Sleep doctor near Hollywood, FL

Dr. Camilo Ruiz treats sleep apnea, insomnia and other sleep problems at his office in Fort Lauderdale, a straight run up I-95 from Hollywood. Follow-ups can often be done by telehealth.

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

Is there a sleep specialist near Hollywood, FL?

Yes. Dr. Camilo Ruiz, board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine, sees Hollywood patients at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about 11 miles north of downtown Hollywood by I-95. He evaluates snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia and daytime sleepiness, orders home or in-lab sleep studies when needed, and offers telehealth follow-ups so you don't make the drive every time.

What Hollywood patients tell us before their first visit

My wife says I stop breathing at night, and I keep putting off getting it checked.
I wake up at 3 a.m. and can't get back to sleep, and I don't want to live on sleeping pills.
I fall asleep watching TV every evening and I'm worried about dozing on I-95.
My primary care doctor told me to see a sleep specialist, but the wait was months.
I already have blood pressure and sugar to manage and want one doctor who sees the whole picture.

How Dr. Ruiz makes care easy from Hollywood

One unhurried first visit

Your first appointment covers your sleep, your health history and your medicines in one sitting, so you leave with a plan instead of a string of referrals.

Home sleep apnea testing

If sleep apnea is likely, many people can do the test in their own bed and bring the device back, instead of spending a night away from home.

In-house overnight studies when needed

Some problems need a full overnight study. The practice runs those in its own sleep rooms at the Fort Lauderdale office.

Telehealth for follow-ups

Results reviews, CPAP check-ins and insomnia follow-ups can often be done by video, which saves the round trip down I-95.

Primary care in the same office

Because Dr. Ruiz is also board-certified in internal medicine, he can manage blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol alongside your sleep care.

Getting here from Hollywood

Distance: About 11 miles from downtown Hollywood
Typical drive: About 20 to 30 minutes, longer at rush hour

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

Directions from Hollywood

1.Take I-95 north from Hollywood Boulevard or Sheridan Street.
2.Stay on I-95 past the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the I-595 interchange.
3.Exit at Davie Boulevard and head east toward downtown Fort Lauderdale.
4.The office is at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, a short drive east of Andrews Avenue. Use the directions button for live traffic.

Landmarks on the way

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport · I-595 interchange · Broward Health Medical Center, near the office

From Hollywood to our Fort Lauderdale office

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Is the drive from Hollywood worth it for a sleep doctor?

For most sleep problems, the number of trips matters more than the distance. A typical path is one in-person evaluation, a sleep test, and a results visit. With home sleep apnea testing and telehealth, several of those steps can happen without coming back to the office.

What you get for the drive is a physician who is board-certified in two fields. Sleep trouble is tangled up with weight, blood pressure, heart rhythm, mood and medicines. Dr. Ruiz looks at those in the same visit, so a CPAP plan and a blood pressure plan don't come from two offices that never talk.

The office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If a morning I-95 commute is a problem, ask for an appointment later in the day.

What if I already have a primary care doctor in Hollywood?

That's common, and you can keep them. Many patients come to Dr. Ruiz only for their sleep care: the evaluation, the sleep study, and treatment such as CPAP or CBT-I for insomnia. Your results and plan can be shared with your doctor in Hollywood so everyone is working from the same information.

Some patients later decide to move their primary care to the practice as well, often through the concierge program, which includes 24/7 phone and email access to the doctor and same- or next-day appointments. That is a choice, not a requirement for sleep care.

Visits are available in English or Spanish. Bring a list of your medicines and, if you have one, a partner who has watched you sleep.

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.

Who you'll see

Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine.
Clinical assistant professor at the Nova Southeastern, FIU and FAU medical schools, as listed on the practice's own site.
Overnight sleep studies in the practice's own sleep rooms, plus home sleep apnea testing.
One office, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, a few blocks from Broward Health Medical Center.

Care for patients from Hollywood

Also near the office: Las Olas, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Plantation, Hallandale Beach, Davie, Sunrise, Tamarac, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Aventura, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Weston, Parkland, Boca Raton, Delray Beach

Common questions

How far is the office from Hollywood?

About 11 miles north of downtown Hollywood, usually 20 to 30 minutes by I-95. Traffic can add time at rush hour, so use the directions link for a live estimate.

Do I need a referral to see Dr. Ruiz?

That depends on your insurance plan. Call (954) 839-6987 and the team will check your benefits and tell you whether your plan needs one.

Can I do my sleep study at home in Hollywood?

Often, yes. If Dr. Ruiz suspects obstructive sleep apnea and you're a good fit, a home sleep apnea test lets you sleep in your own bed. Some people need an overnight study at the office instead.

Are telehealth visits available?

Yes. After your first evaluation, many follow-ups, such as reviewing results or checking how CPAP is going, can be done by video.

Written by Sleep & Internal Medicine Specialists. Last updated October 25, 2026. 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.