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Luis Francisco Hidalgo Ponce

Luis Francisco Hidalgo Ponce, MD

Cardiology, Echocardiography, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5 (186 ratings)

Provider Groups

  • Holy Cross Medical Group

Primary Contact

954-772-2136
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Provider Groups

  • Holy Cross Medical Group

Primary Contact
954-772-2136
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nuclear Cardiology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Cardiology Associates Of Fort Lauderdale

4725 N Federal Hwy
Ste 401
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Aetna/Coventry Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Avmed Commercial HMO/PPO
  • Cigna HMO/PPO
  • Devoted Health (Medicare Advantage)
  • Positive Health (Medicare Advantage)
  • SOLIS (Medicare Advantage)
  • Molina Exchange
  • Simply/Better Health Medicaid
  • Sunshine Medicaid
  • Aetna (PPO)
  • Aetna (HMO)
  • Aetna (Medicare Replacement PPO)
  • Traditional Medicaid
  • Tricare East - Humana Military Tricare (Tricare)
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE (PPO)
  • United/Neighborhood Health HMO
  • Avmed Marketplace
  • Cigna Marketplace Connect/ifp/epo
  • Healthspring (Cigna) Medicare Advantage
  • Florida Blue Marketplace (except myblue or blue select)
  • Florida Blue Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare HMO commercial
  • Ambetter Marketplace
  • Oscar Marketplace
  • Preferred Care Partners Medicare HMO
  • SOLIS Medicare HMO
  • United Healthcare HMO Medicare
  • United Healthcare PPO Medicare
  • Wellcare Medicare HMO/PPO
  • Careplus Medicare HMO
  • Humana Medicare HMO/PPO
  • Broward PACE
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Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Academico De Medicina Alberto Hurtado (2010)

Residency:
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (2015)

Fellowship:
Westchester Medical Center (NY) (2018)

Board Certifications

Echocardiography, National Board of (2019)

Echocardiography, Echocardiography, National Board of (2019)

Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2018)

Nuclear Cardiology, Certification Board (2018)

Nuclear Cardiology, Certification Board of (2018)

Nuclear Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Certification Board of (2018)

Internal Medicine, American Board of (2015)

Provider Groups

Holy Cross Medical Group

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

(186 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.

63 Reviews

03/06/2026

Excelente

03/06/2026

Mostly pleased with Dr. Hildago. The staff is very good and caring, seem competent and friendly. Always positive attitude.

03/05/2026

✔️

03/04/2026

Dr. Hidalgo appears to truly care about my health and clearly answered my questions. I was treated with upmost respect.

02/27/2026

My doctor ordered a diagnostic test. I completed the test in December, and it had abnormal bad results. Immediate action should have been taken. Instead, the test results were not reviewed by the medical team until more than 2 months after the results were available.

02/23/2026

Professional and friendly

02/13/2026

Impressed with his intricate knowledge of the heart but also other systems that can affect the heart. He seems too young to know so much and I felt blessed to be in his care

02/12/2026

Well pleased with my visit

02/11/2026

Cannot say enough about Dr. Hidalgo. He is AMAZING!

02/10/2026

Very intimate. I'm not used to that

02/04/2026

HE IS VERY PERSONABLE. I FELT VERY COMFORTABLE WITH HIM AND HIS KNOWLEDGE

02/04/2026

Excellent doctor.

02/02/2026

Very thorough and helpful.

02/02/2026

Excellent physician staff

01/28/2026

just overall a good experience

01/21/2026

Everyone was very nice.1

01/19/2026

I've established Dr. Hidalgo as my cardiologist and will see him in three months for follow up.

01/16/2026

Provided a great plan

01/15/2026

Very happy to meet him .

01/13/2026

The more visits I have with Dr. H, the better the experience, which is good for anything but especially true with the medical field.

12/18/2025

Dr Hidalgo is very attentive about my well being.

12/15/2025

Todo bien segun lo manifeste anteriormente

11/26/2025

VERY GOOD HANDS ON!

