Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
TSH, ferritin, B12, vitamin D — when the history fits
Crisis is not a lab day.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
How Margate patients actually get here
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Margate patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Margate 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.
Send to a draw site near 33063 when possible.
History first.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Repeat out-of-range values.
Results visit.
Share with PCP with consent.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Clinical FAQ
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Office for interpretation?
28 min from Margate if in-person.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Do you treat older adults from Margate?
Yes. We specialize in mood changes related to aging, medication management for complex cases, and hormone replacement therapy for both men and women experiencing age-related hormonal decline.
What's the best way to reach you from Margate?
Drive time is about 25 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. Many Margate patients choose telehealth for routine follow-ups and in-person visits for initial evaluations.
Access from Margate
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Margate presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Margate patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
No fasting instructions, garbage lipids, dramatic interpretation.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Cost consent.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Document assay.
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
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.
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.
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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.