Sleep apnea and CPAP care near Lighthouse Point, FL
Lighthouse Point sits about 14 to 16 miles north of Dr. Camilo Ruiz's only office, in Fort Lauderdale. Many people who come from there want two things: a CPAP they can tolerate, and a doctor who keeps an eye on their heart and blood pressure too.
Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine
Where can Lighthouse Point residents get help with sleep apnea and an uncomfortable CPAP?
Patients from Lighthouse Point see Dr. Camilo Ruiz at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, roughly 14 to 16 miles south. He is board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine, so one appointment can cover mask fit and pressure settings, a new sleep test if your diagnosis is old, and the blood pressure or heart questions that often come with sleep apnea.
What we hear from Lighthouse Point
- My mask leaks every night and I wake up with the hose tangled around me.
- I'm up early for the boat, and I still feel like I never really slept.
- My wife hears me stop breathing, then gasp, and it frightens her.
- My heart doctor keeps asking whether I use my CPAP, and the honest answer is not much.
- My study was done a decade ago, before I lost thirty pounds.
What Dr. Ruiz does for patients from Lighthouse Point
A mask and pressure review
Bring the machine and mask. Dr. Ruiz reads the recorded nights, looks at leak and usage, and adjusts the settings or suggests a different style of mask so therapy is bearable.
A fresh look at an old diagnosis
If your body weight, medicines or health have changed since your last study, a home sleep apnea test or an overnight study in the practice's sleep rooms can update the picture.
Heart and blood pressure follow-up
As an internist, he can follow your blood pressure and other chronic conditions in the same chart as your sleep apnea, and send notes to your cardiologist.
Remote check-ins once things settle
After the first changes, later reviews of CPAP data often happen by telehealth, so a drive down Federal Highway isn't needed every time.
Visits in English or Spanish
Appointments run Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and you can have the whole conversation in either language.
Heading south from Lighthouse Point
- Distance
- About 14 to 16 miles from most of Lighthouse Point
- Typical drive
- Roughly 25 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic and route
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Directions from Lighthouse Point
- 1.For the faster route, take Sample Road west to I-95.
- 2.Ride I-95 south past Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale's north side.
- 3.Get off at Davie Boulevard and go east toward Andrews Avenue.
- 4.If you would rather avoid the interstate, Federal Highway (US-1) runs straight south into downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- 5.On Federal Highway, keep going past downtown, then cut west a few blocks to S.E. 2nd Avenue, east of Andrews Avenue.
- 6.The practice is at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue. Use the directions button for a live route.
Landmarks on the way
Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse, just north of Lighthouse Point · Broward Health Medical Center, a few blocks from the office
From Lighthouse Point to our Fort Lauderdale office
Open in Google MapsGetting a CPAP to feel right
People who stop using CPAP rarely do so because they don't care. Usually the mask leaks, the air dries their mouth, the pressure feels like too much at bedtime, or the strap leaves marks they don't want to see in the morning. Over months, the machine ends up in a closet.
Most modern machines record how many hours you wear them, how much air escapes and how often your breathing still stops. Dr. Ruiz starts there. Depending on what the numbers show, he may change the pressure, recommend a nasal pillow or full-face mask instead of your current one, or treat congestion that makes breathing through your nose hard.
If you have given CPAP a real chance and it still doesn't work for you, he can discuss other sleep apnea treatments. The aim is a setup you are willing to use every night, including after an early morning on the water.
Your heart, your blood pressure and your breathing at night
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute notes that untreated obstructive sleep apnea is linked with high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, and other heart and blood vessel problems. For retirees who already take heart medicines, that link is worth taking seriously.
Because Dr. Ruiz is also board-certified in internal medicine, he can review your blood pressure log, medication list and sleep data side by side. If you see a cardiologist, you keep them; results can be shared so both doctors work from the same information.
For a first visit, bring your CPAP machine with its mask and power cord, your medication list, and any recent heart test reports you have. That lets the appointment move straight to decisions.
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.
Practice facts
- Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine.
- Overnight studies in the practice's own sleep rooms, plus home sleep apnea testing.
- Telehealth follow-ups available after an in-person evaluation.
Care for patients from Lighthouse Point
Also near the office: Las Olas, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Plantation, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Davie, Sunrise, Tamarac, Pompano Beach, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Aventura, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Weston, Parkland, Boca Raton, Delray Beach
Common questions
Does the practice have an office in Lighthouse Point?
No. The only office is at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about 14 to 16 miles south. Some follow-ups can be done by video.
What should I bring for a CPAP check?
The machine, your mask and tubing, and the power cord. Dr. Ruiz reviews the data the machine has stored and makes changes from there.
Do I need a new sleep study?
Not always. If your health or weight has changed a lot, or the old study is many years old, Dr. Ruiz may recommend a new home test or overnight study.
Can treating sleep apnea help my heart?
Untreated sleep apnea is linked with high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems. Dr. Ruiz looks at your sleep and heart health together and can coordinate with your cardiologist.
Which route is easiest from Lighthouse Point?
Sample Road to I-95 south, exiting at Davie Boulevard, is usually quickest. Federal Highway is slower but simple. Plan on 25 to 40 minutes.
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.