11/18/2025

I highly recommend him.

11/18/2025

I would recommend Dr. Hidalgo to family and friends knowing they will be getting excellent care.

11/18/2025

I am very lucky to have him as my cardiologist.

11/13/2025

Very thorough in approving my procedure.

11/12/2025

I have a heart condition, which based on my lifestyle, I would have never expected. Dr. Hidalgo has been very thorough in explaining the cause of my condition and the future assessment and treatment plan. Excellent!

11/10/2025

Dr. Hidalgo explained everything to me to the "T"! I have 110% confidence in him and the staff. I will stay with him as my cardiologist. He is well educated, articulate and I am lucky to have him.

10/27/2025

Thorough

10/23/2025

I would highly recommend him to everyone!!

10/23/2025

Muy amable y tomo el tiempo para explicarme.

10/17/2025

I trust Dr Hidalgo to improve my health.

10/14/2025

Muy profesional

10/07/2025

I went to Dr. Helga to get clearance for Dr. Piazzi from orthopedics from Holy Cross orthopedic department to do my PCP. I have not gotten a response from the doctor at all. I left more than several messages and still I get no response. I’m in major pain. I need the treatment done on my hips as soon as possible. I need your help please. I need a contact to talk to me from that office. It’s from Dr. McRoberts office, Dr. Pizzi for orthopedic please tell them to contact me as soon as possible please

09/12/2025

Excellent Dr.

09/11/2025

Dr. Hidalgo Ponce is very nice and is willing to answer any questions that I might have.

09/10/2025

Dr Hidalgo was outstanding!!

09/08/2025

Me demostró no solo interés en mi como paciente, sino que me contestó mis preguntas e inquietudes.

08/27/2025

Every visit with Dr. Hidalgo has been EXCEPTIONAL!!!He is thorough. He explains everything. He listens and then offers suggested treatment and tests. BRAVO!!!

08/26/2025

i had no problem with the communication with Dr. Hidalgo . he was great.

08/25/2025

Took his time to explain all

08/14/2025

Great team.

08/13/2025

Muy atento, professional y muy preparado en su materia

08/05/2025

He is the best

08/05/2025

First time with Dr. Hidalgo. He was thorough and answered all questions. Advised on changes before adding more drugs.

08/04/2025

Very satisfied

08/04/2025

Thoughtful, knowledgeable and courteous.

08/04/2025

took time to answer my questions which I had prepared in advance of appointment

07/21/2025

Very Clear and easy to talk to

07/17/2025

I am very pleased that Dr. Hidalgo was willing to accept me as a patient! He is very easy to talk with, is open to questions and is very respectful.

07/16/2025

Very knowledgeable and did not rush. Took his time to explain and recommend the best treatment and advice.

07/15/2025

Dr. Hidalgo explain things to me regarding my heart situation in a way that I was able to understand. He showed concern and care for my well-being. He gave me advice as to how I should proceed that made me feel comfortable.

07/11/2025

I've been using this group for years. Dr. Russo before Dr. Hildago

07/10/2025

Remembers his patients making a comfortable ambient for the patient

07/10/2025

Listened to my concerns and addressed them

07/09/2025

He is very thorough and caring.

07/08/2025

This Cardiologist became my husbands Dr. after Dr. Russo moved on.My husband is an Internist .I was Dr. Molly Zacharias patient.She moved on and I was happy to be accepted by Dr Hidalgo as his patient.I am an R.N./Bs ,so as we are neither of us Lay people we recognize good fellow People in the Medical Profession.

07/07/2025

I have complete trust in Dr. Hidalgo, and his team.W

05/27/2025

Asistente de médico y el cardiólogo excelente fui muy bien atendida

05/20/2025

Dr Hildago was kind, professional, knowledgeable, listened, with empathy

05/14/2025

Dr. Hidalgo is WONDERFUL!!!

05/12/2025

Dr Hildago is wonderful and takes the time to explain things in a way I understand. He is very smart and kind.
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