Insomnia and sleep doctor near Davie, FL

Dr. Camilo Ruiz earned his medical degree at Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Today he sees patients from Davie at his office in Fort Lauderdale, roughly 10 to 12 miles east.

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Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine

Where can people in Davie get help for insomnia or a broken sleep schedule?

People from Davie can see Dr. Camilo Ruiz, a sleep medicine and internal medicine specialist, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about 10 to 12 miles east by I-595 and I-95. He treats insomnia with CBT-I first, helps with body clocks that run late or early, and evaluates snoring and sleep apnea for adults.

Things Davie families and students mention

I can't fall asleep before 2 a.m., and my 8 o'clock class is brutal.
Since the baby arrived, even when I get the chance to sleep, I can't.
My husband snores and I've started to notice he stops breathing.
I've tried every sleep app and melatonin, and nothing sticks.
Rotating shifts at work have scrambled my days and nights.
Quiero una consulta en español para mi papá.

What care looks like for Davie patients

Insomnia treatment without leaning on pills

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, comes first. It works on the habits and worries that keep you awake, with medicine considered only when it fits.

Somnera, if you'd like to start online

Dr. Ruiz designed Somnera, an online CBT-I program, for adults who want to begin working on their sleep at home on their own time.

Resetting a late or early body clock

For a schedule stuck too late or too early, he looks at light, timing and routines and builds a plan to shift it step by step.

Testing that matches the question

If snoring or pauses in breathing are part of the story, the test may be done at home or overnight in the practice's sleep rooms.

Video follow-ups

Much of insomnia care is reviewing a sleep diary and adjusting the plan, which often works well by telehealth from Davie.

Driving from Davie

Distance: About 10 to 12 miles from central Davie
Typical drive: Around 20 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic

Sleep & Internal Medicine Specialists
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Directions from Davie

1.Get on I-595 heading east, from University Drive or another nearby entrance.
2.Follow I-595 east until it meets I-95, then take I-95 north.
3.Leave I-95 at Davie Boulevard and drive east toward downtown Fort Lauderdale.
4.Turn toward S.E. 2nd Avenue, east of Andrews Avenue, where the office is at number 1319.
5.Check the live directions button before you leave for the quickest route at that hour.

Landmarks on the way

Nova Southeastern University, near I-595 in Davie · The I-595 and I-95 interchange · Broward Health Medical Center, close to the office

From Davie to our Fort Lauderdale office

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Why CBT-I comes before sleeping pills

When insomnia hangs on for months, the problem is usually no longer whatever started it. Lying awake, watching the clock and sleeping in to make up for it all teach the brain that bed is a place for struggling. CBT-I is built to undo that pattern.

With Dr. Ruiz, it is a structured plan over several weeks. You keep a simple sleep diary, set a steady wake-up time, and gradually line up your time in bed with the sleep you actually get. He also helps with the racing thoughts that show up at night. Expert sleep groups such as the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend CBT-I as a first treatment for chronic insomnia in adults.

Some Davie patients start with Somnera, the online program he designed, and book a visit if they want more guidance. Medicine is still an option when it makes sense.

Late nights, early classes and shifted body clocks

Davie has college campuses nearby, plus plenty of working parents juggling school drop-offs, so schedules here are rarely simple. For some people the issue is not insomnia at all but a body clock that has drifted. They can sleep fine, just not at the hours their life requires.

Dr. Ruiz starts by mapping when you naturally get sleepy and wake up, how much light you get and when, and what your week demands. From there, a plan might include consistent wake times, morning light, adjusted evening routines and, in some cases, carefully timed medicine.

For students and staff, a few weeks of steady changes can make early commitments feel far less punishing. Shift workers get a plan built around the rotation they actually work.

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.

Connections to Davie

Dr. Camilo Ruiz earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Davie.
Clinical assistant professor at the medical schools of NSU, FIU and FAU.
Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine, and a fellow of the AASM and ACOI (FAASM, FACOI).

Care for patients from Davie

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Common questions

How long does it take to get there from Davie?

Roughly 20 to 35 minutes for about 10 to 12 miles, using I-595 and I-95. Rush hour can stretch that, so check the live directions first.

Will I have to take sleeping pills?

Not necessarily. Dr. Ruiz starts insomnia care with CBT-I. Medicine can be part of the plan when it is the right fit for you.

Can a college student be seen?

Yes, adult students are welcome. Call (954) 839-6987 to check how your insurance applies before the first visit.

What is Somnera?

It is an online CBT-I program Dr. Ruiz designed, so you can begin working on insomnia at home and see him in person if you need more help.

Does the practice have an office in Davie?

No. Patients from Davie are seen at the one office, 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, and many follow-ups can be done by telehealth.

Written by Sleep & Internal Medicine Specialists. Last updated October 26, 2026. This page is general information, not medical advice for your situation.

Sources

American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Behavioral and psychological treatments for chronic insomnia disorder in adults: a clinical practice guideline (2021)

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.