Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hypothesis-driven testing, not a shotgun cart
Pharmacogenetics does not override a bipolar screen.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Psychiatric lab testing is not a personality quiz.
B12 psychiatric testing when risk factors exist.
Clinical FAQ
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Office for interpretation?
36 min from Hillsboro Beach if in-person.
Can I do all appointments via telehealth?
After an initial evaluation (which we recommend in-person for the most thorough assessment), most follow-up appointments can be conducted via our secure telehealth platform.
How do you ensure privacy?
All appointments and records are HIPAA-compliant. Telehealth sessions use encrypted video, and we never share patient information without explicit consent.
Access from Hillsboro Beach
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Hillsboro Beach include The barrier-island residential strip along A1A. ZIP codes 33062 map to this service-area page.
{access}. That access pattern is why Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Hillsboro Beach is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hillsboro Beach patients who drive 36 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
You were told normal labs mean you are faking.
What we rule in — and rule out
Before blaming 'just anxiety.'
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
History first.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Protocol elements we do not skip
TSH + free T4; add T3 only if it changes management.
Cost consent.
Results appointment.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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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.