Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hormone panels that do not skip the mental-status exam
Hollywood interpretation plus local phlebotomy is the usual pattern.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Plantation patients
hs-CRP is nonspecific. We do not build a cult around it.
Pharmacogenetic testing changes probabilities for some drugs.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
Document limitations.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Give timing/fasting instructions.
History first.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Send to a draw site near 33311 when possible.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Refer critically abnormal (e.g., severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis).
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated: proving you are 'not crazy.'
Fatigue, cold intolerance, hair loss, or weight change suggesting thyroid/iron.
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Treatment-resistant depression with never-checked B12/ferritin/TSH.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
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.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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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.