makes you comfortable and takes note of important data.

10/13/2023

i love my doctor

10/13/2023

I would 1000% recommend Dr. Valdes to anyone .

10/10/2023

ALL STAFF WORKED TOGETHER TO MAKE THE EXPERIENCE VERY COMFORTABLE.

10/05/2023

Both women created an impression of cohesive professional teamwork.

10/05/2023

Dr Valdez made you feel relaxed enough to understand what she is explaining to you.

10/03/2023

Dr Valdez is very honest and I feel comfortable with her!

10/03/2023

Todo excelente

10/01/2023

Dr Valdes has been a wonderful provider of care and guidance

09/25/2023

Excellent,knowledgeable and caring

09/20/2023

Dr. Valdes understands my needs and answers my questions.

09/19/2023

Very friendly and she listened and answered all our concerns

09/16/2023

excellent

09/12/2023

Dr Carolina Valdes is the best

09/07/2023

Excellent doctor and clinic!

09/02/2023

Love Her

08/28/2023

Excelente Doctor muy comunicativa y expl铆cita

08/26/2023

I sense strongly that Dr. Valdes is warm and caring and wants to help me understand how we will get through my current issues.

08/26/2023

Excellent experience

08/25/2023

Dr. Valdez has a great personality and is very humorous. She made me feel at ease and took her time with me

08/23/2023

La enfermera EXELENTE. Y mi Dra carolina Valdes LA MEJOR DE TODAS. DIOS ME LAS BENDIGA SIEMPRE 馃檹馃徔

08/23/2023

Everyone were very efficient and helpful

08/18/2023

muy buena atencion me tratan como humana me ayudaron 100%

08/18/2023

Excellent doctor.

08/14/2023

The provider was excellent. Very difficult navigating the My Chart. Not very user friendly

08/12/2023

This was my first appointment with Dr. Valdez and I have never met a physician who did not know me treat me so kind. I felt she really care about my medical issues but also for me as a person.

08/10/2023

I have never felt so cared for with this Doctor I can tell she lives her career and CARES

08/08/2023

Willing to help me in every way possible 馃拹馃檹馃

08/07/2023

Excellent! Thank you.

08/05/2023

Excelente servicio , personal extremadamente amable

08/05/2023

Always is caring and calm very smart in her field of expertise

08/04/2023

Builds rapport with her patients immediately which allows for a productive and easy visit

08/03/2023

Great Staff and excellent service, would definitely recommend.

08/03/2023

Dr Valdes is very good.

07/31/2023

Very caring doctor

07/27/2023

detailed

07/26/2023

Dr Valdes was excellent.

07/25/2023

My wait time was excellent to see the Doctor

07/18/2023

Very friendly.

07/17/2023

This was my first encounter with a neuroscience department. I was very pleased and look forward to my next appointment

07/13/2023

I COULD NOT RECEIVED ANY BETTER CARE THAN WHAT DR.

07/02/2023

After my husband鈥檚 two appointments with Dr. Valdes I am fully confident that he is receiving the best of care.

06/29/2023

just the best doctor ever

06/29/2023

I think Dr. Carolina Valdez is a great person ... as well as Doctor ... who cares!!!

06/27/2023

Excellent provider!

06/27/2023

She is very knowledgeable and understands what you are telling her.

06/26/2023

Good

06/24/2023

Muy contento con mi Doctora

06/23/2023

She very good !!

06/23/2023

Wonderful and caring "bedside" manner!

06/15/2023

Definitely I will recommend

06/13/2023

Dr. Valdes was very thorough in her examination; she is a great listener and very caring.

06/04/2023

Looking forward to next visit.

06/02/2023

My new favorite doctor

05/31/2023

A pleasure to have Dr. Valdes as my doctor..

05/31/2023

She listen to all my questions, and give me good advice.

05/29/2023

Kindness and respect

05/27/2023

Wonderful experience would recommend to friends and family

05/25/2023

Ojala todos los medicos tuvieran la etica y el cuidado de sus pacientes como el que tuvo la Dra Carilina Valdes conmigo

05/25/2023

Physician was very excellent in relating to the elderly patient.

