Professor Carlos Rivas-Echeverria
Prof. Rivas-Echeverria is a GP with an extended role in sleep medicine and proudly practices privately at The Health Suite within the Sleepcare Clinic.
He qualified in Venezuela in 1992, and completed specialist training in Internal Medicine, Intensive and Critical Care Medicine, Family and Community Medicine, a Master in Sleep Medicine, a PhD degree, post-doctoral fellowship in Sleep Medicine and Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Venezuela, Spain, the USA, and Canada. He is licenced to practice in the UK, Spain, and Venezuela.
Prof. Rivas-Echeverria has specialist expertise in sleep medicine, mainly sleep-disordered breathing, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases (including obesity).
He undertakes sleep studies, split night sleep studies (polysomnography, in-home sleep test/home respiratory polygraphy for diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing and insomnia), sets up CPAP/Bilevel devices, CPAP titration, assessment of compliance, advancement mandibular devices, 24-47-72 hour ECG, 24-hour blood pressure monitor, non-invasive mechanical ventilation for acute or long-term conditions (COVID-19, long covid, heart failure, etc.), home visit for sleep studies (for bedridden patients only), online (video teleconsultation) treatment for insomnia.
Prof. Rivas-Echeverria is a dynamic GP and an A&E Consultant with a stellar track record in sleep medicine. He was the pioneer of sleep medicine in Venezuela. He has patented software and methods for diagnosing sleep Apnoea. He was a professor at the best University in Venezuela and has published dozens of scientific papers and chapters in textbooks. He is also part of several editorial committees and a reviewer for journals and conferences.
As well as face-to-face consultations Professor Carlos Rivas-Echeverria can also provide virtual consultations and follow-ups.
Professor Carlos Rivas-Echeverria has been honoured with the Forttuna Global Excellence Award for Physician of the Year 2024 in the United Kingdom.
The Forttuna Global Excellence Awards 2024 celebrated remarkable strides in healthcare, naming Prof. Carlos Rivas Echeverria as the United Kingdom’s – Physician of the Year for his transformative contributions to sleep medicine. Renowned for integrating research, education, and clinical practice, Prof. Rivas Echeverria has pioneered initiatives such as the Preeclampsia Prevention Program and a traffic accident prevention initiative in Venezuela, which has significantly advanced public health. His SLEEPCARE Clinics franchise, now established internationally, redefines sleep and respiratory care standards, and his application of artificial intelligence in medicine exemplifies forward-thinking solutions that enhance patient outcomes. Prof. Rivas-Echeverria’s achievements were celebrated as a testament to the power of innovation and dedication in driving positive change. The Forttuna Global Excellence Awards continue to recognize leaders who inspire and elevate the standards in their fields, fostering a brighter future in healthcare.