Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone panels that do not skip the mental-status exam
Functional is a method (history → hypothesis → test), not a brand of IV.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Hormone panel mental health: timed, interpreted, not pellet bait.
Functional psychiatry labs are hypothesis-driven tests inside a psychiatric evaluation.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
No 80-marker default.
Duplicate-test check.
Document assay.
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Indications and differentials
Perimenopausal or hypogonadal clues.
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
Hollywood FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Office for interpretation?
0 min from Hollywood if in-person.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Document limitations.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Share with PCP with consent.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing versus a generic template visit
IV clinics are not laboratories of record.
Normal labs + real illness is common. We stay.
Direct-to-consumer kits often lack context.
Local context for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
B12 deficiency missed for years of 'treatment-resistant depression.'
Vitamin D treated as a personality.
Insurance surprise bill.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Start with one thorough Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.