Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
TSH, ferritin, B12, vitamin D — when the history fits
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC orders labs to change a decision. If a result cannot change the plan, we do not need the test.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Functional medicine psychiatry here refuses uninterpretable catalogs.
Lab testing psych in Hollywood includes interpretation.
What we rule in — and rule out
Failed antidepressant trials considering pharmacogenetics.
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Oakland Park FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Insurance?
Varies by test. We discuss non-covered costs.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Is GeneSight required?
No.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Do you treat anxiety related to life transitions?
Yes. Life transitions — career changes, relocations, relationship shifts — are common triggers for anxiety and depression. Our evaluations assess these factors and create targeted treatment plans.
How far is Oakland Park from your office?
Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from Oakland Park. Telehealth appointments are also available for follow-up medication management visits.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Treat, refer, or watch — with a date.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Refuse to interpret another clinic's mystery panel if it is uninterpretable — we may redraw targeted tests.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Oakland Park include Downtown Oakland Park, Twin Lakes, and the North Andrews area. ZIP codes 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308 map to this service-area page.
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.
Repeat out-of-range values.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
Monitoring and safety in Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Duplicate-test check.
GeneSight after trial history.
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.
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.