Sleep apnea doctor for patients near Weston, FL
Weston is roughly 20 miles from Dr. Camilo Ruiz's Fort Lauderdale office, so care is planned to keep the drives few. Home testing and video visits cover a lot of the work.
Camilo Ruiz, DO · Board-certified in sleep medicine and internal medicine
Can I see a sleep specialist from Weston without driving back and forth?
Mostly, yes. Patients from Weston see Dr. Camilo Ruiz at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, about 20 miles east by I-595, but many steps happen from home. If sleep apnea is suspected, a home sleep test often replaces a night away, results and CPAP check-ins can be done by video, and concierge members can reach him by phone or email around the clock.
Concerns we hear from Weston
- Fort Lauderdale feels far when I'm already squeezing in kids' practices and work.
- My doctor wants a sleep study, and I'd hate to spend a night away from home.
- My blood pressure keeps creeping up, and my wife says I snore like a freight train.
- I got a CPAP years ago and haven't had anyone check whether it's working.
- I wake up with headaches and feel foggy until lunch.
Keeping the trips from Weston to a minimum
A first visit that covers everything
The initial appointment goes through your symptoms, medicines, exam and test plan at once, so you are not coming back just to get started.
Home sleep apnea testing
If you're a good fit, you take a small device home to Weston, sleep in your own bed, and return it, rather than staying overnight at the office.
Overnight studies only when needed
When a home test can't answer the question, the practice runs a full overnight study in its own sleep rooms.
Telehealth for results and CPAP tune-ups
Going over your test, reviewing machine data and adjusting the plan can often be handled by video, with no drive at all.
Concierge access between visits
Members of the concierge program can call or email Dr. Ruiz at any hour and get same- or next-day appointments when something can't wait.
The drive in from Weston
- Distance
- Roughly 20 miles from central Weston
- Typical drive
- About 30 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic
1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Directions from Weston
- 1.Head to the western end of I-595 and take it east.
- 2.Stay on I-595 east past Florida's Turnpike to I-95.
- 3.Take I-95 north and exit at Davie Boulevard.
- 4.Drive east on Davie Boulevard toward downtown Fort Lauderdale.
- 5.The office is at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, east of Andrews Avenue. Open the directions button for a live route before you set out.
Landmarks on the way
Florida's Turnpike interchange on I-595 · The I-595 and I-95 interchange · Broward Health Medical Center, a few blocks from the office
From Weston to our Fort Lauderdale office
Open in Google MapsA sleep apnea plan built around fewer drives
For many people from Weston, the full path from first visit to treatment can be done with only a couple of trips east. It usually starts with one in-person appointment, where Dr. Ruiz takes your history, examines your airway and decides which test makes sense.
If obstructive sleep apnea looks likely and nothing complicates home testing, you can pick up a home sleep apnea test, use it overnight in your own bed, and bring it back. A full overnight study in the practice's sleep rooms is reserved for cases that need more detail.
Once results are in, the review can happen by video. If CPAP is the treatment, early check-ins focus on mask fit, pressure and how many hours you're using it, and much of that can be looked at remotely from the machine's data.
Why snoring and blood pressure belong in the same conversation
Untreated obstructive sleep apnea is associated with high blood pressure and other heart and blood vessel problems, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Loud snoring, morning headaches and a partner noticing pauses in your breathing are all reasons to bring it up.
Dr. Ruiz is board-certified in internal medicine as well as sleep medicine. That means a visit can look at your blood pressure readings, your medicines and your sleep together, instead of splitting them between offices across the county.
Some Weston patients keep their primary care doctor nearby and use the practice for sleep care only, with results shared back. Others join the concierge program for both, which adds round-the-clock phone and email access to the doctor. Either way, visits are available in English or Spanish.
What happens where, for patients from Weston
| Step | Where it usually happens |
|---|---|
| First evaluation and exam | Office, 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale |
| Home sleep apnea test | Your own bed in Weston, after picking up the device |
| Overnight study, if needed | The practice's sleep rooms in Fort Lauderdale |
| Results review and CPAP check-ins | Often by telehealth |
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 Dr. Ruiz and the practice
- Dr. Camilo Ruiz, DO, FACOI, FAASM, board-certified in sleep medicine and in internal medicine.
- Home sleep apnea testing, overnight studies in the practice's own sleep rooms, and telehealth follow-ups.
- Clinical assistant professor at the NSU, FIU and FAU medical schools.
Care for patients from Weston
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, Parkland, Boca Raton, Delray Beach
Common questions
How long is the drive from Weston?
Usually about 30 to 45 minutes for roughly 20 miles, mostly on I-595 and I-95, depending on traffic. Check the live directions before leaving.
How many times will I need to come in?
It varies, but many people need only a first visit and a device pickup and return. Results and many follow-ups can be done by video.
Can I do the sleep study at home?
Often, yes. If Dr. Ruiz suspects obstructive sleep apnea and a home test suits your situation, you sleep in your own bed. Some people need an overnight study at the office.
Is there a location in Weston?
No. The practice has one office, at 1319 S.E. 2nd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Can I reach the doctor without driving in?
Concierge members can call or email Dr. Ruiz at any hour. Other patients can call the office at (954) 839-6987 or schedule a telehealth visit.
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.