Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Plantation psychiatric evaluation: scales plus history
Patients driving from Plantation (18 min) can complete the first evaluation in Hollywood or, when clinically appropriate, by Florida telehealth.
Clinical scope of Psychiatric Evaluations in Broward County
Mood disorder evaluation asks about duration, anhedonia, mixed features, postpartum onset, seasonality, and hypomania — because treatment diverges.
Lab testing in psychiatry is hypothesis-driven: TSH, ferritin, B12, folate, vitamin D, CBC, CMP, and selected hormones. We do not shotgun every biomarker on earth.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Missed appointments after a high-risk visit trigger outreach, not silent discharge.
Pregnancy status and contraception when prescribing agents with teratogenic or lactation issues.
If GeneSight is used, results are filed with the limitation statement in the note.
Collateral from a partner or parent is requested when insight is limited — with consent.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as a substitute for emergency care, inpatient psychiatry, or court-ordered forensic evaluation.
Family history of bipolar disorder or psychosis that changes how aggressively we screen.
Insomnia that is either a syndrome of its own or a driver of daytime psychiatric symptoms.
Eating-pattern change with medical risk (restriction, purging, electrolyte clues).
How Psychiatric Evaluations is structured
Follow-up is scheduled before you leave so the evaluation is not a one-off performance.
Opening 10 minutes: chief concern, safety, and what you want the evaluation to decide.
Psychiatric review of systems covers mood, anxiety, psychosis, OCD, trauma, ADHD, sleep, eating, and substance use even if you came for only one of those.
Records from other clinicians are requested with your authorization; we do not pretend collateral is optional when the history is fragmented.
Questions we hear about Psychiatric Evaluations
Can I use this evaluation for a legal letter?
Only if the interview actually supports the opinion. We do not write unsupported letters.
How do I prepare?
Medication list, prior psych notes, recent labs, and a timeline of symptoms. Sleep and menstrual data help.
Where is the office?
7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 — about 18 minutes from Plantation.
Is the visit confidential?
HIPAA applies, with the usual safety exceptions (imminent harm, mandated reports).
What if I am in crisis?
Call 988 or go to an emergency department. This clinic is not an after-hours crisis line.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major plans are accepted; verify benefits before the visit. Coverage is not a clinical promise.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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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.
Medical review flags thyroid, anemia, cardiac QT risk, pregnancy, and neurologic symptoms that redirect the workup.
Plan includes psychotherapy referral, medication or not, labs, and a follow-up date.
Book Psychiatric Evaluations
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Psychiatric Evaluations. Mention Plantation so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Psychiatric Evaluations, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Related care
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.