Insomnia doctor near Oakland Park, FL
When worry and stress turn into weeks of bad nights, Dr. Camilo Ruiz starts with CBT-I rather than a prescription. His office in Fort Lauderdale is about 6 to 8 miles south of Oakland Park, and much of the work can happen from home.
Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine
What help is there near Oakland Park for insomnia caused by stress?
People from Oakland Park can see Dr. Camilo Ruiz, a board-certified sleep medicine physician, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about 6 to 8 miles south. He treats insomnia with CBT-I as the first step, offers Somnera, an online CBT-I program he designed, for starting at home, and handles many follow-ups by telehealth.
How Oakland Park patients describe their nights
- As soon as my head hits the pillow, my brain starts replaying the whole day.
- Work got stressful last year, and even now that it's calmer I still can't sleep.
- I lie there doing the math on how many hours I have left before the alarm.
- I don't want to start a sleeping pill and end up needing it every night.
- I'd like to try something on my own first before I sit in a doctor's office.
An insomnia plan for patients from Oakland Park
CBT-I as the first treatment
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia targets the habits and thought patterns that keep sleep broken, and it comes before any decision about medicine.
Somnera to begin at home
Somnera is the online CBT-I program Dr. Ruiz designed. You can work through it on your own schedule and bring your progress to a visit.
Separating stress from other causes
He checks for things that can mimic or worsen insomnia, such as sleep apnea, restless legs, medicines or other health problems.
Follow-ups by video
Reviewing a sleep diary and adjusting the plan rarely needs an exam, so many of those check-ins are done by telehealth.
Medicine only if it fits
Sleep medicine can still be part of the plan for some people. When it is, it is chosen with the rest of your health in mind.
Getting to the office from Oakland Park
- Distance
- About 6 to 8 miles from central Oakland Park
- Typical drive
- Generally 15 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Directions from Oakland Park
- 1.From Oakland Park Boulevard, get on I-95 heading south.
- 2.Stay on I-95 south past Sunrise Boulevard and Broward Boulevard.
- 3.Exit at Davie Boulevard and go east toward Andrews Avenue.
- 4.The office is at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, just east of Andrews Avenue. Andrews Avenue south from Oakland Park is a surface-street alternative.
- 5.Use the live directions button right before you leave to see current traffic.
Landmarks on the way
Oakland Park Boulevard and I-95 · Downtown Fort Lauderdale · Broward Health Medical Center, a few blocks from the office
From Oakland Park to our Fort Lauderdale office
Open in Google MapsWhen stress lingers after the stressful part is over
Insomnia often starts with something real: a job change, a family illness, money worries. The surprising part is that it can keep going long after the trigger fades. Lying awake becomes its own source of tension, the bed starts to feel like a battleground, and the brain learns to expect a bad night.
CBT-I is designed to break that loop. Over several weeks, Dr. Ruiz helps you keep a sleep diary, set a fixed rising time, limit time spent awake in bed, and handle the racing thoughts that show up at night. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends this kind of behavioral treatment as a first option for chronic insomnia in adults.
It asks for some effort up front, but it tends to give people tools they can use again if a hard stretch returns later.
Starting with Somnera, then checking in
Some Oakland Park patients are not ready to book an appointment. They want to see whether they can improve things on their own. Somnera, the online CBT-I program Dr. Ruiz designed, is built for that. It walks through the same core steps used in the office, at whatever pace your evenings allow.
If progress stalls, or if something besides stress seems to be involved, a visit is the next step. In the office he reviews your history, medicines and any signs of another sleep disorder. Snoring with pauses in breathing, for example, may call for a home sleep test.
After that first visit, follow-ups are often by video. Since Oakland Park is only a short drive away, coming in person is easy too, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, in English or Spanish.
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 designed your insomnia care
- Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, is board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine.
- He created Somnera, an online CBT-I program for adults with insomnia.
- Clinical assistant professor at the medical schools of NSU, FIU and FAU.
Care for patients from Oakland Park
- Insomnia
- CBT-I for insomnia
- Restless legs syndrome
- Sleep apnea
- Concierge medicine
- Office location and hours
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Common questions
Is there an Oakland Park office?
No. Dr. Ruiz sees patients at one office only, 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, roughly 6 to 8 miles south of Oakland Park.
Can I start insomnia treatment without coming in?
Yes. Somnera, the online CBT-I program Dr. Ruiz designed, lets you begin at home. A visit is a good next step if you need more support.
Is CBT-I just sleep hygiene tips?
No. It is a structured treatment with specific steps, such as setting a fixed wake time and matching time in bed to actual sleep, adjusted week by week.
Will I be prescribed a sleeping pill?
Not as a starting point. CBT-I comes first. Medicine may be considered later if it suits your situation.
Are follow-ups available by video?
Yes. After the first evaluation, many insomnia follow-ups are done by telehealth.
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.