Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
Insurance coverage varies; we discuss cost before non-covered tests.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
Iron deficiency brain fog is a medical problem we measure.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include The A1A village core and the Commercial Boulevard beach approach. ZIP codes 33308 map to this service-area page.
Ferritin of 12 and the only plan was an SSRI.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
ZIP 33308 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. 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.
Share with PCP with consent.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Document assay.
TSH + free T4; add T3 only if it changes management.
Duplicate-test check.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
History first.
Send to a draw site near 33308 when possible.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Share with PCP with consent.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Request a Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.
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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.