Board-certified sleep physician near Boca Raton, FL
Dr. Camilo Ruiz has no office in Palm Beach County. Patients make the trip from Boca Raton, about 25 miles north, because one physician covers sleep medicine and internal medicine, and much of the follow-up can happen remotely.
Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine
Is it worth driving from Boca Raton to see Dr. Camilo Ruiz?
For many Boca Raton patients it is. Dr. Ruiz is board-certified in both sleep medicine and internal medicine and teaches as a clinical assistant professor at the FAU medical school, among others. His office is at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, roughly 25 miles south on I-95. Home sleep apnea testing and telehealth follow-ups keep the number of drives low.
Why people from Boca Raton reach out
- I've seen a sleep doctor and a separate internist, and neither one connected my fatigue to the rest of my health.
- My calendar is full of travel and meetings, so I need a doctor I can actually reach.
- I suspect sleep apnea, but I can't block out a night in a lab during a busy quarter.
- Jet lag and late calls have wrecked my sleep schedule.
- I want a physician who teaches and keeps current, even if it means a longer drive.
Keeping the trips from Boca Raton to a minimum
Two specialties, one physician
Dr. Ruiz is board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine, so sleep symptoms, blood pressure, metabolism and medicines are reviewed in one evaluation.
Testing in your own bed
When obstructive sleep apnea is suspected and a home test is appropriate, you take the device home for a night and return it, with no overnight stay in Fort Lauderdale.
Video visits for most follow-ups
Results discussions, treatment adjustments and progress checks can usually be handled by telehealth from your home or office in Palm Beach County.
Concierge access for demanding schedules
The practice's concierge program includes 24/7 phone and email access to Dr. Ruiz and same- or next-day appointments, which suits executives and frequent travelers.
A plan for a body clock out of sync
Irregular hours and frequent time-zone changes can be evaluated as a circadian rhythm problem, with a schedule built around your real calendar.
The drive from Boca Raton
- Distance
- About 25 miles from central Boca Raton
- Typical drive
- Typically 35 to 55 minutes, depending on traffic
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Directions from Boca Raton
- 1.Get on I-95 southbound from Glades Road or another major east-west road in Boca Raton.
- 2.Stay on I-95 south across the Broward County line and through Pompano Beach.
- 3.Continue past Broward Boulevard and take the Davie Boulevard exit.
- 4.Travel east on Davie Boulevard toward the area just south of downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- 5.Find 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, east of Andrews Avenue. The directions button gives a live route and arrival time.
Landmarks on the way
Florida Atlantic University, near Glades Road and I-95 · Broward Health Medical Center, a few blocks from the office
From Boca Raton to our Fort Lauderdale office
Open in Google MapsWhat a dual board-certified physician adds
Sleep problems are seldom only about sleep. Fatigue can come from sleep apnea, thyroid trouble, anemia, depression or a medicine you started last year, and often from more than one of these at once. A sleep specialist who is also trained and certified in internal medicine is in a good position to sort out which causes matter for you.
Dr. Ruiz is a fellow of both the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (FAASM) and the American College of Osteopathic Internists (FACOI). He also serves as a clinical assistant professor at the medical schools of Nova Southeastern University, Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University. FAU's medical school is in Boca Raton, so some patients from the area already know the name.
In practice, that means your first visit looks at the whole picture, and the plan that comes out of it addresses both your sleep and your general health.
Concierge care for executives and frequent travelers
Some patients from Boca Raton choose the practice's concierge program for their primary care as well as sleep care. It includes 24/7 access to Dr. Ruiz by cell phone and email, and same- or next-day appointments when something comes up.
For people who travel often or run on tight schedules, that access changes how care works. A question about a new medicine, a CPAP problem on a business trip, or a sleep schedule thrown off by time zones can go straight to the doctor instead of waiting for the next opening.
Concierge membership is optional. You can come only for a sleep evaluation and keep your current internist. Visits are offered in English or Spanish, Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and the team can explain how the program works when you call.
What to expect
- Step 1
Request a visit
Call the office. We'll find a time and tell you what to bring.
- Step 2
First appointment
Dr. Ruiz goes over your sleep, your health history and what you've already tried.
- Step 3
Testing, if needed
A home or in-lab sleep study, or blood work.
- Step 4
Treatment and follow-up
You leave with a plan, and come back to adjust it.
Credentials and services
- Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine.
- Clinical assistant professor at the NSU, FIU and FAU medical schools; FAU's college of medicine is in Boca Raton.
- Concierge program with 24/7 phone and email access and same- or next-day appointments.
- Home sleep apnea testing, overnight studies in the practice's own sleep rooms, and telehealth follow-ups.
Care for patients from Boca Raton
- Sleep apnea
- Sleep studies
- Circadian rhythm disorders
- Internal medicine
- Insomnia
- Concierge medicine
- Office location and hours
Also near the office: Las Olas, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Plantation, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Davie, Sunrise, Tamarac, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Aventura, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Weston, Parkland, Delray Beach
Common questions
Does Dr. Ruiz see patients in Boca Raton?
He sees patients from Boca Raton at his only office, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. There is no Palm Beach County location, but many follow-ups are done by telehealth.
How long is the drive from Boca Raton?
About 25 miles on I-95, usually 35 to 55 minutes. Morning and late-afternoon traffic can make it longer, so check the directions link before you leave.
How many times will I need to come to the office?
Often just a few. A typical path is an in-person evaluation, a home sleep test you pick up and return, and then video visits. Some people need an overnight study at the office.
What does the concierge program include?
24/7 phone and email access to Dr. Ruiz and same- or next-day appointments. Call (954) 839-6987 for details on how the program works.
Can I keep my primary care doctor in Boca Raton?
Yes. You can come only for sleep care, and your results can be sent to your own doctor. Primary care with Dr. Ruiz is available if you want it.
Written by Sleep & Internal Medicine Specialists. Last updated . This page is general information, not medical advice for your situation.
Schedule an Appointment
Send a request any time, or call Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.