Sleep specialist near Plantation, FL
From Plantation, Dr. Camilo Ruiz's Fort Lauderdale office is about 9 miles east. He treats sleep disorders and adult primary care in one practice, in English or Spanish.
Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine
Where can I see a sleep specialist from Plantation?
Plantation patients see Dr. Camilo Ruiz at his office at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, roughly 9 miles east of central Plantation. He is board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine, so one physician can diagnose sleep apnea or insomnia, order the right sleep test, and also manage conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes that often travel with poor sleep.
Sound familiar?
- I snore so loudly my partner sleeps in the other room.
- My CPAP sits in the closet because the mask never felt right.
- I'm exhausted every afternoon at work even after eight hours in bed.
- Mi mamá prefiere hablar con el médico en español.
- I'd rather not take time off for a night in a sleep lab unless I really need it.
What Dr. Ruiz does for Plantation patients
Visits in English or Spanish
Dr. Ruiz is fluent in both, so you or a parent can describe symptoms and ask questions in the language you're most comfortable with.
The right test, not the longest one
Depending on your symptoms, that may be a home sleep apnea test in your own bed or an overnight study in the practice's sleep rooms.
Getting CPAP to work
If a CPAP isn't working for you, Dr. Ruiz reviews your mask, pressure and usage data and adjusts the plan, or discusses other treatments.
Insomnia care that starts with CBT-I
For trouble falling or staying asleep, treatment begins with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, with medicine only when it makes sense.
Your other conditions, in the same office
Blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and cholesterol can be managed here too, since Dr. Ruiz is also an internist.
Driving in from Plantation
- Distance
- About 9 miles from central Plantation
- Typical drive
- About 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Directions from Plantation
- 1.Head south to I-595 from University Drive or State Road 7.
- 2.Take I-595 east to I-95 north.
- 3.Exit at Davie Boulevard and go east toward downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- 4.The office is at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, east of Andrews Avenue. Tap the directions button for the fastest route right now.
Landmarks on the way
I-595 and I-95 interchange · Broward Health Medical Center, near the office
From Plantation to our Fort Lauderdale office
Open in Google MapsHow a sleep apnea workup usually goes
It starts with a conversation: how you sleep, how you feel during the day, what your partner has noticed, and your health history. Dr. Ruiz also checks your airway, weight and blood pressure, since they shape both the risk and the treatment.
If obstructive sleep apnea is likely and you have no conditions that complicate testing, a home sleep apnea test is often the next step. You pick up a small device, wear it for a night in your own bed in Plantation, and return it. When the picture is less clear, or a home test can't answer the question, an overnight study in the office's sleep rooms records more signals.
After the results, you'll go over them together and choose a treatment. For many people that's CPAP, with follow-ups to make sure it actually fits your life.
Why see an internist who is also a sleep doctor?
Poor sleep rarely shows up alone. Untreated sleep apnea is linked with high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems, short sleep can make blood sugar harder to control, and many common medicines change how you sleep.
Seeing one physician who is board-certified in both internal medicine and sleep medicine means those connections are part of the same visit. Dr. Ruiz can adjust a blood pressure medicine that's keeping you up, or notice that daytime fatigue has more than one cause.
Some Plantation patients keep their own primary care doctor and come only for sleep care. Others choose the practice's concierge program for primary care too, which includes 24/7 access to the doctor by cell phone and email.
Ways to see Dr. Ruiz from Plantation
| Office visit | Telehealth visit | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | First evaluations, exams, sleep test pickups and overnight studies | Results reviews, CPAP check-ins and many follow-ups |
| Where | 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale | From home or work in Plantation |
| Language | English or Spanish | 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.
About the practice
- Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine and fluent in English and Spanish.
- Home sleep apnea testing and overnight studies in the practice's own sleep rooms.
- Office hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.
Care for patients from Plantation
- Sleep apnea
- Sleep studies
- CBT-I for insomnia
- Internal medicine
- Concierge medicine
- Office location and hours
Also near the office: Las Olas, Wilton Manors, Dania Beach, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, 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
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Usually about 20 to 30 minutes for roughly 9 miles, mostly on I-595 and I-95. Rush hour can add time; the directions link shows a live estimate.
Does Dr. Ruiz see patients in Spanish?
Yes. Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and visits can be held in either language.
My CPAP isn't working for me. Can Dr. Ruiz help?
Yes. Bring your machine or its data. He reviews your mask, pressure settings and how often you use it, and adjusts the plan or talks through other options.
Can I keep my current primary care doctor?
Yes. Many patients come only for sleep care, and your results can be shared with your own doctor. Primary care at the practice is available if you want it.
Written by Sleep & Internal Medicine Specialists. Last updated . This page is general information, not medical advice for your situation.
Sources
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.