Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Iron deficiency and brain fog: measure, don't meme
Hollywood interpretation plus local phlebotomy is the usual pattern.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Fort Lauderdale patients
Iron deficiency brain fog is a medical problem we measure.
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
Clinical FAQ
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
Fort Lauderdale 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.
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Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
A $2,000 panel with no interpretation.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
How Fort Lauderdale patients actually get here
ZIP 33301 is the lead postal code listed for Fort Lauderdale. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
History first.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
Give timing/fasting instructions.
History first.
Document limitations.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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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.