Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
TSH, ferritin, B12, vitamin D — when the history fits
Inflammation markers do not license an unproven protocol.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Functional psychiatry labs are hypothesis-driven tests inside a psychiatric evaluation.
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Davie sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
History first.
Results visit.
Access from Davie
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Davie include NSU district, Ivanhoe, Park City, and western Davie equestrian tracts. ZIP codes 33314, 33317, 33324, 33325 map to this service-area page.
ZIP 33314 is the lead postal code listed for Davie. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Davie presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Free T3 obsession without TSH.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
TSH + free T4; add T3 only if it changes management.
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Document limitations.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Write the hypothesis.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
How far are you from NSU?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from Nova Southeastern University's main campus, making us a convenient option for students seeking psychiatric care.
Do you treat college students from Davie?
Absolutely. We work with many college-age patients on ADHD management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders common in academic settings.
Next step
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing. Mention Davie so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
If Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing 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.
Related care
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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.