Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
GeneSight after failed antidepressant trials
You can refuse labs and still receive an evaluation.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Hormone panel mental health: timed, interpreted, not pellet bait.
Iron deficiency brain fog is a medical problem we measure.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
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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.
Insurance surprise bill.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Document limitations.
Send to a draw site near 33063 when possible.
Crisis path unchanged.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Margate include Oriole Gardens, Sunshine Village, and central Margate. ZIP codes 33063, 33068, 33093 map to this service-area page.
History first.
Write the hypothesis.
Clinical FAQ
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Results appointment.
Morning T for men.
Next step
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.