Sleep and primary care doctor near Coral Springs, FL
Busy households in Coral Springs often put a parent's own sleep last. Dr. Camilo Ruiz sees adults from the area at his single office in Fort Lauderdale, roughly 18 to 20 miles southeast, for sleep problems and everyday medical care.
Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine
Who treats insomnia and snoring for adults from Coral Springs?
Adults from Coral Springs can see Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about 18 to 20 miles away by the Sawgrass Expressway or Florida's Turnpike. He holds board certification in both sleep medicine and internal medicine, so a parent worn down by insomnia or loud snoring can get a sleep evaluation and ongoing primary care from the same physician.
What parents from Coral Springs often say
- By the time the kids are asleep and lunches are packed, my own mind won't switch off.
- My husband's snoring shakes the bedroom, and now the baby monitor picks it up too.
- I keep a sleep schedule for everyone in the house except myself.
- Between practices, carpools and work, I can't fit separate trips to a sleep doctor and a regular doctor.
- I've tried melatonin and sleepy-time tea for months, and I still lie awake until two.
How the visit fits a family calendar
Sleep and checkup in one appointment
Because Dr. Ruiz is also an internist, a first visit can cover your sleep complaint along with blood pressure, weight, labs and the medicines you already take.
Insomnia treatment without a pill-first approach
Care for trouble sleeping starts with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). Somnera, the online CBT-I program he designed, lets you work through steps at home after bedtime routines are done.
A snoring test you take home
When obstructive sleep apnea seems likely, a home sleep apnea test is often enough. You wear the small device one night in your own bed and return it, so nobody has to arrange overnight childcare.
Video check-ins instead of another drive
Many follow-ups, such as going over test results or tracking progress with CBT-I, can happen by telehealth from your kitchen table in Coral Springs.
Help for night owls
Adults whose body clock runs late, so they can't fall asleep until the early morning hours, can be evaluated for a circadian rhythm disorder and given a plan to shift the schedule.
Driving down from Coral Springs
- Distance
- Roughly 18 to 20 miles, depending on where in Coral Springs you start
- Typical drive
- Usually 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Directions from Coral Springs
- 1.From the western side of the city, pick up the Sawgrass Expressway heading south toward I-595.
- 2.From the eastern side, Florida's Turnpike south is another option that also connects with I-595.
- 3.Follow I-595 east until it meets I-95, then go north on I-95 for the short stretch to Davie Boulevard.
- 4.Leave I-95 at Davie Boulevard and drive east into Fort Lauderdale.
- 5.Look for 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, east of Andrews Avenue. Press the directions button for a route based on current traffic.
Landmarks on the way
Sawgrass Mills mall, close to the south end of the Sawgrass Expressway · Broward Health Medical Center, a few blocks from the office
From Coral Springs to our Fort Lauderdale office
Open in Google MapsWhen a parent's insomnia becomes a habit
It is a common pattern for parents. Years of night feedings, sick kids and early school drop-offs train the brain to stay alert in bed. Long after the children sleep through the night, the parent still doesn't.
Dr. Ruiz treats chronic insomnia in adults with CBT-I first. It looks at the habits and worries that keep you awake, then resets your time in bed with a sleep diary and small, steady changes. Medicine may be part of the plan when it makes sense, but it isn't the starting point.
Some people prefer to begin with Somnera, his online CBT-I program, on their own schedule. Others want guided visits, in person or by video. Either way, a parent in Coral Springs can do most of the work from home and come to the office only when an exam or test is needed.
Snoring, teenagers and who the practice sees
Loud snoring in an adult is worth checking, because it can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing repeatedly pauses during sleep. A partner's description of gasping or long silences is useful, so bring them along or ask them to write down what they notice.
Parents also ask about their teenagers, who often stay up late and struggle to wake for school. Internal medicine is care for adults, so please call the office before booking for anyone under 18 and the team will tell you whether Dr. Ruiz can see them or whether a pediatric specialist is the better fit.
For the adults in the household, one practice can handle sleep testing, treatment and routine checkups. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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.
Facts about the practice
- Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, holds board certification in sleep medicine and in internal medicine.
- He designed Somnera, an online CBT-I program for adults with insomnia.
- Home sleep apnea tests plus overnight studies in the practice's own sleep rooms.
- Visits in English or Spanish, at one office: 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.
Care for patients from Coral Springs
- Insomnia
- CBT-I for insomnia
- Sleep apnea
- Circadian rhythm disorders
- Internal medicine
- 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, Weston, Parkland, Boca Raton, Delray Beach
Common questions
Is there an office in Coral Springs?
No. The practice has one office, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Patients from Coral Springs drive in for exams and testing, and many follow-ups can be done by video.
Can Dr. Ruiz be my family's regular doctor?
He can be the primary care doctor for the adults in your family, since internal medicine is adult care. Children and teens should see a pediatrician; call first if you have a question about someone under 18.
How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs?
Usually 30 to 45 minutes for about 18 to 20 miles, using the Sawgrass Expressway or Florida's Turnpike, then I-595 and I-95. School-hour and rush-hour traffic can add more.
I don't want sleeping pills. What else is there?
CBT-I is the first treatment Dr. Ruiz uses for chronic insomnia. It can be done with him in the office, by telehealth, or on your own through Somnera, his online program.
My spouse snores. Do they need to sleep at a lab?
Not always. If sleep apnea is the likely cause and there are no complicating conditions, a home sleep apnea test is often the first step. Some people need an overnight study at the office.
Written by Sleep & Internal Medicine Specialists. Last updated . This page is general information, not medical advice for your situation.
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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.