Professor Carlos Rivas Echeverría
Professional statement
Professor Carlos Rivas Echeverría is a highly accomplished and distinguished GP with a special interest in sleep medicine who possesses expertise in sleep disorders, sleep-obstructive bronchitis, sleep apnoea, diabetes, obesity, and chronic fatigue. He is the medical director and CEO of Sleepcare Clinics, which he is responsible for running in Spain, Venezuela, and the UK. He currently practises at the Sleep Care Clinic at Sleepcare Clinics at Glenfield Pharmacy in Leicester.
After qualifying with an MD at the Andes University in Venezuela in 1992, Professor Echeverría went on to successfully complete specialist training in internal medicine, intensive and critical care medicine, as well as family and community medicine. Following this, Professor Echeverría obtained a masters in sleep medicine, a PhD degree, as well as a post-doctoral fellowship in sleep medicine. These accomplishments were achieved in Canada, Spain, Venezuela, and the USA.
To date, he has published an extensive amount of scientific papers and chapters in textbooks, and also lends his hand for several editorial committees and as a reviewer for journals and conferences. Professor Echeverría's priority is not only to provide top-class medical care to patients in the UK, but also to make himself as visible as possible to Spanish patients. He treats patients in the UK, Spain, and Venezuela.
His services are sleep medicine, GP in Spanish, and health tourism (mainly Mallorca) for British customers.
24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor 150
Unattended in-home sleep study cardiorespiratory polygraphy 375
Somnomedics Home Sleep Test (unattended in-home full polysomnography) 1 night 375
Somnomedics Home Sleep Test (unattended in-home full polysomnography) 3 nights for the price of 2 750
CPAP trial (therapeutic sleep study) 440 CPAP titration (your own device) 200
CPAP compliance assessment (your now device) 200
CPAP/Bilevel CPAP (your own device) 200
One-month CPAP trial and titration 600.
Sweet Dreams package (Unattended in-home sleep study cardiorespiratory polygraph, CPAP trial/therapeutic sleep study, One-month CPAP trial and titration) 1200
Clinics
Sleep Care Clinics at Glenfield Surgery
Leicester, Glenfield Surgery, 111 Station Rd, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8GS, United KingdomMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 41 years of experience
- GP, Sleep Care Clinic at The Health Suite Leicester (present)
Subspecialties
- Heart failure
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
Education
- MA in Entrepreneurship and Business Development, Instituto Nacional de Empleo y Formación Profesional, Madrid (2018)
- MA in Sexology, Instituto Nacional de Empleo y Formación Profesional, Madrid (2018)
Teaching posts
- Full Professor of Pharmacotherapeutic/Associate Professor of Pharmacotherapeutic/Assistant Professor of Applied Clinical Microbiology, University of the Andes, Mérida (1993 - present)
Positions in organisations
- Medical Director and CEO, Sleepcare Clinics (2000 - present)
Publications and conferences
- You can access Professor Echeverría's published research on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Reviews
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- “I sought out Professor Carlos Rivas Echever for treatment of sleep apnea, and the care I received was outstanding. He was exceptionally professional, yet warm and approachable, which made the entire process feel reassuring. He provided a clear explanation of my condition and offered a well-structured treatment plan that has truly transformed my sleep. I now wake up feeling rested and alert—something I hadn’t experienced in years. I’m incredibly grateful for his expertise and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone dealing with sleep-related issues.”
- Very helpful and knowledgeable. Listens to you when you want to just be heard. Pays attention to every little detail. Thank you very much doctor
- Dr Carlos is very experienced and knowledgeable, highly recommended.
- Professor Carlos is a very accomplished medical professional who delivers high quality, patient friendly medical care.
- Best Doctor in the World! Thanks for your helpDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind words. We are fully committed to providing a good service to our patients. This comment encourages us to work harder to help you.
- Carlos is caring, compassionate doctor who has really helped my husband during his treatment at the surgery in Glenfield. He is always there for us to chat to and ask questions about the treatment that my husband has received. I would recommend him highly.Doctor's response -Thank you for your kind words. We are fully committed to providing a good service to our patients. This comment encourages us to work harder to help you get good health and well-being.
- Saw Prof Carlos on the Friday for a consultation, he was very welcoming and took the time to listen to our concerns. His treatment was outstanding and went the extra mile and saw us two more times to back up his treatment. He gave us his number for 24/7 call was very impressedDoctor's response -I am pleased that I was helpful. I will always try my best for my patients. Thanks for your review. You know I will be always ready to help.
- Dr. Rivas was very kind and professionalDoctor's response -I am pleased that I was helpful. I will always try my best for my patients. Thanks for your review. You know I will be always ready to help.
- I would 100% recommend. He listened to me and seemed genuinely interested in helping me solve my insomnia. I didn't feel I was "on the clock". Everything was clearly explained and the next steps outlined. Information was provided at every stage.Doctor's response -I am pleased that I was helpful. I will always try my best for my patients. Thanks for your review. You know I will be always ready to help.