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About Ivan Federico Rubel
Emory Affiliation
Emory Physician Group Practice
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Academic Title
Assistant Professor
Year Started Practicing
2024
About the Provider
Dr. Rubel has extensive experience in Orthopaedics, beginning with his residency and fellowship at the Italian Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 1993 to 2000. Internationally, Rubel completed fellowships in the U.S. at the University of Louisville, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and The Hospital for Special Surgery between 1999-2001. He also served as Director of Orthopaedics at Kings County Hospital in New York. From 2006, he has been the Director of Orthopaedics and a consultant at FLENI Institute in Buenos Aires, with surgical privileges across several major hospitals in Argentina and South America where he is renowned for his surgical techniques in patients with Neurological disabling conditions. Most recently, in 2023-2024, he joined Emory School of Medicine's Orthopaedics Department.
Dr. Rubel's orthopedic practice provides specialized care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries caused by traumatic events such as accidents and falls. His main areas of clinical interest are complex skeletal reconstruction from high energy trauma, joint replacement surgery and their complications, and orthopaedic infections. His practice is equipped with advanced surgical and diagnostic technologies, offering comprehensive treatment for fractures, dislocations, and complex injuries to bones, joints, and ligaments.
Dr. Rubel works closely with a multidisciplinary team of emergency physicians, radiologists, and physical therapists to ensure seamless, high-quality care from the initial injury through recovery. His trauma practice also emphasizes cutting-edge techniques, to improve outcomes and recovery times. In addition to emergency surgical interventions, Dr. Rubel provides follow-up care to ensure proper healing, rehabilitation, and restoration of mobility for his patients, especially those with neurological conditions.
Interpretive Services
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Locations
- Emory at Miller Grove
- 2745 Dekalb Medical Parkway, Lithonia, GA 30058
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- phone: 404-778-3350
- Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta
- 21 Ortho Lane, Fl 1, Atlanta, GA 30329
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- phone: 404-778-3350
Expertise
Education
- Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, Transitional Year, 2024
- Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, 2001
- Fellowship: University of Louisville Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000
- Fellowship: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999
- Residency: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997
- Medical Education: Facultad De Medicina, MD, 1992
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
385 ratingsThe 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 3/31/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
Excellent service
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2026
It was great he gave me a steroid injection (which is helping), but I didn't know about the fluid aspiration. However, I look forward to seeing the results!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr Rubel is a great surgeon and has saved my arm,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Everyone Knows There Job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Rubel is outstanding. He cares for his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
He answered all my questions that concerns me,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr Rubel is AWESOME
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Dr Rubel is great surgeon,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Great experience!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Service was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
A very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Overall, a great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
All the time I tell All of my grit and ppl I come in contact with how Great his team is. From start to finish it was wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Grateful to have met Dr Rubel.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
This was a very disappointing experience. Dr. Rubel obviously spent no time preparing for the visit prior to entering the room. He had the incorrect date for my injury, which obviously impacts his interpretation of my follow up x-ray and the management. He did not look at my previous images, even though I made every effort to have the images sent and received confirmation the previous week that the images were received by Emory, and reviewed. When I offered him the CDs containing my previous images, he did not even take them from me.His advice regarding allowed activities after my pelvis fracture was generic.To make things worse, he did not examine me. The only contact he made with me was when he shook my hand. He did into evaluative my gait, range of motion, tenderness or anything. When asked about a timeline when I could return to driving, my job and other activities, he essentially told me I could do whatever I wanted. He did not recommend physical therapy. I had to ask for it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Dr Rubel is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Excellent experience! Thank you so much.!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr Rubel is top tier. Very professional, knowledgeable and easy to understand for my follow up visits ( from surgery). Also, very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Very good absolutely fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Rubel is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Professional,knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Excellent and informative as to what to expect in the future as my hip replacement settles in. I also had my stitches taken out with very little discomfort. Great job in answering all my questions.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
I had a better conversation with the nurse/assistant than I did with the Dr. Rubel. Because I had mentioned strongly considering a hip replacement to the nurse/assistant, Dr. Rubel immediately came in with the ending in mind without talking through my actual condition. It felt as though he became frustrated with my questions to get a better understanding of my condition, spoke to my mother more than me, and seemed eager to pass me off to another doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
I absolutely love this clinic. I have never seen an office that runs this smoothly all the time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
He was very knowledgeable concerning my condition. Very detailed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Highly recommend
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
All the experience I had with this doctor was better than the last I had from another area and I think they are some good doctors Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Definitely would recommend based off my experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Put me at ease immediately. Knowledgeable and professional with a great sense of humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Great information
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Good. My daughter and I feel confident about Dr. Rubel.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
I found Dr.Rubel to be especially attentive to my description of my medical problem. He was exceptionally professional and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr RubelIs pleasant professional and a tremendous asset to Emory. I'm blessed he was available to reconstruct my knee on a Saturday morning.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Wonderful bedside manner
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2025
Doctor spent only 5 minutes with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
Dr. Rubel and staff were excellent. I feel very confident in him for my upcoming knee replacement
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/14/2025
Dr Rubel is excellent. Easy to understand, gives clear expectations post surgery, caring and empathetic to any issues. Excellent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Absolutely my best medical experience I've ever had.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
The doctor never came in for exam and see how I was doing, this was my first visit after surgery. Very disappointed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
It was a great blessing to be there. The sacrifices Dr. Rubel & his staff made were heartwarming & very special.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2025
I highly recommend Emory Hospital
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
Dr. Rubel is the best! I will recommend him as much as I can.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Thanks is an understatement regarding the care that Dr Rubel and staff provided during my hospital stay. Iam indebted, grateful and this experience has humbled me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Good job everyone on your team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2025
Dr Rubel is an excellent surgeon. He was very communicative with the planned surgery. He also provides ongoing updates as I progressed to heal- which was quite the process. My experience with Dr Rubel was top tier.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
Good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
Highly recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Dr Rubel is a wonderful, caring doctor. I have been going to doctors for over 45 years and have never experienced the genuine "bedside manner " as extraordinary as Dr. Rubel. This was my first visit with D. Rubel and I'm so thankful to God I found him and trust him to perform the surgery I need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2025
Dr Rubel is a very professional and personable surgeon who put me at ease concerning my knee surgery before, during, and after the procedure. I highly recommend him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Simply superb!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Thank you Dr. Rubel and team!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Dr. Ivan Rubel is a great asset for Emory
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/25/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Cannot speak highly enough of Dr. Rubel and his entire team. Listened well. Clear, helpful explanations and instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
Very professional
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2024
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Excellent care by Dr Rubel and staff
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Everyone was VERY helpful and compassionate.they cared about your thoughts and feelings
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Great