05/24/2023

Always a very caring, pleasant and explains all issues clearly and in detail. I am very happy with this provider.

05/23/2023

Carolina is super

05/22/2023

Dr. Valdez is a great doctor

05/21/2023

Dr. Valdes is exceptionally caring

05/17/2023

DR. VALDES TOOK THE TIME TO EXPLAIN, IN DETAIL, MY CARE PLAN. BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEXT STEPS AND WHY. SHE IS ABLE TO DO THIS WHILE SHOWING COMPASSION AND CONCERN. I ALWAYS RECCOMEND HER.

05/16/2023

While a patient may be kept waiting while she finishes with another, it is usually not long and then she spends whatever time she feels necessary with you.

05/16/2023

She was wonderful

05/09/2023

Doctor was very friendly and answered all our questions

05/06/2023

I cannot see how impressed I am with Dr. Carolina Valdes! She is a credit to not only a Holy Cross in the Phil Smith, neuroscience institute, but to her fellow physicians as well. I look forward to working with her to resolve my medical issues.

05/04/2023

I am completely satisfied and will continue to see her on follow up visits.

05/02/2023

Should understand a value of the time and respectful for patients time

05/01/2023

Dr.Valdes gets a A+ from me!! :)

04/29/2023

doctor excellent

04/28/2023

Visit was productive and pleasant.

04/27/2023

Dr. Valdes is an excellent doctor. I have no hesitation in recommending her.

04/25/2023

Best visit!!!

04/24/2023

I left very overwhelmed and more anxious.

04/21/2023

Professional Doctor

04/19/2023

Having her spend time going over my records, symptoms and having me understand was exceptional

04/10/2023

Dr. Valdes is easy to communicate with and NOT in such a hurry she conveys lack of care. She is the type of physician (and person) we need more of in this world.

04/07/2023

She listen to me and said she would help me to get in sooner to have the right test to take to make me feel at ease that I鈥檓 on the right track that she can help me

04/07/2023

Muy atento a la informacion q yo necesitaba

04/06/2023

Made me feel comfortable

04/05/2023

Dr. Valdes is thorough, competent, and compassionate. She listens and answers all questions. Thank you.

04/04/2023

Very thorough and caring. Great listener!

04/03/2023

Good Exam

04/03/2023

Great doctor!!!

04/02/2023

She treated me as a valued patient and made me feel like she really cares about me!

03/31/2023

Good

03/31/2023

Excellent Care. Dr. Valdez has helped me through difficult times with my neuropathy.

11/06/2022

The doctor was thorough, provided good feedback and was a great listener.

11/01/2022

I have been seeing Dr. Valdez for a few years and I think she is terrific! She listens carefully, asks intelligent questions, does testing and asks history of my experiences. Since I have memory loss, she respects that my husband answers some for me and clarifies others that I can't recall.

08/05/2022

She was extremely nice. Very informative. Very concerned of my health.

07/13/2022

*Dr. Valdes is a wonderful neurologist who cares about her patients. She takes the time needed to accurately access problems. I highly recommend her to friends and family. SHe cared for my mom.

06/27/2022

Dr. Valdes is amazing. She listens, works hard to help me and is very knowledgeable and personable.

06/22/2022

Excellent

06/22/2022

The neurologist is patient, thorough, and listened intently. Showed genuine concern.

06/21/2022

It was quite positive.

06/13/2022

It was excellent.

06/08/2022

Love her.

06/05/2022

Dr Valdes is extremely thorough and kind. Excellent

06/02/2022

Concerned about 2 new symptoms, *Dr. Valdes ordered 2 scans. I'm pleased that she follows up.

05/26/2022

Dr. Carolina Valdes is one of the best medical doctors I've known. She's very intelligent, thorough, professional, competent, warm, caring, knowledgeable about colleagues and other Holy Cross resources; am very satisfied with her care and treatment. Dr. Carolina Valdes is an outstanding provider. So is her assistant.

05/25/2022

She was awesome very caring

05/12/2022

Excellent.

05/02/2022

I know I'm getting the best possible care.

04/25/2022

Excellent

04/19/2022

Dr. Valdes spent an incredible amount of time with me. She is a great doctor and I will continue to see her!

