Sleep and primary care doctor for families near Parkland, FL
Dr. Camilo Ruiz practices from one office in Fort Lauderdale, roughly 22 to 25 miles southeast of Parkland. Adults from Parkland make the trip because one physician handles both their sleep and their everyday medical care, and several steps can be done without driving in.
Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine
Is the drive from Parkland to Fort Lauderdale worth it for sleep care?
For a lot of busy Parkland adults it is, because the trip buys two specialties at once. Dr. Camilo Ruiz is board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine and sees patients at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Home sleep apnea testing and telehealth follow-ups cut the number of visits, and concierge members get round-the-clock phone and email access plus same- or next-day appointments.
What Parkland parents tell us
- Between school pickups, sports and work, I can't spend a whole afternoon in waiting rooms.
- I see one doctor for my physical and another for my sleep, and they never compare notes.
- I'm exhausted by midafternoon even though I'm in bed by eleven most nights.
- My partner has moved to the guest room because of my snoring.
- When something comes up, I want to reach my own doctor, not a call center.
How care is arranged for Parkland households
One physician for sleep and checkups
Annual exams, blood pressure, cholesterol and a sleep complaint can all sit with Dr. Ruiz, so nobody has to relay test results between two practices.
A sleep test that fits a school night
When obstructive sleep apnea is suspected and you qualify, a home test lets you sleep in your own bed in Parkland and drop the device back afterward.
Video visits instead of a second drive
Reviewing results, checking how treatment is going and small medication changes can often happen by telehealth from your kitchen table or office.
Concierge membership, if you want it
The optional concierge program adds 24/7 phone and email contact with Dr. Ruiz and same- or next-day appointments for the weeks when life gets complicated.
Overnight studies in the practice's own rooms
If a home test can't answer the question, the full study takes place in a private bedroom at the Fort Lauderdale office, not an outside lab.
Getting to the office from Parkland
- Distance
- About 22 to 25 miles, depending on where in Parkland you start
- Typical drive
- Around 35 to 45 minutes outside rush hour; allow more at peak times
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Directions from Parkland
- 1.Make your way east to the Sawgrass Expressway.
- 2.Follow the Sawgrass Expressway east until it meets I-95.
- 3.Head south on I-95 through Pompano Beach and central Fort Lauderdale.
- 4.Leave I-95 at Davie Boulevard and travel east toward Andrews Avenue.
- 5.Cross Andrews Avenue and turn onto S.E. 2nd Avenue; the practice is at number 1319.
- 6.Before you set out, tap the directions button for a live route and current traffic.
Landmarks on the way
Downtown Fort Lauderdale, just north of the office · Broward Health Medical Center, a few blocks away
From Parkland to our Fort Lauderdale office
Open in Google MapsWhy some Parkland families choose a single doctor
Plenty of parents in Parkland juggle a primary care office, a specialist across the county and a pharmacy that never seems to have the latest list. When poor sleep enters the picture, it often gets treated as a separate problem from blood pressure, weight or mood, even though they tend to travel together.
Dr. Ruiz holds board certification in internal medicine and in sleep medicine, and he is a fellow of both the American College of Osteopathic Internists and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Having one physician look at your labs, medicines and sleep history in the same visit means fewer handoffs and fewer things lost along the way.
That said, nothing obliges you to move your primary care. Some patients come for a sleep evaluation only and have the findings sent to their current doctor.
Planning the visits so the drive happens rarely
Because the office is a fair distance from Parkland, the practice tries to use each in-person visit well. Expect the first appointment to cover your history, an exam and a decision about testing, so you leave knowing the next step.
If a home sleep apnea test suits you, the device goes home with you that day. Results and early treatment check-ins are commonly handled over video, which spares you a second trip down I-95. When a test or treatment does need the office, try booking it around the hours your kids are in school; the practice is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Concierge members can also call or email Dr. Ruiz directly between visits. Care is offered in English and Spanish, and the practice sees adults only.
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.
About the physician
- Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine.
- Clinical assistant professor at the NSU, FIU and FAU medical schools.
- Concierge program with 24/7 phone and email access and same- or next-day appointments.
- Home sleep apnea testing, overnight studies in the practice's own sleep rooms, and telehealth follow-ups.
Care for patients from Parkland
Also near the office: Las Olas, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Plantation, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Davie, Sunrise, Tamarac, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Aventura, Deerfield Beach, Coral Springs, Weston, Boca Raton, Delray Beach
Common questions
Is there an office in Parkland?
No. Dr. Ruiz has a single office, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. Patients from Parkland drive in for some visits and handle others by telehealth.
Can Dr. Ruiz be my primary care doctor as well as my sleep doctor?
Yes. He is board-certified in internal medicine and provides primary care for adults, either as a regular patient or through the concierge program.
Does the practice see children?
No. Dr. Ruiz treats adults. Parents can come for their own sleep or primary care, but children need a pediatric provider.
How long does the drive take from Parkland?
Usually around 35 to 45 minutes outside rush hour, by the Sawgrass Expressway and I-95. Check the live directions before you leave.
What do concierge members get?
Round-the-clock phone and email access to Dr. Ruiz and same- or next-day appointments. Call (954) 839-6987 to ask how membership works.
Written by Sleep & Internal Medicine Specialists. Last updated . 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.