Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
Inflammation markers do not license an unproven protocol.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
Vitamin D and depression: treat deficiency; do not call it the whole diagnosis.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Miramar presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Send to a draw site near 33023 when possible.
Access from Miramar
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.
Miramar 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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Miramar presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Ferritin of 12 and the only plan was an SSRI.
Miramar FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Crisis?
988/ER, not a draw center.
Thyroid?
TSH/free T4 when indicated.
Can I draw near Miramar?
Usually yes.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Do you understand Caribbean mental health perspectives?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural nuances that affect mental health care in Caribbean communities. We provide culturally sensitive psychiatric treatment.
Is your office accessible from Miramar?
Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from Miramar via Miramar Parkway. We also offer telehealth appointments for added convenience.
Visit flow for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Write the hypothesis.
Share with PCP with consent.
Document limitations.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
Duplicate-test check.
No 80-marker default.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Next step
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Related care
Same service, other cities
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.