Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional psychiatric evaluation with targeted labs
GeneSight is discussed when antidepressant trials have already failed — not as a souvenir test on visit one.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Lab testing in psychiatry is hypothesis-driven: TSH, ferritin, B12, folate, vitamin D, CBC, CMP, and selected hormones. We do not shotgun every biomarker on earth.
A psychiatric evaluation is a diagnostic procedure: history, mental status, risk, collateral when needed, and a differential. It is not a personality quiz.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
A request for a second opinion before a major medication change or a disability form.
Adult ADHD concern with childhood onset clues or with strong mimic risk (sleep, trauma, mood).
Access from Coral Springs
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ZIP 33065 is the lead postal code listed for Coral Springs. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Coral Springs include The Walk, North Springs, and the University Drive north corridor. ZIP codes 33065, 33067, 33071, 33073 map to this service-area page.
Chronic pain, shift work at the port or airport, and hurricane displacement in Broward County never made it into the history.
How Coral Springs patients actually get here
Coral Springs sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Psychiatric Evaluations when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Psychiatric Evaluations visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Medical review flags thyroid, anemia, cardiac QT risk, pregnancy, and neurologic symptoms that redirect the workup.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
QT, sodium, TSH, and metabolic labs when the chosen medication class requires them.
Notes are written the same day whenever possible so the record matches the visit.
We do not combine MAOIs with contraindicated agents. We do not ignore serotonin syndrome risk.
Missed appointments after a high-risk visit trigger outreach, not silent discharge.
Clinical FAQ
Will you prescribe on visit one?
Only when the diagnosis, safety, and monitoring plan support it. Controlled substances have a higher bar.
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 32 minutes from Coral Springs.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
What labs might you order?
Hypothesis-driven: TSH with free T4, ferritin, vitamin D, B12, folate, CBC, CMP, and selected hormones. Not every patient needs every test.
Can you evaluate psychosis?
Yes, and we will escalate to a higher level of care if outpatient treatment is unsafe.
Is this a psychiatrist (MD/DO)?
Care is provided by Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC — a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She diagnoses and prescribes within Florida APRN scope. She is not an MD psychiatrist.
Do you work with patients dealing with trauma-related anxiety?
Yes. Our psychiatric evaluations thoroughly assess anxiety and trauma-related conditions, and we create comprehensive treatment plans that may include medication, therapy referrals, and functional testing.
Is telehealth available for Coral Springs patients?
Absolutely. Many Coral Springs patients use our secure telehealth platform, especially for follow-up medication management appointments. It saves the drive while maintaining quality of care.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
If Psychiatric Evaluations is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Psychiatric Evaluations so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.