Snoring and sleep apnea care near Hallandale Beach, FL
Dr. Camilo Ruiz evaluates loud snoring and sleep apnea for adults from Hallandale Beach at his Fort Lauderdale office. Once treatment is set up, many CPAP check-ins can happen by video.
Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine
Who treats snoring and sleep apnea for Hallandale Beach residents?
Dr. Camilo Ruiz, a physician board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine, treats adults from Hallandale Beach at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about 10 to 12 miles north. He works out whether snoring points to sleep apnea, arranges a home test or an overnight study, and follows up on CPAP by telehealth so you are not driving up I-95 for every adjustment.
What we hear from people in Hallandale Beach
- My neighbors in the condo can hear me snore through the wall.
- I was given a CPAP years ago and nobody has looked at it since.
- The mask leaks and I end up pulling it off halfway through the night.
- I'm retired, so why am I tired every afternoon?
- My husband gasps in his sleep and I lie there listening to make sure he starts again.
- I take medicines for my heart and pressure and want my sleep care to fit with them.
How Dr. Ruiz handles snoring and CPAP for Hallandale Beach patients
Sorting simple snoring from apnea
Not every snorer has sleep apnea. The first visit looks at your symptoms, airway, weight, medicines and what a bed partner has noticed before deciding on testing.
Testing that suits you
Many people can use a home sleep apnea test in their own bed. If health conditions make that less reliable, an overnight study is done in the practice's private sleep rooms.
A fresh look at an old CPAP
If you already own a machine, bring it in. Dr. Ruiz can review the settings, the mask and how you are using it, and decide whether anything needs to change.
Video follow-ups for machine data
Many CPAP check-ins, including reviewing usage and leaks, can be done by telehealth from your living room.
Medicines and conditions reviewed together
As an internist, Dr. Ruiz considers heart, blood pressure and other conditions when planning sleep treatment, which matters for older adults on several prescriptions.
Route from Hallandale Beach
- Distance
- About 10 to 12 miles north
- Typical drive
- Roughly 20 to 35 minutes, depending on traffic
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Directions from Hallandale Beach
- 1.Take Hallandale Beach Boulevard west to I-95.
- 2.Go north on I-95, passing Hollywood and the airport.
- 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. Another option is to stay on Federal Highway (US-1) north the whole way.
- 5.The office is at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue. Use the directions button to check live traffic before you go.
Landmarks on the way
Gulfstream Park · Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport · Broward Health Medical Center, close to the office
From Hallandale Beach to our Fort Lauderdale office
Open in Google MapsSnoring in a condo building is rarely just a noise problem
Thin walls and close neighbors mean snoring in a Hallandale Beach high-rise can become a social issue. But the bigger concern is what loud snoring can signal. When the airway narrows or closes during sleep, breathing pauses and restarts, and sleep is broken up many times without you knowing.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute notes that untreated obstructive sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure and other heart problems. That is one reason Dr. Ruiz takes snoring seriously in older adults, especially those already treated for heart or pressure conditions.
A first visit sorts out whether testing is needed. If it is, you may be able to sleep at home with a small test device. Some people do better with a full overnight study, which takes place in a private bedroom at the Fort Lauderdale office.
Keeping CPAP comfortable without frequent trips
Getting a CPAP machine is only the start. Masks wear out, faces change, pressure needs shift, and plenty of people quietly stop using the device when it becomes uncomfortable. Regular check-ins help catch those problems early.
For patients in Hallandale Beach, many of those check-ins can be done by video. Dr. Ruiz can go over your usage, mask leaks and how rested you feel, then suggest changes. An office visit is planned when something needs a hands-on look, such as a mask refit.
Concierge members have extra flexibility, with 24/7 phone and email access to the doctor and same- or next-day appointments. Whether you join or not, visits are offered in English or Spanish, and the practice sees adults, retirees included.
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.
Your physician
- Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, holds board certification in sleep medicine and in internal medicine.
- Overnight studies are performed in the practice's own sleep rooms, and home sleep apnea testing is available.
- Clinical assistant professor at the Nova Southeastern, FIU and FAU medical schools.
Care for patients from Hallandale Beach
Also near the office: Las Olas, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Plantation, Hollywood, Davie, Sunrise, Tamarac, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Aventura, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Weston, Parkland, Boca Raton, Delray Beach
Common questions
Does the practice have a location in Hallandale Beach?
No. There is only one office, and it is in Fort Lauderdale at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, about 10 to 12 miles north of Hallandale Beach.
I already have a CPAP. Can Dr. Ruiz take over my follow-up?
Yes. Bring your machine and mask to the first visit. He will review how it is working and set up follow-ups, many of which can be done by telehealth.
Is snoring always a sign of sleep apnea?
No. Some snoring is harmless. Loud snoring with pauses in breathing, gasping, or heavy daytime tiredness is worth an evaluation.
Can older adults do a home sleep test?
Many can. Dr. Ruiz decides based on your health. If heart or lung conditions make a home test less reliable, he may recommend an overnight study at the office instead.
What are the office hours?
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Mid-morning appointments can help you avoid the heaviest I-95 traffic.
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.