04/19/2022

Provider is very engaged in asking questions to provide well deserved care,I appreciated that on my visit,I felt really cared for.

04/03/2022

Excellent! Dr. Valdez was thoughtful and caring.

04/03/2022

This was my first visit and evaluation with Dr. Valdes. The experience was very good. She asked a lot of questions, did an oral exam of reflexes and strength and talked to me about a few alternative evaluation and treatment options. She is very easy to talk with and I never felt rushed especially when she called me on follow-up to give me MRI results. She took a lot of time to talk through possible next steps.

03/22/2022

Dr. Valdez is absolutely wonderful, she is very competent, very thorough, has excellent bedside manner; makes the client feel comfortable asking questions, makes the client feel they are in good hands. I was so happy that she Is the doctor helping me through this situation, and I would not hesitate to return to her and to send my friends to her. Holy Cross should be proud to have doctors of her caliber.

03/22/2022

Well please.

03/14/2022

I am very please with *Dr. Valdes the way she explain my condition and help me to take care of it.

03/08/2022

Dr Valdes is excellent!

03/04/2022

It was a very positive experience.

02/17/2022

*Dr. Valdes is the most considerate kind understanding doctor I have every met. She take the time to take care of my needs. S[]

02/17/2022

Always good.

02/07/2022

She is very in-tune with my health and what needs to be addressed.

02/04/2022

*Dr. Valdes was awesome - great bedside manner.

01/25/2022

Dr. Valdez and her team were very helpful

01/18/2022

Excellent.

01/18/2022

*Dr. Valdes is the absolute BEST.

01/16/2022

Fine once *Dr. Valdes was ready.

01/10/2022

*Dr. Valdes is wonderful.

12/21/2021

Dr. Valdes took time to test and understand my problem.

12/06/2021

Dr Valdes is very good

11/10/2021

*Dr. Valdes is the most compassionate & competent doctor I have seen.

11/04/2021

I love *Dr. Valdes. Takes her time to answer any and all questions. Explains things very well and easy to understand.

11/01/2021

*Dr. C. Valdes has provided me excellent care, recommendation & counsel.

10/19/2021

All very informative and professional.

10/12/2021

The best

09/27/2021

*Dr. Valdes is a very caring & understanding doctor. She listens to the problems you have & explains the best way to solve them -

09/08/2021

*Dr. Valdes is a very rare doctor. She actually listens to her patients. I am very impressed every time I see he with how much she knows about my physical problems. She is always very kind. She never rushes me about anything.

08/25/2021

Extremely professional staff and physician.

08/13/2021

Excellent doctor.

07/29/2021

Very GOOD.

07/16/2021

Excellent as always.

07/16/2021

I cannot speak more highly of *Dr. Valdes. She called after hours to continue searching for answers to my problems & scheduled more tests.

06/29/2021

Excellent doctor. Very pleasant & easy to work with.

06/23/2021

Very good five star Dr..

06/11/2021

Great.

05/21/2021

Polite, dedicated, professional, knowledgeable, caring etc.

05/21/2021

This doctor is the most courteous, respectful, professional & caring dr. I have ever had. I wish I could see *Dr. Valdes for all my medical needs.

05/18/2021

always good

05/07/2021

Excellent.

04/21/2021

*Dr. Valdes was honest & suggested additional opinions.

04/19/2021

She was very concerned about my questions concerning GBS and the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine shot. There were no answers to be found as it is a rare condition. I felt better after talking to her.

04/05/2021

Attentive & caring.

03/31/2021

She is an excellent doctor (*Dr. Valdes).

03/26/2021

She is good doctor.

03/01/2021

Very good experience - she was cordial, helpful & understanding.

02/17/2021

Everyone was wonderful respect of my time and concerns.

02/15/2021

*Dr. Valdes is excellent & very caring.

02/08/2021

Very caring and gives a thorough exam personable takes the time to really take care of you

02/05/2021

Of all approximately 11 doctors I have at Holy Cross - she is #1! She spends more time explaining everything to me and always treats me with a smile!

02/05/2021

Could not be better.

02/03/2021

Excellent doctor, a favorite provider, very pleasant.
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