Internal medicine and sleep doctor near Lauderhill, FL
Dr. Camilo Ruiz is board-certified in internal medicine and in sleep medicine, so one physician can follow your blood pressure, your blood sugar and your sleep. His office in Fort Lauderdale is a short drive from Lauderhill, about 7 to 9 miles southeast.
Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine
Can one doctor near Lauderhill manage my blood pressure, diabetes and sleep?
Yes. Adults from Lauderhill can see Dr. Camilo Ruiz, who is board-certified in internal medicine and sleep medicine, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about 7 to 9 miles away. As your primary care doctor he can treat high blood pressure and diabetes, and in the same office he can check for sleep apnea or insomnia that may be making those harder to control.
What Lauderhill patients often bring up
- I'm on three blood pressure pills and the numbers still won't come down.
- My sugar is all over the place, and I'm exhausted no matter how long I stay in bed.
- One doctor for my heart, another for diabetes, another for sleep. I can't keep up with the appointments.
- My son keeps telling me my snoring shakes the walls.
- I want a doctor close enough that I'm not losing half a day for a checkup.
Primary care and sleep care for Lauderhill, under one roof
Your regular internist
Dr. Ruiz can serve as your primary care physician for checkups, blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and the other long-term conditions adults live with.
Asking about sleep at every visit
Because he is also a sleep specialist, questions about snoring, tiredness and restless nights are part of routine care, not a separate referral.
Sleep apnea testing when it's suspected
If your history points that way, a home sleep apnea test or an overnight study in the practice's own sleep rooms can be arranged from the same office.
One medicine list, one plan
Blood pressure pills, diabetes medicines and anything used for sleep are reviewed together, so nothing is prescribed without the full picture.
A short trip, plus telehealth
The office is close to Lauderhill, and many follow-ups, such as going over lab results or checking CPAP progress, can be done by video.
The short drive from Lauderhill
- Distance
- About 7 to 9 miles from central Lauderhill
- Typical drive
- Usually 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Directions from Lauderhill
- 1.Head east on Sunrise Boulevard from Lauderhill, crossing US-441/State Road 7.
- 2.Stay on Sunrise Boulevard east until you reach I-95.
- 3.Take I-95 south and exit at Broward Boulevard.
- 4.Drive east on Broward Boulevard into downtown Fort Lauderdale, then turn south on Andrews Avenue.
- 5.Make your way to S.E. 2nd Avenue, one block east of Andrews, and look for number 1319.
- 6.Open the live directions button first, since Broward Boulevard east from US-441 can also be quicker at some hours.
Landmarks on the way
Central Broward Park in Lauderhill · US-441/State Road 7 · Downtown Fort Lauderdale · Broward Health Medical Center, a few blocks from the office
From Lauderhill to our Fort Lauderdale office
Open in Google MapsHow sleep fits into blood pressure and diabetes care
If your blood pressure stays high even though you take your pills, or your blood sugar is hard to keep steady, it is worth asking how you sleep. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, untreated obstructive sleep apnea is associated with high blood pressure, and ongoing lack of sleep is linked with a higher risk of conditions such as diabetes.
That does not mean sleep is the cause for everyone. It means it belongs on the checklist. Dr. Ruiz asks about snoring, morning headaches, waking up to use the bathroom, and how tired you feel during the day.
When the answers suggest a problem, he can order the right sleep test himself. If sleep apnea is found and treated, he continues managing your blood pressure and diabetes, so changes in one area are seen in light of the other.
Why keeping it in one office makes daily life easier
For many Lauderhill families, the hardest part of staying healthy is the logistics: different waiting rooms, different portals, different people asking for the same history. Having one internist who also practices sleep medicine cuts down on that.
Your labs, blood pressure readings and sleep results live in one chart. When Dr. Ruiz adjusts a medicine, he can think about its effect on both your heart and your sleep. If you start CPAP, he can watch how your readings respond at the next visit.
For patients who want even closer contact, the practice offers a concierge program with 24/7 phone and email access to the doctor and same- or next-day appointments. It is optional. Visits are held in English or Spanish, 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.
Training and services
- Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, is board-certified in internal medicine and in sleep medicine.
- Clinical assistant professor at the Nova Southeastern, FIU and FAU medical schools.
- Primary care, home sleep apnea tests and overnight sleep studies are all available through the one Fort Lauderdale office.
Care for patients from Lauderhill
Also near the office: Las Olas, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach, Oakland Park, Plantation, Hollywood, 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
Is the practice located in Lauderhill?
No. Its only office is at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about 7 to 9 miles from Lauderhill.
Can Dr. Ruiz be my primary care doctor?
Yes. He is board-certified in internal medicine and sees adults for primary care, including blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol.
Do I need a separate sleep specialist if he finds a problem?
No. He is also board-certified in sleep medicine, so testing and treatment for conditions like sleep apnea or insomnia stay in the same office.
Will my insurance work?
Call (954) 839-6987 and the team will check how your plan covers primary care visits and sleep studies before you come in.
Are visits available in Spanish?
Yes. Dr. Ruiz sees patients in English and Spanish.
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.