Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
What we will not order
Functional is a method (history → hypothesis → test), not a brand of IV.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Plantation patients
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
TSH in psychiatric evaluation is common because hypothyroidism mimics mood/cognitive complaints.
DSM-5-TR framing for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing still needs a hypothesis.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Neuropathy plus metformin plus mood.
Stressors we document in Plantation
Wellness clinic ignored lithium levels.
Vitamin D treated as a personality.
Supplement list of 19 bottles from a Facebook group.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Plantation patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Plantation 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.
Share with PCP with consent.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Clinical benefits of a complete Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing plan
Avoid duplicate testing already done last month.
Local draw sites for Plantation.
B12/folate when diet, metformin, or neuropathy fit.
Vitamin D when indicated, not as a religion.
Refusal of junk panels.
Clinical FAQ
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Can I draw near Plantation?
Usually yes.
Adrenal fatigue?
Not a diagnosis we sell.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Office for interpretation?
18 min from Plantation if in-person.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33311, 33313, 33317, 33322
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Plantation 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.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Plantation. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
B12 deficiency missed for years of 'treatment-resistant depression.'
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.
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.
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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.